Real stories My Grandad with dementia was a special part of my wedding Natasha and her grandfather, John, always had a close relationship. But his Alzheimer's disease diagnosis wasn't going to stop her beloved Grandad from walking her down the aisle on Natasha's big day. 20 July 2021 0
Real stories ‘He will always be her husband, and my Grandad’: Tom’s dementia story Tom’s grandad, John, has Alzheimer's. Despite the ups and downs of the past few years, Tom reflects on the special bond he shares with Grandad, drawing on the life John has built with his wife, Ellen, Tom’s Nana. 13 July 2021 3
Real stories 'Some of my most treasured moments have been after her dementia diagnosis' - Carly's story Carly Burne’s mother, Rose-Marie was diagnosed with Frontotemporal dementia in 2017. Despite the challenges of the past four years, Carly reflects on the positives – from finding the perfect care home for her mam, to strengthening their relationship. 08 July 2021 4
Real stories ‘I can be Ann's voice in the wider world' - campaigning to cure the care system Graeme’s partner Ann lives with Posterior Cortical Atrophy, a rare form of Alzheimer’s disease which affects vision and spatial awareness. Graeme has experienced the social care system inside out, and is calling on Government to cure the care system now. 28 June 2021 50
Real stories ‘I want to raise awareness of dementia and LGBT+ issues’ says Chris Maddocks Chris Maddocks is very active in the dementia community. During Pride Month, Chris talks about the challenges specific to her sexuality, as well as the experiences of other LGBT+ people affected by dementia. 25 June 2021 2
Real stories A dementia poem for my dad – ‘Travel in your chair’ Mandy has not been able to see her dad, who is living with Alzheimer's disease, as much as she'd like during the pandemic. After recently sharing a 'golden afternoon' together looking at old photos, she pays tribute to him with her poem, ‘Travel in your chair’. 18 June 2021 8
Real stories Grieving the loss of a grandparent with dementia and 'the storm' that follows The loss of a much-loved family member can be a very emotional experience. In his latest piece 'Storms', 14-year-old A'yaan shares the story of his grandma's death, who had Alzheimer's disease. 16 June 2021 3
Real stories Living well with diabetes, dementia and other conditions Ernie has always been passionate about helping people. Despite the challenges that Type 2 diabetes, dementia with Lewy bodies and other health conditions can bring, Ernie is determined to stay positive and 'live in the light'. 15 June 2021 2
Real stories Dementia Voice: The Torbay Leadership Group The Torbay Leadership Group are a group of people in Devon living with dementia. Find out how they worked with the Post Office to increase dementia awareness.
Real stories Dementia Voice: The Facing it together (FIT) group The Facing it together group is run by and for, people living with dementia in the Bradford area.
Real stories Family values: 'Mam's carers have been a surrogate family to her during coronavirus' Annamaria's mother, Liliana, who has dementia, is cherished by her family. When they made the difficult decision of moving Liliana to a care home, they were relieved to find somewhere that would show her the same love and affection of her own family. 09 June 2021 0
Real stories Dementia Voice: The Irlam Group Find out why Jim and Brian co-produced The Irlam Group after both being diagnosed with dementia.
