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Hilary and Pauline met in 1955, but weren't able to legally get married until 2017. Now Pauline has vascular dementia, the couple explains how vital dementia support is helping them keep their most important vows.

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Heather Hooper has been volunteering for Alzheimer's Society for ten years as a Dementia Friends Ambassador. 

For the last three years Heather has been part of the Volunteer Advisory Panel (VAP). You can read her thoughts on the scope of the VAP role and the rewarding work she has been able to do as a member of VAP.

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Liz Rose talks about how Kiran, a Dementia Adviser at Alzheimer's Society, has supported with her husband Jim’s vascular dementia.

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Ian Johns in Bristol has dementia with Lewy bodies. He and his wife draw on moments of joy and achievement and Ian says they have much to live for.

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Susan Kelly in Bristol says she had an amazing experience as one of 22 ‘mascots’ at the Alzheimer’s Society England v Wales friendly match. 

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Sue Beeson, in Worcestershire, talks about life before her dementia symptoms and how she's determined to stay active and creative since her diagnosis.

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When siblings Kate Darby and Nick Shaw couldn’t find a dementia-friendly music activity their dad would enjoy, they created Dementia Disco. 

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How our new collaboration with the NHS is helping dementia professionals to turn their ideas into real-world innovations.

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A group of people with dementia and carers in West Sussex try out ideas for gifts in the lead-up to Christmas and other festivities.

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Tricia Forrest-Morley is channelling the frustrations she felt after her mum’s dementia diagnosis into fighting for change.