Grace’s Nanna Daphne was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia in 2017. Grace and her family’s experience inspired her to support other people by working for Alzheimer’s Society as a Telephone Dementia Adviser. 

Peter cares for his mother, Doreen, who was diagnosed with dementia in 2016. It has been a long and difficult road, but they are looking forward to Christmas this year after encouragement and support from Alzheimer’s Society. 

Anita Goundry’s life has changed a lot since she was diagnosed with dementia in her early 50s. She’s had to adapt to new ways of doing things, even replacing old Christmas traditions with new ones.

Christmas has changed for Nicky and her husband Adrian, ever since he was diagnosed with dementia with Lewy bodies in 2017. Now, Nicky has shared some of her favourite memories of the festive period and the challenges she has faced caring for her husband. 

Alzheimer's Society volunteer Chantal Clairicia explains how, following her mum Armelle's dementia diagnosis, reminiscence therapy took her family on an emotional journey to explore their roots in Guadeloupe.

Actor Timothy West discusses wife Prunella Scales' dementia diagnosis and how theatre still plays an important role in their relationship.

Lifelong Liverpool fan, Alan, sees Anfield as a place he can find community and channel difficult emotions around caring for his mum, Jackie, who has dementia.

Retired teacher Nellie Suffolk, in Bristol, has Alzheimer’s disease and remains as independent as she can.

Cordelia Galgut is frank about feeling loss as her wife’s Alzheimer’s disease has progressed. Hear how she’s using her voice to create change. 

How easily you can get a dementia diagnosis varies too much depending on where you live. Anita Goundry wants that to change.

People tell us what they thought of our Feel Good Folder, designed to help people with dementia who want to be more active.

Melissa Young, in Newcastle upon Tyne, has raised funds for Alzheimer’s Society at every Great North Run since 2020.