Real stories

We invited people with dementia to send us pictures of things that they’ve created – here’s what you sent us… 

Real stories

Genevieve Fernandes in south London tells us about walking together with family and friends for her dad.

Real stories

Dementia doesn’t wait for ‘due course’ – Nigel Hullah says people living with dementia deserve better.

Real stories

Lived experience has been at the heart of Alzheimer’s Society’s work with Wembley Stadium and other sports venues across England. Sport United Against Dementia is an initiative to ensure people affected by dementia can keep enjoying live sport. 

Real stories

Caroline's husband, Tony, lives with Alzheimer's. She details the impact of his diagnosis on the couple, and how cricket continues to help Tony socialise as much as he can.

Real stories

Penny knew that her husband, Paul, when he wasn't acting like his usual self. Now that Paul has been diagnosed with dementia, Penny describes how cricket helps to keep Paul engaged, and 'like his old self'.

Real stories

Zohra's husband, Afzal, has vascular dementia. He's also a huge cricket fan. Here, Zohra describes how important the sport continues to be for them both, and why they think dementia research is the key to a better future for those affected.

Real stories

This South Asian Heritage Month, we spoke to our Ambassador, Dr Karan Jutlla, about why people from South Asian communities aren’t getting the dementia support they need.