Real stories

Inspired by his grandad, Phill Hayward from Birkenhead ran 10k barefoot every day for a year to fundraise for the Society.

Real stories
Some people affected by dementia have felt misunderstood and discriminated against. These first-hand accounts show some of the ways in which people are stigmatised and treated wrongly.
Real stories

Dementia Adviser Jaime Berry talks about her experiences of helping families dealing with dementia at Christmas and how she helps make it work for them.

Real stories
When Heather O'Neil's mum was diagnosed with dementia, art helped to bring purpose back to her life. Here Heather tells us more about creative activities that her mum loved.
Real stories

Anita Goundry lives in Durham and was diagnosed with mixed dementia aged 50. She shares her experience and how her symptoms were initially misdiagnosed.

Real stories

Coral Bayley in West Sussex has always been independent with a positive attitude, and she’s kept the same approach since her dementia diagnosis.

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Patrick Moorhouse, in Milton Keynes, talks about his active life before he noticed his dementia symptoms, before diagnosis and since.

Real stories

Moira Owens, in Caernarfon, doesn’t want anyone else to feel how she did after her husband’s dementia diagnosis.

Real stories

A partnership of insurance professionals and firms is driving change for people affected by dementia.