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Real stories
Making a difference: Pete’s Dementia Voice journey

Pete lives with early-onset dementia and is a passionate contributor to Alzheimer’s Society’s activities. His experiences help shape our work through regular involvement in national and local activities.

Pete lives with early-onset dementia and is a passionate contributor to Alzheimer’s Society’s activities. His experiences help shape our work through regular involvement in national and local activities.

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18 September 2025
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5 online activity ideas for people living with dementia
Learn about how Heather O'Neil used online tools to keep her mum active and happy. Learn about how Heather O'Neil used online tools to keep her mum active and happy.
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11 September 2025
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I'm doing Memory Walk to raise awareness of young people's experiences with dementia

Sophia had a strong bond with her grandfather, Peter. When he developed dementia, it was hard for her to deal with as a teenager. Sophia describes the effect dementia had on their family, and why, in 2022, she completed a Memory Walk in her papa's memory.

Sophia had a strong bond with her grandfather, Peter. When he developed dementia, it was hard for her to deal with as a teenager. Sophia describes the effect dementia had on their family, and why, in 2022, she completed a Memory Walk in her papa's memory.

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08 September 2025
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Taking on a trio of cycling challenges after a life-changing accident

Rob Bryant is raising money for Alzheimer's Society, so we can continue helping everyone affected by dementia, including his mum, Maggie.

Rob Bryant is raising money for Alzheimer's Society, so we can continue helping everyone affected by dementia, including his mum, Maggie.

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05 September 2025
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"Dementia isn’t just for ‘old people’" - Katrina and her mum's story

Katrina shares her experience of supporting her mum, who was diagnosed with dementia at just 57.

Katrina shares her experience of supporting her mum, who was diagnosed with dementia at just 57.

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05 August 2025
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Accepting my dementia diagnosis and focusing on what I enjoy

Maria, in Essex, doesn’t shy away from what she’s lost since her dementia diagnosis, but she’s determined to use her creativity and her voice.

Maria, in Essex, doesn’t shy away from what she’s lost since her dementia diagnosis, but she’s determined to use her creativity and her voice.

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31 July 2025
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My experience of caring for two parents with dementia

Dalwinder, in west London, shares his experience of caring for his mum and dad, who were diagnosed with dementia within months of each other. 

Dalwinder, in west London, shares his experience of caring for his mum and dad, who were diagnosed with dementia within months of each other. 

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31 July 2025
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‘Wonderful, but different’: how life has changed since I was diagnosed with young-onset dementia

Steve Kennedy, in Fermanagh, shares about life before he noticed his dementia symptoms, and since his diagnosis.

Steve Kennedy, in Fermanagh, shares about life before he noticed his dementia symptoms, and since his diagnosis.

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31 July 2025
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Helping create a new theatre play about dementia and football

Mick Haith, in Leeds, has channelled his lifelong love of Leeds United and his experience of dementia into the development of a new play.

Mick Haith, in Leeds, has channelled his lifelong love of Leeds United and his experience of dementia into the development of a new play.

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31 July 2025
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Developing the right dementia support for South Asian communities in Greater Manchester

Sahara, an Alzheimer’s Society service in Greater Manchester, is making sure people from South Asian communities can get the dementia support they need.

Sahara, an Alzheimer’s Society service in Greater Manchester, is making sure people from South Asian communities can get the dementia support they need.

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31 July 2025
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Alzheimer’s Society partnership helps people affected by dementia to boost gas safety and cut energy bills

Our Gas Distribution Network partnership means more people with dementia and their carers can save money on energy and stay safe.

Our Gas Distribution Network partnership means more people with dementia and their carers can save money on energy and stay safe.

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31 July 2025
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Why it’s important for people with dementia to ask for help

Michael Booth, in County Durham, wants more people with dementia to find out what help they can get after a dementia diagnosis.

Michael Booth, in County Durham, wants more people with dementia to find out what help they can get after a dementia diagnosis.

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31 July 2025
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