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Real stories
I swam the English Channel to fundraise for dementia

Lindsey Walke, in Plymouth, shares her experience of swimming the English Channel to help fight dementia.

Lindsey Walke, in Plymouth, shares her experience of swimming the English Channel to help fight dementia.

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31 July 2025
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People affected by dementia try out products that help with snacks and mealtimes

A group of people with dementia and carers review a range of products that are designed to help with eating and drinking.

A group of people with dementia and carers review a range of products that are designed to help with eating and drinking.

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31 July 2025
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Using my experience to educate bus drivers about dementia

Del, in Essex, shares how he and his partner Margaret helped produce information for bus drivers to make travelling easier for people with dementia.

Del, in Essex, shares how he and his partner Margaret helped produce information for bus drivers to make travelling easier for people with dementia.

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31 July 2025
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How creative activities can help people with dementia

Penny Fosten, CEO at Arts for Dementia, explains how the power of creative arts can inspire people with dementia to try new things, learn new skills and just have fun.  

Penny Fosten, CEO at Arts for Dementia, explains how the power of creative arts can inspire people with dementia to try new things, learn new skills and just have fun.  

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20 June 2025
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Counselling helped me come to terms with my young-onset dementia diagnosis

Sue Noakes has young-onset Alzheimer's disease and shares how counselling and continuing with mindful hobbies helped following her diagnosis.

Sue Noakes has young-onset Alzheimer's disease and shares how counselling and continuing with mindful hobbies helped following her diagnosis.

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17 June 2025
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Facing dad's young-onset dementia diagnosis as a family

Charles was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s disease at the age of 63. His daughter, Lauren, shares how dementia affected their family and why they took part in Memory Walk to make a difference for others affected by dementia.

Charles was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s disease at the age of 63. His daughter, Lauren, shares how dementia affected their family and why they took part in Memory Walk to make a difference for others affected by dementia.

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02 June 2025
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What it felt like in the lead-up to my dementia diagnosis, and living independently afterwards

Martina Davis, in Cumbria, highlights two aspects of life with dementia that she says are neglected.

Martina Davis, in Cumbria, highlights two aspects of life with dementia that she says are neglected.

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29 May 2025
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Supporting relatives with dementia – ‘I’ve seen the best and worst of care’

Jaymain Parkes has cared for two relatives with dementia, her grandad and her auntie, and had two very different experiences.

Jaymain Parkes has cared for two relatives with dementia, her grandad and her auntie, and had two very different experiences.

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29 May 2025
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How dementia has changed our lives and relationship as a couple

How Sarah Creeth’s vascular dementia has impacted life for her and her husband Martyn.

How Sarah Creeth’s vascular dementia has impacted life for her and her husband Martyn.

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29 May 2025
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Learning and doing something new after a dementia diagnosis

Four people who’ve pursued fresh experiences and learned new skills after their dementia diagnosis.

Four people who’ve pursued fresh experiences and learned new skills after their dementia diagnosis.

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29 May 2025
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Travelling on the UK’s first dementia-friendly railway line

By training staff, adapting facilities and providing inclusive activities, the Bentham Line is pioneering dementia-friendly rail travel.

By training staff, adapting facilities and providing inclusive activities, the Bentham Line is pioneering dementia-friendly rail travel.

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29 May 2025
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Making sure people with dementia in care homes can get good dental care

An NHS project in mid and south Essex is making it easier for people with dementia in care homes to get dental treatment.

An NHS project in mid and south Essex is making it easier for people with dementia in care homes to get dental treatment.

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29 May 2025
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