Real stories People affected by dementia try out products designed to be absorbing and relaxing A group of people with dementia and carers in Worthing look at engaging and calming sensory products. A group of people with dementia and carers in Worthing look at engaging and calming sensory products. ... 24 March 2026
Real stories Skydiving to fundraise for dementia and increase awareness After her gran’s dementia diagnosis, Abi-Lou Foster, in Shropshire, vowed to raise funds and awareness, and recently completed a skydive. After her gran’s dementia diagnosis, Abi-Lou Foster, in Shropshire, vowed to raise funds and awareness, and recently completed a skydive. ... 24 March 2026
Real stories 'I have benefitted tremendously from Alzheimer's Society's support' - Howard's story Howard was diagnosed with vascular dementia in 2021 – he shares his story and how Alzheimer’s Society has helped him. Howard was diagnosed with vascular dementia in 2021 – he shares his story and how Alzheimer’s Society has helped him. ... 22 March 2026
Navigation Tag: Navigation. Share your Forget Me Not story Wearing your Forget Me Not, fundraising, taking part in an event, sharing your experience and why you support Alzheimer’s Society shows just how much we are united as a society to defeat dementia. Read more
Real stories Creating your own path in life with young-onset Alzheimer’s Chris Green, in Worcestershire, has never let others stop him finding his own way in life. He brings the same spirit to life with dementia. Chris Green, in Worcestershire, has never let others stop him finding his own way in life. He brings the same spirit to life with dementia. ... 29 January 2026
Real stories Caring for a parent with dementia when you’re an only child Nupur, in London, has had a steep learning curve since her dad was diagnosed with vascular dementia and wants to share her experiences to help others. Nupur, in London, has had a steep learning curve since her dad was diagnosed with vascular dementia and wants to share her experiences to help others. ... 29 January 2026
Real stories ‘I broadcast about living with dementia to help others’ John Blundell, in the West Midlands, started broadcasting about his dementia diagnosis to dispel myths and make other people feel less alone. John Blundell, in the West Midlands, started broadcasting about his dementia diagnosis to dispel myths and make other people feel less alone. ... 29 January 2026
Real stories Open conversations about dementia can help break down the stigma Ellen Turner in Somerset, 68, says more openness and honesty about dementia can help pave the way for better support. Ellen Turner in Somerset, 68, says more openness and honesty about dementia can help pave the way for better support. ... 29 January 2026
Real stories Providing dementia day care in home settings The Filo Project supports paid hosts to open their homes to groups of older people with dementia and other conditions. The Filo Project supports paid hosts to open their homes to groups of older people with dementia and other conditions. ... 29 January 2026
Real stories Creating a community support hub for people affected by dementia We visit a monthly hub in Nottinghamshire that provides a practical one-stop service for people affected by dementia. We visit a monthly hub in Nottinghamshire that provides a practical one-stop service for people affected by dementia. ... 29 January 2026
Real stories Taking each day as it comes after my dementia diagnosis Philip Rogers in north Wales, talks about life before his dementia symptoms and how he stays active and involved since his diagnosis. Philip Rogers in north Wales, talks about life before his dementia symptoms and how he stays active and involved since his diagnosis. ... 29 January 2026
Real stories People affected by dementia try out products designed to help sleeping and waking A group of people with dementia and carers in Hereford look at gadgets for better nighttimes and mornings. A group of people with dementia and carers in Hereford look at gadgets for better nighttimes and mornings. ... 29 January 2026