Real stories

How our new collaboration with the NHS is helping dementia professionals to turn their ideas into real-world innovations.

Real stories

A group of people with dementia and carers in West Sussex try out ideas for gifts in the lead-up to Christmas and other festivities.

Real stories

Tricia Forrest-Morley is channelling the frustrations she felt after her mum’s dementia diagnosis into fighting for change.

Real stories

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

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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.
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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.