Real stories
Sue’s mum Margaret is 90, she was diagnosed with vascular dementia six years ago. Here Sue discusses her current situation, caring for Margaret. She also offers her experience and advice on looking after a loved one with dementia during Christmas.
Real stories
Over the past five years, Caryl and her family's lives have changed dramatically, caring for three loved ones, each having dementia-related issues. Caryl shares her experience of caring for family members with dementia during Christmas.
Real stories
Sylvie is a 16 year old student living in Scotland. She wrote a heartfelt essay, titled Forget Me Not, about her granddad's earliest signs of dementia. We have posted Sylvie's essay unedited and exactly as she sent it to us.
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Nigel Hullah, a former human rights lawyer who now has dementia, wants everyone affected by the condition to have their say.
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In our 40th year, we speak to Research Network volunteers, who draw on their experiences of dementia to help improve research.
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Kevin O’Donoghue in Wiltshire wants even more people to help transform how we all think, act and talk about dementia.
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Maureen White, a 52-year old woman with Alzheimer’s disease in Plymouth, answers our questions.