Real stories

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.

Real stories

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

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