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Read real stories from people affected by dementia, and find out about the latest dementia news, research and campaigns.

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Real stories

Woodworking to keep the mind active: Liz and Carl's dementia story

Real stories
08 July 2020
Real stories

Me, my mum and frontotemporal dementia

Real stories
02 July 2020
Real stories

How I moved into my husband's care home to say goodbye during coronavirus - Anne's story

Real stories
25 June 2020
Real stories

Kept away from care homes during coronavirus: ‘I am losing some of the “good days” left to us.’

Real stories
18 June 2020
Real stories

Life during lockdown: ‘Shopping for food has been critically difficult’

Real stories
02 June 2020
Real stories

Coronavirus restrictions in care homes: ‘Bit by bit, Mum is forgetting who I am’

Real stories
01 June 2020
Real stories

Dealing with the loss of a loved one to early-onset dementia

Real stories
28 May 2020
Real stories

Keith Oliver's lockdown dementia diary

Real stories
27 May 2020

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