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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
Peter's story is a memorial for his beloved wife, Pauline, who passed away in 2016. Following his experience with NHS Continuing Healthcare funding (NHS CHC), Peter is determined to share his advice on applying for continuing healthcare funding to help others in similar situations.
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Our Public Affairs and Campaigning Assistant reflects on delivering a Dementia Friends session, organised by Diane Abbott, in Parliament for the first time.
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Real stories
Wendy Mitchell was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer's disease in 2014, aged 58. Here she shares exclusive excerpts from her book about dementia 'Somebody I used to know' and the conversation she had with work colleagues about her dementia diagnosis.
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Advice
Our six-point action plan sets out a clear strategy for financial services to work towards a better framework for people affected by dementia.
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Information
Dementia can be difficult enough for any adult to comprehend, so how do you explain it to a child? This personalised book could help.
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Advice
If you have dementia, living at home can help you feel safe and stay independent. Read our top 10 tips for making your home dementia friendly.
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Real stories
When Tracey Clayton’s aunt was diagnosed with dementia she went through stages of denial and confusion. Now, she explains what she learned along the way.

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