‘The old nanny I knew comes out every so often!’
Alzheimer's Society19-year-old Maisie is a student currently living alone with her nan, Terry, who has Alzheimer’s disease, as a young carer.
Inspiring stories
Ananga & Jo’s Vow – ‘We’ll stand by each other’
Ananga and Jo Moonesinghe discuss all things life, from how they met, to their experience with Ananga’s Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis and hopes for the future
ARUK Blog: The Dementia Revolution is saving me
Dementia ResearcherIn 2017, Laura found out she carries a rare gene which means she will develop early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. Now she’s using the Dementia Revolution to speak out about her diagnosis.
Beverly & Shontell’s Story
Need a reminder as to why your research is important? Take a look at Tracy and Steve’s story shared from the Dementia UK website
Bruce and Jan’s story – Later stage dementia
Some viewers may find this film upsetting. Bruce Bovill gives a brave and moving account of his experience caring for his wife, Jan, in the later stages of her dementia.
Carla’s story – Alzheimer’s at 30
Mum-of-two Carla Bramall began showing the symptoms of dementia at just 30-years-old, and she was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s at just 36. Now 39, Carla is bedbound in a care…
Dementia Attitudes Monitor Update
Alzheimer's Research UKWave 2 of the Alzheimer’s Research UK Dementia Attitudes Monitor gives detailed insight into the UK’s attitudes towards and understanding of dementia
How one woman transformed Alzheimer’s research
The story of Carol Jennings and how her family’s uncommon form of Alzheimer’s led scientists to a breakthrough.
Living alone with dementia at 92 – Remaining independent with Alzheimer’s disease
Rose celebrated her 92nd birthday in February. She has dementia and lives on her own in a flat in the London borough of Tower Hamlets. With the support of family,…
Nobody should have to face dementia alone – Tracey’s story
Tracey, 51, who was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, talks about her dementia journey from diagnosis to the support she has received from Alzheimer’s Society.
Pat’s story
Photo: Pat (left), posing with husband David, daughter Robyn and newborn Poppy Joan Pat Sikes husband, David, lives with dementia. She explains the power of speaking out instead of stewing…
Peter and Sheila – living with dementia
Peter, 82, was diagnosed with vascular dementia and Alzheimer’s disease in January 2009. He and his wife Sheila, 63, go to their local Memory Café and Singing for the Brain…
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