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.
Patient videos
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 home, unable to recognise her family or even speak or move her head. Carla’s mum Rita Pepper and brother Lee Bramall have decided to speak…
Kevin’s story: Alzheimer’s Society Companion calls were my lifeline
This Christmas, it is more important than ever to support everyone affected by dementia and help them through the winter months. Alzheimer’s Society have an emergency appeal to help support them to continue with companion calls, and to fund important research.
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, carers and Alzheimer’s Society, Rose has lived on her own since her husband died 30 years ago. In this film Rose, her daughter Sue, and…
Living with PCA – Trina and Graeme’s story
Trina was finally diagnosed with Posterior Cortical Atrophy (PCA) in 2012, four years after she initially visited the doctor and six since she started having problems with her vision.
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.
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 group.
Sophia’s story – Dementia Explained
Sophia tells us about her grandma, who has dementia. Part of DementiaExplained.org, Alzheimer’s Research UK’s website helping children understand more about dementia.
Themiya’s story: living with dementia with Lewy bodies
Alzheimer's Research UKThemiya’s father Gunasena was always very independent, so it worried her when he began to experience hallucinations and falls.
Trina and Graeme – Living with a rare form of dementia
“There’s no connection between the brain and my eyes. The connection has been broken.” Dementia isn’t all about memory loss. Watch Trina’s story about her life with posterior cortical atrophy, a rare visual form of Alzheimer’s.