My life with dementia | A Dementia UK podcast
Episodes
Coping with aggression and change in dementia: how Admiral Nurses can offer practical and emotional support to carers
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hilda and Vic discuss Jules's dementia story, sharing advice and insight drawing on their clinical experience as dementia spe...
Anger, turbulence and joy in dementia: Jules’s story of caring for her family
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When Jules's uncle started showing symptoms of dementia, she had no idea that soon she'd be caring for multiple family members, who all...
Siblings, school and emotional strain: how Admiral Nurses can support young carers for a relative with dementia
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hilda and Vic go deeper into some of the themes from Chloe and Amy's dementia story, explaining what families can do next from their&nb...
Becoming young carers in our teens: Chloe and Amy’s story of young onset dementia
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chloe and Amy were just 12 and 18 when their mum Sarah began showing symptoms of young onset dementia. Becoming young carers for a parent wi...
Season three of My life with dementia
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
One in two of us will be affected by dementia in our lifetime, and at Dementia UK, we believe no one should face it alone. That’s why we c...
"I agonised over Mum's move into full-time care" | Penny's story
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Growing up, Penny didn’t have to look far for her hero. It was Rosemary – her mum. Rosemary had a confidence about herself. A warmth and kind...
Two dementia nurses discuss Penny's story
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features two of Dementia UK’s Admiral Nurses – Hilda and Vic. Admiral Nurses are specialist dementia nurses who provide free advice a...
“I was pushed into retirement after my diagnosis” | Phil’s story
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A registered nurse for over 40 years, Phil found his dream role in lecturing graduate and undergraduate nurses at a university. In teaching, he had fo...
Two dementia nurses discuss Phil's story
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features two of Dementia UK’s Admiral Nurses – Hilda and Vic. Admiral Nurses are specialist dementia nurses who provide free advice a...
"Caring for Mum and Dad drove me to breaking point" | Chris's story
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Over the span of a decade, Chris cared for his parents, who both had dementia.An only child with very little extended family, Chris assumed the role o...
Two dementia nurses discuss Chris's story
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features two of Dementia UK’s Admiral Nurses – Hilda and Vic. Admiral Nurses are specialist dementia nurses who provide free advice a...
Two dementia nurses discuss Julie's story
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features two of Dementia UK’s Admiral Nurses – Hilda and Vic. Admiral Nurses are specialist dementia nurses, who provide free advice ...
"I live alone, and I have dementia" | Julie's story
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Julie received her dementia diagnosis at just 54 years old. In the space of a few minutes, the doctor delivered the news, handed her a medication pres...
Two dementia nurses discuss George's story
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features two of Dementia UK’s Admiral Nurses – Hilda and Vic. Admiral Nurses are specialist dementia nurses, who provide free advice ...
"Mum's dementia has brought our family closer" | George's story
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
George's mum Linda was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease when she was just 57. George was 22 at the time.The years since have been characterised by...
Two dementia nurses discuss Michaela’s story
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features two of Dementia UK’s Admiral Nurses – Hilda and Vic. Admiral Nurses are specialist dementia nurses, who provide free advice ...
“Community meant everything after Nan’s diagnosis” | Michaela’s story
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When her grandmother, Vanda, was diagnosed with vascular dementia, Michaela felt her world come crashing down. This was the woman who raised her, a ro...
Season two of My life with dementia
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One in two of us will be affected by dementia in our lifetime. In Dementia UK’s podcast, ‘My life with dementia’, real people share t...
"Life doesn't stop when you get your diagnosis" | Gail's story
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On Valentine’s Day in 2019, Gail's world changed forever. At 54 years old, she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.Initially, she felt numb. Bu...
“I thought I knew what grief would feel like” | Ricky’s story
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ricky and his gran, Harbaksh, always shared a special bond. He describes her as more of a third parent than a grandmother. She lived next door, and re...
"Being a husband and a carer was a big adjustment" | James's story
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
James's late wife Maria was diagnosed with young onset Alzheimer's disease when she was 56 years old.As a couple, they found themselves on an unexpect...
“I never expected to care for Dad in my 20s” | Lizzie’s story
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to father-daughter relationships, Rob and Lizzie’s couldn’t have been stronger. They shared a love for the outdoors, music and sport...
“I didn’t think you could get dementia at 52” | Andy’s story
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When Andy was diagnosed with young onset dementia in his early 50s, it felt like a door was suddenly slammed shut. The life he'd imagined with his par...
"We've learnt to work together, for Mum" | Aqib and Shahbanu’s story
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Siblings Aqib and Shahbanu care for their mum, Shama, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease when she was 70 years old. The years...
Introducing... My life with dementia, a podcast from Dementia UK
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One in two of us will be affected by dementia in our lifetime. In Dementia UK’s new podcast, ‘My life with dementia’, real people sha...