Stories
Read stories from our charity supporters, fundraisers and volunteers who all help ReMind UK to get ahead of dementia.
How type 2 diabetes affects brain health and dementia risk
This months Brain Health blog focuses on the link between type 2 diabetes and dementia. At ReMind UK we are passionate about supporting individuals to maximise their brain health, aiming to reduce or delay their risk of developing dementia.
Andy Burnham’s personal story highlights the importance of dementia research
The conversation around dementia research has been brought into focus following Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s recent comments about his father’s experience with Alzheimer’s disease. Speaking about the impact of dementia on his family, Burnham described the condition as “cruel” and reflected on the challenges faced by families living with the realities of cognitive decline.
How a clinical trial helped Paul find hope again
At just 56, Paul Norman from Whitchurch in Bristol began experiencing worrying changes in his memory and cognitive processing. Everyday tasks that had once been second nature became difficult. He struggled to manage aspects of his work and home life, and even his familiar commuting routes across Bristol started to feel completely unfamiliar. Paul shares his story of how volunteering for a clinical trial restored hope for his future.
Lifelong learning and brain health: Building your cognitive reserve
Education, intellectually stimulating occupations, and mentally challenging activities throughout life are thought to contribute to cognitive reserve. Continuous learning, problem solving and being mentally active can take many forms. A perfect example of participating in a mentally challenging activity would be to learn a new musical instrument, which incorporates multiple cognitive skills.
READ-OUT study’s 1000th participant recruited at ReMind UK
Bob became the 1,000th volunteer to join the READ-OUT trial, an important milestone that shows the difference people can make by taking part in clinical research. After being diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), he chose to take part in the READ-OUT trial, a major national dementia research study exploring whether blood tests could help diagnose dementia earlier and more accurately. Bob said that if his experience could help others facing the same uncertainty, it was worth it.
Jon Snow’s story highlights the importance of talking about Alzheimer’s
Broadcaster Jon Snow has spoken publicly about living with Alzheimer’s disease, sharing his diagnosis in the hope of raising awareness and reducing stigma around dementia. Jon Snow’s experience of living with Alzheimer’s will be explored in a powerful new documentary, Jon Snow: A Last Big Story, produced by Basement Films and airing on Channel 4 on Saturday, 20 June 2026