Stories
Read stories from our charity supporters, fundraisers and volunteers who all help ReMind UK to get ahead of dementia.
How dementia research is making a real difference for carers: John’s story
When John Desmond’s wife, Linda, was diagnosed with semantic dementia in 2021 at the age of 67, it marked the beginning of a new chapter for them both. Semantic dementia, a form of frontotemporal dementia, affects a person’s ability to use and understand words.
Running for mum: Sue takes on the Bath Half for ReMind UK
This weekend, Sue Mercer will take on the Bath Half Marathon, running 13.1 miles through the city to raise funds for ReMind UK. Sue is no stranger to the Bath Half. Last year she helped coach runners who were raising money for ReMind UK, organising training runs and supporting them along the way.
Cholesterol and brain health: Why it matters for dementia risk
March heralds the start of Spring, longer hours of daylight, new growth and new life. Like nature, we may feel ready to emerge from our hibernation to embrace new personal growth, looking at how we can improve our health. This month as part of our focus on brain health we look at the importance of being aware of the relationship between low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels in mid life and dementia risk.
You’re not alone: How ReMind UK’s Wellbeing Programmes make a difference
Healthcare research and evaluations highlight that peer networks give people something that clinical services alone often don’t provide: connection, understanding, and shared experience. Diagnosis should be the beginning of support, not the end of it, and that’s exactly why ReMind UK’s Post-Diagnosis Support Programme exists.
Why I took a brain health assessment: Ian Waller’s story
When Ian Waller visited ReMind UK’s Brain Health Clinic, his motivation was deeply personal. With both his mother and grandmother affected by dementia, Ian wanted to better understand his own risk and, importantly, what he could do about it.
Hearing loss and brain health – what the latest research shows
Many people are already aware that being physically inactive increases your risk of developing dementia, but did you know that there is an association between hearing loss and the risk of developing dementia?