About Dementia Life
We Built The Support We Wanted
Dementia Life was created as the antidote for the 3am internet searches, constantly wondering how to cope and the feelings of isolation and loneliness that come once a loved one is diagnosed with dementia.
If you're a son, daughter, partner or sibling, friend or anyone else that's just found yourself responsible for someone with dementia. Or is struggling to adjust that someone you know is changing in front of you. Dementia Life is for you. You probably don't call yourself a carer yet. Perhaps you never will. Most people don't, for a long time. That's fine. You're still in the right place.
Founders Story
Jack Vernon
My mum was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer's in early 2024. Like most people in my situation I went deep into the rabbit holes of online research, trying to figure out what to do next. But nothing I found felt quite right, nothing spoke to my situation. I was in my late 20s, I wasn't a carer, my mum had just been diagnosed and all the information I found was for later stages, or clinical textbooks, factsheets and nothing had the warmth I was looking for.
Founders Story
Enter Dementia Life
After a year of struggling to find the information I wanted. A year of looking through "top tips" online or reading medical jargon I gave up. All I wanted was to speak to other people, people who are going through it or have been through it. I wanted to talk only to carers, family and loved ones in a way where we don't have to mind what we say or moderate how tough it is. Somewhere we can be honest about the hard days, the grief and anger. I wanted somewhere I can say it's unfair, to say that I'm scared. So I built that space
Founders Story
Where we are now
Dementia Life is helping people across the UK speak to other people in similar situations. Our Virtual Carers Cafés mean that you have that opportunity, twice a week, without having to go to a church hall, local function room or town hall. Without having to find care for your loved one or to leave them alone. We offer the space for people to unload, vent and let go - talk completely openly and freely, without judgement. We understand, we get it and we're here for you.
Virtual Carers Cafés
Our Partners
These people have helped make Dementia Life what you see today. Some might even offer a discount to our Dementia Life Supporters
