03/05/2026
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'One thing I wish more people understood about dementia is how much it affects families, not just the individual.
'It changes relationships, routines, and everyday life in ways people don’t always see.
'My great grandad, Graham, has always been a huge part of my life. He’s someone who’s always been full of personality. Some of my favourite memories with him are from family BBQs, where he would sit and play songs on his guitar for all of us, and make up little rhymes for each of our names.
'Now, he doesn’t always remember our names, but once we remind him who we are, he still makes the same little rhymes - which is something really special to hold on to.
'Dementia has affected me emotionally more than anything. Watching someone you love change is heart-breaking, and it doesn’t just affect the person diagnosed - it impacts the whole family. It’s something that’s always there in the background, and there’s a constant uncertainty that comes with it.
'Running became a bit of an outlet for me during that time. When things felt really overwhelming, it gave me something to focus on and helped me process everything.
'That’s a big part of why I decided to take on the London Marathon for Alzheimer’s Society.
‘During my marathon training, I’ve even been able to run to see him, which makes those runs feel even more meaningful.’
Amelia shares her story, on why she took on the London Marathon last weekend. 💙
