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I'm taking part in the November Swim Challenge
I’m taking part in the November Swim Challenge for Dementia UK, I will be swimming 15km which is 750 lengths of the pool I teach in, this will help raise funds for families affected by dementia. I would be grateful for your support.
£33 could fund an hour with a dementia specialist Admiral Nurse, helping a family with practical solutions and emotional support.
Thank you!
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Dementia
Wednesday 29th OctDementia is a term for several diseases that affect memory, thinking, and the ability to perform daily activities.
The illness gets worse over time. It mainly affects older people but not all people will get it as they age.
Things that increase the risk of developing dementia include:
- age (more common in those 65 or older)
- high blood pressure (hypertension)
- high blood sugar (diabetes)
- being overweight or obese
- smoking
- drinking too much alcohol
- being physically inactive
- being socially isolated
- depression.
Dementia is a syndrome that can be caused by a number of diseases which over time destroy nerve cells and damage the brain, typically leading to deterioration in cognitive function (i.e. the ability to process thought) beyond what might be expected from the usual consequences of biological ageing. While consciousness is not affected, the impairment in cognitive function is commonly accompanied, and occasionally preceded, by changes in mood, emotional control, behaviour, or motivation.
Dementia has physical, psychological, social and economic impacts, not only for people living with dementia, but also for their carers, families and society at large. There is often a lack of awareness and understanding of dementia, resulting in stigmatization and barriers to diagnosis and care.
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£33
The Dangerfields
£20
Ant
£20
Alison Fritchley
£20
Lynn Marsh
Well done Holly such a great cause
£20
Phil Jones
Good luck Holly. I'm sure you will smash it and raise loads for this very worthy cause!!!
£20
Anonymous
£20
Di & Aj Xx 🫂
Good luck Holly 🏊 xx Such a good cause, hope they soon find a cure for this horrible disease 🙏
£20
Clare Gulley
Good luck Holly 💕
£15
Anna
£15
Maria
Bravo. Such a worthy cause x
£15
Chloe Jones
Thinking of you x
£10
Stu & Rach X
♥️♥️
£10
Nicky Gardiner
You go girl!! Such a worthy cause xx
£10
Ben
Here for you x
£10
Lou
£10
Andrew Trout
Good luck mate x
£10
Deb And Trigg
U got this girl!! ❤️
£10
Lianne And Jon
Well done babes so proud of you and what a great cause! Xxx
£10
Laura And Ant Xxx
You got this babe! Loves ya xxxx
£5
Geri Fanning
£5
Awesome cause. One that’s very close to our family as well.