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Carlisle man, 72, completes one million steps for Alzheimer’s Society Peter Bainbridge, from Carlisle, completed his goal of reaching one million steps by March 8 A 72-year-old has completed one million steps in just 72 days after being inspired by a news story about a man living with dementia. Peter Bainbridge, from Carlisle, set off walking every day and completed his goal of reaching one million steps yesterday. Having started on his fundraising journey with a target of raising £200, he smashed his goal and raised an impressive £1,765. It came about after Peter saw a news story ...

The Neighbourhood Canberra board member Greg Fraser and chair Luisa Capezio… “This will put Canberra on the world map as far as dementia care goes,” says Mr Fraser. Photo: Belinda Strahorn CANBERRA could be home to what is being touted as a “world first” village designed specifically for people with dementia. As well as 15 tailored houses, The Neighbourhood Canberra will have a supermarket, cinema, cafe, hairdresser and gardens. The $40 million project will offer 24-hour care for people living with dementia, in a “multi-generational” residential environment that integrates with ...

Family overwhelmed with kind donations Posted: 5:48 pm February 17, 2021 By Jodie Curran THE Caughey family is “overwhelmed” after donations raised through their Alzheimer’s ‘Memory Walk’ held in Newtownbutler back in September raised over £9,232.  The extended Caughey family took to the roads in order to raise essential funds in tribute to their beloved mother and grandmother Rosaleen, who was diagnosed with dementia.  Speaking to the Herald, Rosaleen’s daughter-in-law Patricia Caughey said that the final amount raised had “exceeded expectations.”  She continued,...

Wrexham resident to take on 13-mile walking challenge in memory of husband A Wrexham resident has joined thousands of determined Alzheimer’s Society Cymru supporters, all conquering their own walking challenges, to raise vital funds in the battle against dementia. Anne Fox, 58, is preparing for a gruelling 13-mile trek in the Lake District this summer to support Alzheimer’s Society Cymru’s vital work after sadly losing her husband, Dave, a retired music teacher, to Alzheimer’s disease in December 2020. She is walking to stop dementia in its tracks and remember her motorbike-loving hus...

Locals are getting ready for the Hunter Memory Walk & Jog 2021, which will be held on Sunday 21 March 2021 at Eastern Park. The course is...