ANNA SOLTYSIK
CLEVELAND STEEL ACORN 100K SPONSORED BIKE RIDE
Fundraising for Acorn
Story
Thank you
for supporting us in this epic adventure.
Why are we doing it? Dementia
will touch all our lives at some stage.
We want to raise awareness about this disease. Most of our team have a Mum or Dad with varying
types and stages of dementia but we all feel the same sadness that this disease
brings. We have to live every day
knowing that they will never be the same person again. Please give generously
so we can make a difference!
Dementia is a term used to describe the symptoms that occur when the brain is affected by specific diseases and conditions. These include Alzheimer's disease and are sometimes the result of a stroke (Vascular Dementia). Dementia is progressive and how fast the dementia progresses will depend on the individual. Symptoms include loss of memory, mood changes and communication problems. In the latter stages of dementia the person affected will have problems carrying out everyday tasks and They will become increasingly dependent on the person caring for them.
Reference: http://www.acorncharity.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4&Itemid=4)