Jack and I are taking part in the Humber Bridge Memory Walk to raise money and awareness for the Alzheimer’s society. In 2016 my Grandma, Margaret Westoby, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease at the age of 82. Since being diagnosed and even in the years before it became increasingly apparent that her memory was getting worse and easy everyday tasks became a challenge.

It is noticeable how much my Grandma struggles on a daily basis. She has good days in which she laughs at herself and is in high spirits. But she also has bad days where she forgets she hasn’t eaten meals, has moments of complete panic and phones family members in tears, gets confused about what’s going on and struggles to do mundane tasks such as locking the front door.

This is our reason for walking on the 30th September. Many people like my Grandma struggle with this terrible disease, affecting not just them but their families also and it’s time to do something about it.

Alzheimer’s Society is transforming the landscape of dementia forever.

Until the day we find a cure, we will create a society where those affected by dementia are supported and accepted, able to live in their community without fear or prejudice.