I wanted to write some great and inspiring words here but I'm a bit lost, a bit like mum... connections these days are often fleeting but unmistakeable and I am grateful for those moments. 

This journey that we are on with mum means that so much is taken away, one thing that can't be taken away however is our love. I hold dear the notion that love is not a memory; it is a feeling that resides deep in our hearts and that way the long goodbye doesn't feel quite so agonising. 

When I tell people that mum has Alzheimer's, one of the first things I'm usually asked is 'does your mum know who you are?' There are times when I can confidently answer 'yes, she does' and people always seem relieved to hear that. However, there are days when mum looks right at me and doesn't recognise me at all. As hard as that is, there are far worse things about this disease than mum not knowing who I am. She doesn't even know who she is anymore. Mum deserves so much more. 

What I hope for the future is a world without dementia... because a world without dementia would make the world of difference to our family and many others. 

On Sunday 29 September I will be taking part in a Memory Walk to raise money for just that - a world without dementia.

Once you donate, JustGiving will send your money directly to Alzheimer's Society. So, it's the most efficient way to raise money, saving time and cutting costs for the charity. Together we can take on dementia. Please dig deep and help us walk for a better world, free of dementia.