My Dad, Bill Cove, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2022 when he was 92. He died on 31st July following a fall probably caused by disorientation and lack of balance caused by the disease. Although it was harrowing at the time, he still knew and loved us, he could still do some little daily tasks and enjoyed music, TV, sport and politics. Others are not so lucky- we ‘lost’ my Mother-in-law, Betty Cummings, long before she died in 2020 as she knew nobody and simply stared at the walls day in, day out, for years. Several friends have parents in this state now. Many people develop Altzheimer’s and other forms of Dementia at a much younger age and the suffering that it causes to victims and families is immeasurable. It is likely to touch all of us with a family member or friend in due course.

We are doing the London Memory Walk on 6th Oct 2024 to help fight this dreadful disease. Please give what you can. If you would like to give cash or do a bank transfer without fees please contact Sarah directly.

Thank You. Bill Cove 1929-2024 RIP