I am doing this challenge to support YPWD as I know how hard everyone works to help people suffering with this awful disease, supporting not only the people diagnosed but their families and carers too.

I supported my mum through her final years, coming to terms with her unusual behaviour and outbreaks. I want to also raise funds in honour of her name.  

I keep fit but this is another level. Putting the three disciplines together, with the lake swim my weakest link is going to be tough.  1500m Swim, 42 Km bike, 10km run. 

Any donations to this wonderful cause would be really appreciated, thank you in advance. ❤️

Dementia is considered young onset when it affects people under 65 years of age. It is also referred to as early onset or working age dementia.People with young onset dementia often experience a more rapid decline in cognition and quality of life at a time when they may otherwise have expected to be in employment and to have an active social life. The same applies to partners and other family members who consequently face social isolation and carer stress. In many cases, carers have to give up work to support their partner and therefore, the ability to provide respite on a daily basis is often pivotal to keeping carers in work. Furthermore, for the person with dementia, lack of appropriate activities can result in an increase in social isolation, apathy, a decline in health and increased risk of behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia.YPWD (Berkshire) aims to support those living with dementia and facing the above challenges.