I'm taking part in the October Dog Walking Challenge to support families facing dementia. I looked after my mum at home for 14 years as she slowly succumbed to dementia along with another cruel and incurable disease arachnoiditis. I was lucky to be able to find and pay for most of the help I needed to continue mum's care and my job, and keep my sanity. Many others are not so lucky.  

Dementia UK is the specialist dementia nurse charity. Their nurses, called Admiral Nurses, provide life-changing care to families affected by all forms of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease. They help people with dementia stay independent for longer, and support the people caring for them so they have the strength to cope with the bad days, and the energy to enjoy the good days. They have the time to listen and the knowledge to solve problems, helping families take back control when they are struggling.