People living with dementia across Nottinghamshire are being encouraged to reach out for support by Alzheimer’s Society, after a new survey found 88% of people affected by the condition in the UK have not sought help from a dementia charity.
Alzheimer’s Society provides help and advice for anyone affected by dementia through its support line, online and print information, expert dementia advisers and online community.
To help fund its dementia support services and research, the charity is hosting 26 Memory Walks across the UK this Autumn, including a return to Wollaton Park in Nottingham.
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People of all ages and abilities and even furry friends, are being encouraged to register to take part in the walk on Saturday 12 October.
BAFTA award-winning actor and Alzheimer’s Society Ambassador, Vicky McClure MBE, is looking forward to taking part in this year’s Nottingham Memory Walk. It will be the star’s 13th Memory Walk.
She said: “Memory Walk is so worth doing – it’s about raising money for Alzheimer’s Society’s services that are such a lifeline for people living with dementia and their carers, and for research that will, one day, hopefully bring an end to this devastating illness. But it’s also about raising awareness and stamping out any stigma around this disease, which affects a million people in the UK. And of course, you’ll have a great day!”
This Autumn, join your nearest Alzheimer’s Society Memory Walk or organise your own and help to end the devastation caused by dementia. Sign up for free at memorywalk.org.uk