Tree 8 - Slimming World by Jane supporting Alzheimer’s Research

My Dad was formally diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and Vascular Dementia in 2017 although there had been signs for many years before that. The diagnosis was devastating for him and us as a family. To stand by and watch an articulate and intelligent man lose his vocabulary and sense of identity was soul destroying. Changes in personality and mood meant that the person we knew and loved gradually disappeared along with his memories. 

Sadly Dad passed away on 10 August 2021 after a minor chest infection lead to a short stay at MK Hospital where he contracted sepsis which lead to a fatal heart attack. I can’t imagine how scared he would have been at the hospital amongst strangers who were ill equipped to deal with dementia patients and were also trying to deal with the consequences of a pandemic. He died alone without his family beside him. I started raising money when he was first diagnosed because I felt powerless to stop this disease, I carry on now in his memory to one day stop others from facing the same 
Our vision is a world where people are free from the fear, harm and heartbreak of dementia. 
Alzheimers Research are the UK's leading dementia research charity, dedicated to causes, diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. Backed by our passionate scientists and supporters, we’re challenging the way people think about dementia, uniting the big thinkers in the field and funding the innovative science that will deliver a cure. 

Slimming World Milton Keynes with Jane is an award winning, super supportive weight loss group running from venues in Stony Stratford, Wolverton, Old Stratford and Olney. Whilst losing lb's we are also committed to raising £'s for Alzheimer's Research a disease which has impacted so many of us. 

As a failed dieter for over 25 years, Slimming World enabled me to lose weight without ever feeling hungry and after reaching my target weight with a loss of over 11 stone, I decided that I would like to help others achieve their goals. 

 Losing weight is easy when you have a fantastic plan, however changing the habits of a lifetime around how we think and feel about food is much harder. As an organisation we have over 50 years experience in the psychology of slimming and our friendly groups offer support without judgement or humiliation with other like minded people. 
 
To find out more check out our facebook page - Slimming World Milton Keynes with Jane, or give me a call on 07886 808205