Wilmslow care manager makes a splash for Alzheimer’s Society by swimming for dementia

Sarah Vickers from the Wilmslow office of Carefound Home Care took on the challenge of swimming 10 miles in 30 days to raise over £300 for Alzheimer’s Society.

Sarah was only allowed to swim for 45 minutes at a time due to COVID-19 restrictions so was forced to swim three times a week and keep track of her progress on her smart watch. In total she swam 644 lengths over 30 days to reach her target of 10 miles.

Sarah Vickers, Care Manager at Carefound Home Care in Wilmslow, said:

“In my role at Carefound Home Care I have seen first-hand how difficult the COVID-19 pandemic has been for people living with dementia.”

“I really enjoyed taking part in the Swim for Dementia challenge and I’m very proud that my efforts have helped raise money for Alzheimer’s Society.”

“£300 means that over 1,800 people can access Talking Point, their online forum, where people can learn from each other’s experiences, share their frustrations and their knowledge of local services.”

Linzi Stewart, Community Fundraising Officer at Alzheimer’s Society, said:

“Following a difficult year for people with dementia, we are in awe of supporters like Sarah whose brilliant fundraising efforts enable us to reach more people through our vital support services, like the Dementia Connect support line.”

“Our services have been used over 6 million times since the first lockdown began in March last year and have been a lifeline to thousands, but there are so many more who urgently need our help.”

Feeling inspired by Sarah? From running your local 5K, trekking the Yorkshire 3 Peaks, and cycling from London to Paris to skydiving, there are plenty of ways to fundraise for Alzheimer’s Society. Find out more at:

www.alzheimers.org.uk.

To learn more about how Carefound Home Care are helping people living dementia in Wilmslow, Altrincham, Knutsford and Macclesfield, or to join their team, call 01625 326470 or visit www.carefound.co.uk/locations/cheshire.

About Carefound Home Care:

• Carefound Home Care is a provider of local home care services that enable older people to live happily at home with well-being in Cheshire, Nottinghamshire and Yorkshire
• Its award-winning services are managed locally by care management teams based in Wilmslow, West Bridgford and Harrogate
• Their Harrogate and Wilmslow offices are both rated OUTSTADING by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) putting it amongst the top 4% in the UK and their Wilmslow office is one of the only care providers rated OUTSTADING in all five areas - safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led
• Their West Bridgford office was opened in Summer 2020
• The company provides a range of highly personalised home care services including hourly care, 24-hour live-in care and respite care. This can encompass anything from basic domestic support, companionship, personal care, medication help through to the management and support of more complex conditions such as dementia
• You can find out more about Carefound Home Care through their website www.carefound.co.uk/locations/cheshire/ or by calling 01625 326470

About Alzheimer’s Society:

• Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity. They provide information and support, fund research, campaign to improve care and create lasting change for people affected by dementia in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
• Dementia devastates lives. Alzheimer's Society research shows that 850,000 people in the UK have a form of dementia. By 2021, 1 million people will be living with the condition. This will soar to 2 million by 2051
• Dementia deaths are rising year on year and 225,000 will develop dementia this year - that's one every three minutes
• Dementia costs the UK economy over £26 billion per year. This is the equivalent of more than £30,000 per person with dementia
• Alzheimer's Society funds research into the cause, care, cure and prevention of all types of dementia and has committed to spend at least £150 million on research over the next decade. This includes a £50 million investment in the UK's first dedicated Dementia Research Institute
• Alzheimer's Society also provides a National Dementia Helpline, the number is 0300 222 11 22 or visit: www.alzheimers.org.uk