Care home staff and residents walk 30 miles for dementia charities

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 31 Oct, 06:17 · Archive

Staff, residents and relatives from Fern Brook Lodge in Gillingham completed a 30-mile memory walk, raising £492 for dementia charities. Laps were completed around the care home's garden, with residents joining in alongside staff and family members.

The money was split between Dementia Friendly Gillingham and the Alzheimer's Society. Every member of staff who took part completed Care South's in-house training programme to become a Dementia Champion, which equips them to provide person-centred care that meets each resident's individual needs.

Annie Kings, a Dementia Friends champion at Dementia Friendly Gillingham, said: 'This money will help us continue supporting people living with dementia and their loved ones in Gillingham. It is wonderful to see the team's commitment to raising awareness and improving the lives of those affected by dementia.' Lauren Taylor, home manager at Fern Brook Lodge, said: 'We are so proud of everyone who took part in the walk, which raised a fantastic amount for Dementia Friendly Gillingham and Alzheimer's Society.'

How it is being reported

• Care home team in Dorset walks 30 miles to raise £492 for dementia charitiesA 30-mile memory walk in Dorset has raised nearly £500 in support of dementia care and awareness.Bournemouth Echo · 31 Oct, 05:00
• Care home team in Gillingham walks 30 miles to raise £492 for dementia charitiesA 30-mile memory walk in Dorset has raised nearly £500 in support of dementia care and awareness.Dorset Echo · 31 Oct, 05:00

In this story: Fern Brook Lodge · Gillingham · Care South · Dementia Friendly Gillingham · Alzheimer's Society

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