{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"","title":"Memory Walk Mini Series 1 - Helen's Story","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/65cf797c9da8e500162c87fe/65cf79834b28690016b8dc62.jpg?height=200","description":"In the first episode of this mini series, Helen Pike generously shares her story, talking about caring for her husband Geoff, who has a form of dementia called Primary Progressive Aphasia. \n\nShe also shares her experience of Memory Walk, which she and Geoff did together last year. \n\nMemory Walk is a series of sponsored walks held in September and October across the UK by the Alzheimer's Society. It's free to sign up and open to all. \n\nThe events bring together people who understand the impact of dementia, mixing the buzz of the crowd along with quiet moments of remembrance. \n\nEvery pound raised goes towards funding vital research and support for those affected by dementia. \n\nTo sign up and find out more, go to www.memorywalk.org.uk\n\nCONTENT WARNING: This episode contains content some listeners may find upsetting\n\nAlzheimer's Society also runs a support line. If you are affected by dementia, worried about a diagnosis or a carer you can call for more information.\nDementia support - 0333 150 3456\nOpening hours: Mon to Weds: 9am – 8pm, Thurs and Fri: 9am – 5pm, Sat and Sun: 10am – 4pm\n\nTo get in touch with the podcast – www.discoveringdementia.co.uk Insta - @discoveringdementia X -@dementiapodcast\n\nTheme music - original composition by Leila Mitwally","author_name":"Penny Bell"}