Running for Dementia
Evie will be running the hackney half marathon in a few weeks to raise money for charity! Read about why below!
In just a few short weeks our Project Coordinator Evie Mahoney will be running the Hackney Half Marathon for one of our clients Jack. Evie will be running to raise money for Alzheimer’s Society who fund vital support to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future.
Evie has supported Jack closely over the last two years, recently becoming the care lead for the team of Care Professionals supporting Jack.
The care Home Instead Chingford have provided has enabled Jack to maximise his quality of life over the last two years ensuring that dementia has not interfered with him continuing to make core memories with his family.
Last summer Jack was able to walk his daughter, Nicola, down the aisle with the support of Evie. From getting Jack out of bed and getting ready to helping him mobilize down the aisle so he could walk with his daughter. Although at Home Instead Chingford we believe that to make these days special stems from the day to day care we provide building the trust that’s needed to be included to enable loved ones to enjoy life’s events just as much as the day to day.
Jack and Evie found many common interests but that did not limit them to teaching and sharing their own ones with each other. Jack has shared his love of gardening whilst Evie has helped Jack rediscover his love of music. The pair have been able to share each other’s generations music, with Jack’s new favourite song being Until I found You – Stephen Sanchez. It has been incredible to see Jack continue to learn new skills and sing along to new music despite his dementia.
The confidence the team was able to build in Jack along with encouragement jack was able to fully begin experiencing what life had to offer again. Jack begun trying new restaurants and regular visits to the cinema. Evie was able to show Jack how to live well with dementia.
