Oct 24 2024 59 mins 2
During one of her final weeks walking from Land’s End to John O’Groats, Harriet delves into the challenges faced by individuals living with dementia who live in rural areas, highlighting how isolation can impact mental and physical health.
Harriet spends a day with Dementia Adventure founders Neil Mapes and Lucy Harding who share why they set up the charity as well as the positive impact of maintaining relationships and creating supportive networks.
We also hear from Dementia Carers Count, a charity supporting dementia carers about the work they do.
They offer a carer support line which is free and available Monday – Friday, 9am to 5pm.
Carer Support Line: 0800 652 1102
If you like what we are doing and want to support the Dementia Adventure Support Fund please donate
Dementia Adventure has been at the forefront of providing fully supported, small group short breaks for people living with dementia and their carers for 15 years. Our supported breaks offer more than just respite; they provide meaningful, purpose-driven experiences that significantly enhance the quality of life for both people living with dementia and their caregivers.
The D Tour podcast is proudly sponsored by Macs Adventure
Macs Adventure specialise in self guided walking and cycling holidays for independent, active people who don't want to be part of the crowd or restricted by set dates and schedules.
You can listen to Harriet's playlist on Spotify. Each week she's adding songs to match her mood on her epic walk!
