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Memorable walk in support of Alzheimers patients Occupational therapist Monica Grimshaw says when her mother was diagnosed with Alzheimers, and went to live with Monica’s sister, she saw the importance of time out for caregivers first hand. “My mother went to a day care centre, allowing my sister to remain at work and have some social times as well,” Monica says. Caring for people with dementia has become a passion for Monica, who opened day care centre Platinum Community Care in Red Beach three years ago. By providing therapy that stimulates the brain and body, she and her daughter Megan Minton help people who have various forms of dementia, suffered a stroke, or have Parkinsons but, she says, equally importantly, day care gives the carers a break. “It’s important to keep people with dementia in the community as long as possible,” Monica says. “Support services from Alzheimers Auckland and the Health Board are vital for the families of sufferers, but even so it’s an exhausting and challenging task.” On September 17 Monica, Megan and a group of her colleagues, friends and family will walk from Gulf
Monica Grimshaw (front, centre) and colleagues are walking the peninsula to raise funds for Alzheimers Auckland.
Harbour to Red Beach to raise funds for Alzheimers Auckland. Monica is hoping to obtain sponsorship from businesses as well as individuals for the 15km walk. “It will be a fun walk, with all of us wearing bright clothing to attract attention and support on the way.” The walk begins at 8am at Gulf Harbour Marina Bandstand and there will be a rest stop near Placemakers in Whangaparaoa. The walk ends at 7 Greenview Lane, Red Beach where information on Age Concern and Alzheimers, plus refreshments, will be available. Info: phone Monica, 421 1511.
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