Dementia Caregivers Take the Leap for Charity

Senior carers Nicki Johnson and Asha Lunt, from Staverton House specialist dementia care home in Trowbridge, took part in a charity skydive at Old Sarum airfield in Salisbury, raising over £2,500 for the Alzheimer's Society. The charity, which aims to support those living with dementia today and provide hope for the future, will use the funds to help patients and carers. Both carers have a passion for care and have dedicated themselves to supporting those affected by dementia.

Key Takeaways:

• Nicki Johnson and Asha Lunt, senior carers at Staverton House specialist dementia care home, participated in a charity skydive to raise funds for the Alzheimer's Society.
• The charity event raised over £2,500, which will be used to support patients and carers living with dementia.
• The Alzheimer's Society works towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives, providing help to those living with dementia today and hope for the future.
• Nicki Johnson, who has worked in dementia care for 14 years, explained that the skydive was an "amazing" experience, allowing her to push herself while raising money for a charity close to her heart.
• Asha Lunt has worked for the company for over five years, and the two carers became friends through their shared passion for care.
• The funds raised will support the charity in covering the cost of a volunteer, giving respite to spouses, and enabling day trips with patients.

Statistics:

• £2,500: the amount raised by Nicki and Asha for the Alzheimer's Society through the charity skydive.
• 8 months: the time it took for Nicki and Asha to raise the funds through friends, families, and local businesses.
• 14 years: the number of years Nicki has worked in dementia care.
• 5+ years: the duration of Asha's work with the company.

Sources:

• [The Times]
• Alzheimer's Society