Jo takes on Snowdonia Marathon to raise funds for Vale carers

At 10am on Saturday, 30th October Jo Hendry, Crossroads Care in the Vale’s Counsellor and Group Facilitator, will be at the start line of the 2010 Snowdonia Marathon.

Jo is running to raise money for Crossroads Care in the Vale, and every penny raised will benefit carers of dementia sufferers throughout the Vale of Glamorgan.

Read JO’S SNOWDONIA MARATHON BLOG for updates. You can also join the conversation in Jo’s Facebook group and sponsor Jo on her JustGiving page.
And to show you what Jo is facing, here’s the approximate Snowdonia Marathon course


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Awareness of dementia to be raised by Dinas Powys event

Dinas Powys Methodist Church

Dinas Powys Methodist Church will be hosting an event on Thursday 21st October 2010, 6.30pm until 8.30pm, to raise awareness of dementia, and also to raise funds for  Crossroads Care in the Vale’s carers and their dependent relatives.

The idea of holding this dementia awareness and fundraising event was conceived by a Dinas Powys resident who received a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease last year. Although very independent, the gentleman receives some support from Crossroads Care, and wants to raise awareness of the impact of the disease.

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Crossroads Care’s Penarth Social Group learns about local history

Guglielmo Marconi

Members of Crossroads Care in the Vale’s Penarth Social Group enjoyed a fascinating presentation on the history of radio and Guglielmo Marconi’s connection with Penarth on Monday 16th August.

 
The presentation was given by Glyn Jones of Barry Amateur Radio Society, who is no stranger to the group, having already given an excellent talk about Flat Holm island in May.

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Carers dodge the storm to visit Flat Holm island

Waiting to board the 'Lewis Alexander'

A group of Crossroads Care in the Vale’s carers and their dependent relatives braved the elements for a boat ride to Flat Holm island in the Bristol Channel on 20th July.

The trip was organised following a presentation in May to Crossroads Care’s Penarth Social Group on the history and wildlife of the island by Glyn Jones of the Flat Holm Project. Members of the group were so inspired by Glyn’s talk that Jo Hendry, the group coordinator, organised the outing.

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Life Journey Albums bring the past to life for clients with dementia

Olwen with her life journey album

For many people suffering with dementia, the short-term memory is often greatly affected, whilst long-term memories can remain strong and intact. The dementia sufferer can feel much more confident recalling events from their distant past, such as school days, especially if the present makes little sense to them.

With this in mind, Crossroads Care in the Vale has launched the ‘Life Journey Album’, a book where clients with dementia can record their past, with guidance from their family carer.

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