Dreadlocks for Dementia
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My grandfather had dementia for 2 years before his untimely death which effected his life and our entire family. To raise funds for the Dementia Research Foundation I have decided to cut my dreadlocks off after having them for 11 years.
For my grandfather, having dementia meant that he didn't recognise his loved ones. It was a very confusing time for him that lead to agressive feelings that were never a part of his original personality. Watching him go through this was very difficult for us all as he had always been such a kind and gentle person.
Dementia effects everybody in different ways. 1 in 4 people over the age of 85 have dementia; it is the second leading cause of death in Australians.
In Australia there are more than 413,106 Australians living with dementia. Without a medical breakthrough, the number of people with dementia is expected to reach 1,100,890 by 2056.
I hope that whatever contribution I can help fundraise may make a difference and lead to research that will help people and families going through the same situation our family did.
For my grandfather, having dementia meant that he didn't recognise his loved ones. It was a very confusing time for him that lead to agressive feelings that were never a part of his original personality. Watching him go through this was very difficult for us all as he had always been such a kind and gentle person.
Dementia effects everybody in different ways. 1 in 4 people over the age of 85 have dementia; it is the second leading cause of death in Australians.
In Australia there are more than 413,106 Australians living with dementia. Without a medical breakthrough, the number of people with dementia is expected to reach 1,100,890 by 2056.
I hope that whatever contribution I can help fundraise may make a difference and lead to research that will help people and families going through the same situation our family did.
Organizer
Nathan Herbert
Organizer
Elanora QLD