Denise
is honoured The
retiring collection from two of All Saints Lunchtime
Concert this year was donated to Maidstone Alzheimer’s
Society – a total of £210.00. The
Alzheimer’s Society has now honoured Denise Lintern,
who runs the Maidstone branch, for her outstanding
contribution to the society at an awards ceremony at
Warwick University. Denise
was asked to attend the event with her wheelchair bound
husband Stan who has suffered with dementia for eight
years and is looked after by Denise. As
well as this, Denise, who has three sons and a grandson,
runs the Maidstone branch telephone helpline for the
society from her home in valley Drive. This
valuable service operates seven days a week, providing
support – day and night – for people suffering
with dementia and to their families. Denise
also organises monthly tea parties, outings and events
for the branch so those involved with the society can get
back into socialising again. Denise
said “It feels funny to be thanked for something I
want to do but I couldn’t do it without the support
I get from the committee, friends and family. Alzheimer’s
is a horrible illness and is something you wouldn’t
want anybody to get. It affects the whole family, so if I
can lift people’s spirits in any way, then that’s
great”. To
show their appreciation of Denise at the ceremony, the
society presented her with a framed certificate, an
engraved plaque and a bouquet of flowers. In
addition, Denise attended a reception at St. James
Palace, London, where she and Stan met Princess Alexandra. Anyone
affected by Alzheimer’s can call the helpline 01622
749539. Story
courtesy of Downs Mail |