Sheila Baugh

Why I'm Raising Funds for Dementia Australia

Dementia is no longer just a word or a diagnosis to me. It has become a deeply personal part of my life.

My husband is living with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, and watching the person you love change because of this disease is one of the hardest journeys I have ever faced. As his wife and carer, I have experienced the heartbreak, fear, exhaustion and uncertainty that come with caring for someone whose memories, abilities and sense of who they are can gradually slip away at a younger age than expected.

There are days that are incredibly difficult, but there are also moments of love, connection and memories that I hold onto dearly. Through this journey, I have come to understand just how much early-onset Alzheimer’s affects not only the person living with it, but their family and carers as well.

I’m raising funds for Dementia Australia because I want to help other families affected by early-onset Alzheimer’s feel less alone and ensure that people living with dementia and those who care for them have access to the support, information and resources they need.

I know firsthand how important that support can be.

If you are able to donate, no matter how small, it would mean so much to me and my family. Every contribution helps support a cause that is incredibly close to my heart.

For my husband, for our family, and for every person and family affected by early-onset Alzheimer’s and dementia. ❤️

Thank you for supporting us on this journey.