Description: Jan Burt's world was turned upside down when her husband was diagnosed with dementia, so she decided to dedicate her time to helping fellow sufferers by fundraising and making people more aware of the need for an Admiral Nurse in Hertfordshire.
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My name is Jan Burt and I was amazed at the lack of knowledge in the community regarding the help and support that is given to carers of people with dementia by Admiral Nursing care. It is improving but still health organisations are not recognising the difference an Admiral Nurse can make to the life of a carer so are not giving this fundamental service the priority it deserves.
When things get challenging or difficult, the Admiral Nurse will work alongside people with dementia, and their families: giving them one-to-one support, expert guidance and practical solutions. The unique dementia expertise and experience an Admiral Nurse brings is a lifeline – it helps families to live more positively with dementia in the present, and to face the challenges of tomorrow with more confidence and less fear.
As many of you will be aware, I started my campaign in 2010 to get Admiral Nurses for Hertfordshire and since then I have managed to raise over £90,000 with your help. Looking after someone with dementia is not easy but Admiral Nurses help in these varying ways: