Our Senior Care Worker, Tricia Blackley, and Carer Ruth Hollands, whose Mum is a client at The Cottage, share more about how our fabulous day club supports those living with dementia and their families.
We are incredibly grateful to LNER’s Customer and Community Investment Fund for generously donating over £34,000 to LifeCare.
56-year-old Zee has been volunteering with LifeCare since December 2023. Find out more about her journey into volunteering, and why her Mother inspired her to dedicate her time to LifeCare.
31-year-old Debbie started volunteering with LifeCare in November 2023. Find out more about her journey into Volunteering, and what inspired her to dedicate time to LifeCare.
3rd June – 9th June is Volunteers’ Week! Join us as we recognise, celebrate and thank our incredible volunteers for all they do.
After David was diagnosed with Dementia in 2022, his wife Rita became his full time carer. She shares more about their story, and how she “couldn’t live” without LifeCare’s support.
27 May – 2 June is Dementia Awareness Week. Read this advice piece from LifeCare volunteer, Ian McRae, and find out more about how you can support a loved one who is living with dementia.
LifeCare and Vintage Vibes have responded to a Scottish Government consultation proposing the introduction of a fee for Volunteers who need checks under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups scheme.
Take a vow of silence for 1, 4 or 6 hours this Loneliness Awareness Week (10-16 June), help us raise vital funds and ensure no local older person is left alone or isolated.
