In 2010 George Kubiak was diagnosed with frontal temporal dementia at the age of 59. He died at 11 years later after celebrating his 70th birthday. His abilities and communication became more and more limited during his illness, but it still seems not so long ago that he was our funny, warm-hearted chatterbox, keen hiker and wonderful husband and Dad.
The diagnosis those years ago shocked the whole family, they didn’t know what to do. They had never given dementia a second thought. Why would they? It always happens to someone else’s family, they thought, until it happened to theirs.
George’s dementia steadily worsened in the years that followed, but his wife, Victoria, was determined to understand his ‘dementia world’ and to see him flourish within his illness limitations. Finding few places that he and the family could visit and feel safe, be understood and be able to relax, Victoria decided to set out not just to help him, but others with dementia too. Other carers. Other families. Others who were just looking for a friendly face. And so, in 2019, she formed the Kubiak Dementia Foundation.
Through uplifting and safe event days for all generations, the Foundation exists to aim to put a smile on the faces of those living with dementia, their families and Carers, to bring together people with similar experiences and to provide volunteers on the day with invaluable understanding and guidance on looking after their loved ones.
Victoria Kubiak is a healthcare therapist with over 30 year’s experience and is a Nutritional Therapist and Aromatherapist. Group talks on Dementia and Nutrition can be arranged.
‘I just wanted to say thank you for such a lovely event. Thank you to all the volunteers that helped to make the day happen and thank you all for being so welcoming and supportive. We had such a lovely time and nice chats even though we came towards the end of the day. We had a lovely tour around the gardens too, what a beautiful space. The energy and vibe was just amazing, as was our tour guide!
On the way back home my mum said she felt uplifted!! I have to agree :)’
Name of Account: Kubiak Dementia Foundation
Name of Bank:
NatWest Bank,
40 Queens Road,
Clifton. BS8 1BF
Sort code: 60-17-12
Account Number: 93880316
If you are making a donation via Bank Transfer, please use your Surname as reference and also email the details to info@kubiakdementiafoundation.co.uk
Cheques payable to: Kubiak Dementia Foundation
Post cheques to:
Kubiak Dementia Foundation,
164 Old Church Road,
Clevedon,
North Somerset,
BS21 7TU
If you are sending a cheque, please include your contact details so we know who you are, or email the details to info@kubiakdementiafoundation.co.uk
Donations can be paid directly via our Just giving page
On a sunny Saturday in September, the Kubiak Dementia Foundation launched and hosted, a dementia-friendly, family-friendly, animal-friendly day out at the historic Georgian premises of Penny Brohn in Pill.
We are delighted to announce that Kubiak Dementia Foundation is holding another event this Summer.
If you have any fundraising ideas or would like to discuss any aspects of the Foundation, its purpose, work or activities, please contact us using the details below or this form.
