Wellness coach launches recipe ebook in aid of Lanarkshire dementia charity in dad's memory

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An East Kilbride fitness instructor has pledged to support a local dementia charity in memory of her late father.Arleen Dingwall's dad, Bobby Brown, lost his life to the illness back in January, 2011, aged 74.Bobby was diagnosed with vascular dementia and Arleen could only watch as her beloved dad deteriorated before her eyes.The Lindsayfield mum-of-two told Lanarkshire Live she struggled to come to terms with his death and "lost all motivation" for teaching.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android But, after taking a change in direction with her career and re-training as a pilates instructor, she has expanded her now thriving wellness business, specialising in pregnancy and postnatal pilates and stress-busting meditation.Keen to give back to the community that supported her, Arleen chose a charity close to her heart to fundraise for throughout last month.And, she said, it had to be EK Dementia Carers Group, in memory of her dad.Arleen has created a recipe ebook containing 50 healthy meal ideas which include the calorie amount per serving - with all proceeds going to the charity which provides support for people with dementia, and their families, at its day care centre in Greenhills.The 48-year-old said: "I lost my dad 11 years ago to vascular dementia and wanted to do something in his memory in the new