Mark Challinor

Admiral Nurse on the Dementia UK national helpline: Runner, Cyclist and gym fanatic

[Mark Challinor @1564Gordon]

@biztradegovuk Post Office Scandal Full Compensation and accountability https://t.co/k29s8wBIRq via @UKChange

[Mark Challinor @1564Gordon]

Second day with the lovely staff @LeedsBS Sheffield today raising awareness about #dementia and understanding the role of #admiralnurses and @DementiaUK Call into the branch to share your experiences and to have a chat

[Mark Challinor @1564Gordon]

Excellent article. What we say and how we say it is vital in building positive relationships in helping families with dementia. As #admiralnurses , we are here to support you @DementiaUK

[Innovations in Dementia @Innov_Dementia]

How should we talk about #dementia?

Take a look at these NEW guidelines co produced with #DEEP members Allison, Dory, George, Gerry, Julie, Lorraine + Steve, in partnership with KYN Care Homes

https://t.co/cHlIcpEAmn

[Mark Challinor @1564Gordon]

@WendyPMitchell I love Gibraltar Wendy, I just wish it was cheap to buy a property! Did you get to see the monkeys?

[Mark Challinor @1564Gordon]

I’m here @LeedsBS Sheffield for the next three days helping people with dementia. If you get chance pop in for a chat @DementiaUK

[Sarah Cooper @SarahMerrillLei]

From Reading onto ➡️ Halifax 🚉 next week @DementiaUK Admiral Nurse clinics will be in #Yorkshire! Appointments available in Halifax and Sheffield.

Free, 45 minute appointments with a specialist nurse to discuss what's important to you about #dementia:

https://t.co/Lx6GOEURSy

[Dementia UK @DementiaUK]

If you have any concerns around #dementia, including sundowning, symptoms, or getting a diagnosis, we're here for you. 💙

Speak to a specialist dementia nurse by calling 0800 888 6678, email [email protected] or book an appointment here: https://t.co/Ap0LXba8aO

[Mark Challinor @1564Gordon]

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[Mark Challinor @1564Gordon]

I've added my name to @DementiaUK's #FixTheFunding campaign to make care fairer for people with dementia. Will you join me? https://t.co/nfqny5naNW

[Dementia UK @DementiaUK]

Restlessness – including fidgeting, pacing and trying to leave the home – is common in people with #dementia. 🚶

We have put together these tips to help you understand the causes of restlessness, how to cope with it, and calming techniques.

Read more: https://t.co/5qLEFoCdpz

[Vic Lyons RMN, MSC ( Health Care Leadership) @viclyons]

It doesn’t matter where you live or what stage of your dementia journey you are at our Admiral Nurses are here to help you.

You can book an appointment, contact our helpline, join us in a Twitter Space or read/view content on our website.

We are here for you

[Dementia UK @DementiaUK]

Delirium is common in people with #dementia and can make them increasingly confused and distressed. We explain what #delirium is, the causes, signs to be aware of and how you can help.

Read more advice about delirium: https://t.co/09uDUakOya

[Dementia UK @DementiaUK]

"...Staffed by specialist Admiral Nurses, our Helpline offers support and guidance on all stages of dementia, including grieving for a loved one. Anyone affected by dementia can contact the Helpline on 0800 888 6678 or by emailing [email protected]." - @HildaHayo [4/4]

[Dementia UK @DementiaUK]

We’re sorry to hear that Tony Bennett @itstonybennett has died having lived with Alzheimer’s disease for several years, and send our condolences to him and his family. 💙 [1/4]

https://t.co/B1qGWn5H4l

[Dementia UK @DementiaUK]

How can you deliver bad news to a person with #dementia? 🤔

Due to changes in the brain, they may struggle to understand what you have said, or to retain it.

This becomes challenging in situations like the illness or death of a loved one. 💙

Read more: https://t.co/ucfnmMudGF

[Dementia UK @DementiaUK]

Can you inherit #dementia? 🤔

Many people fear that dementia runs in the family but in the vast majority of cases, it is not inherited.

We share which dementias have a genetic link, how they are diagnosed and how to manage them.

Read more advice: https://t.co/S6cxJkL4I1

[Dementia UK @DementiaUK]

This Sunday at 3pm there will be a nationwide test of the Government’s new National Emergency Alert, which could be distressing and confusing for a person with #dementia. 🚨

We explain more about the test, how you can prevent distress and how to opt out: https://t.co/zFNtfJ2CjO

[Dementia UK @DementiaUK]

What is Parkinson's disease? And how does it relate to #dementia? 🤔

About a third of people with Parkinson's will go on to develop dementia, usually in the later stages.

Read more: https://t.co/K1WQ8y6Mt2

#ParkinsonsAwarenessWeek #Parkinsons

[Dementia UK @DementiaUK]

Many people with #dementia become confused and disorientated at times.

This may lead to them believing things that are not true – known as ‘false beliefs’ or ‘delusions’. 🤔

We explain how you can help the person you care for: https://t.co/6KWb84BVAz

[Dementia UK @DementiaUK]

The clocks go forward on Sunday 🕑, and we're raising awareness of sundowning. #Sundowning is a term used for changes in behaviour that occur in the evening, around dusk. 🌇

For more tips about how to manage sundowning, click here 👇
https://t.co/N2HnIDbEUQ

[Kate Lee @KateLeeCEO]

Just look at this powerhouse! The combined executive teams of @alzheimerssoc and @DementiaUK Some serious plotting with wonderful colleagues. Be afraid Dementia… be very afraid 😱.