We are extremely saddened to hear that Wendy Mitchell has died. Wendy was an incredible campaigner and advocate for dementia research and has educated and inspired so many over the years. Wendy will be greatly missed and our thoughts are with her loved ones at this time.
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This short course from Bradford University is very timely with the launch of our new booklet, out shortly - Dementia and End of Life Choices.
“Of course great palliative care should exist for all but so should the choice to die with dignity”, @WendyPMitchell in today’s @DailyMailUK. A typically clearly, compassionately argued piece.
Today, we are calling for end-of-life conversations to happen earlier and to be a normal and expected part of life. This is to make sure conversations do not happen in a time of stress or crisis and that people can remain in control of their end-of-life decisions.
"I am still me, Why can't you see? The same face, the same smile #dementia can't hide..." A poem from @ECREDementia film 'Stories of Empowerment' spotlighting the value of co-production for those living with dementia. Please watch & share! https://t.co/x3U5pHWsVw @marinarofrankie
It took over 5 years and two breakdowns before I was finally diagnosed. Unfortunately, my story is not unusual This type of devastating journey MUST end.
This is utterly shameful: Parent threatened with withdrawal of care for high vulnerable daughter if requesting that staff mask around her. In Scotland. 😢😠
I really appreciated being able to meet @InterdemEurope members in person for the first time in Helsinki - inspirational researchers trying to find solutions and support for people living with dementia.
Smiling is good for the brain.
Good for your health.
Anyway.
Your brain health is the key to your overall health – it’s the agent for all human actions and experiences as a human.