Tim "AlzSoc" Beanland

Proud to be Head of Knowledge at @Alzheimerssoc All things dementia Views my own

[Tim "AlzSoc" Beanland @AlzsocTim]

Love dogs. Don't love Crufts. Pip not impressed.

[Jemima Harrison @JemimaHarrison]

This French Bulldog - with no discernible nostrils and an almost concave face - won not just Best of Breed at Crufts today but also the Utility Group.

A terrible day for the breed. Am gutted.

[Tim "AlzSoc" Beanland @AlzsocTim]

Today is International Puzzle Day, when we celebrate all the benefits puzzles can bring.

For why we should all work out our grey matter, check out my puzzle book Mind Games https://t.co/HAO1AByH8x

To buy puzzles for people living with dementia, search https://t.co/3XQxcoTmjS

[Tim "AlzSoc" Beanland @AlzsocTim]

Nice piece in the Telegraph about rebooting your memory from @laurelives here: https://t.co/MFl9YPDXxB

Oh, and a plug for my book Mind Games to boot. Yay!

[Alzheimer's Society @alzheimerssoc]

Huge congratulations to our Chief Exec Kate Lee who has been awarded an OBE as part of the New Year Honours for her services to charity. 💙 @KateLeeCEO

[Tim "AlzSoc" Beanland @AlzsocTim]

Some really sound advice today on @theJeremyVine from @DrSarahJarvis about reducing dementia risk and the role of working out the grey matter in this. Oh, and a plug on R2 for my new book Mind Games (which conveniently covers both of these topics).

https://t.co/TyvscOWtZC

[DrSarahJarvis @DrSarahJarvis]

We're living longer than ever, which is good news - but the risk of dementia increases with age.
You can't always avoid it, but there's lots you can do to reduce your risk. I'm discussing now on @theJeremyVine @BBCRadio2
https://t.co/Drm1Nj9Avq

[Alzheimer's Society @alzheimerssoc]

Did you see Paul, who has dementia, and his wife Penny appear on @BBCTheOneShow alongside @VickyPattison and @FiCarragher? They talked about the importance of early dementia diagnosis and the hope that research is bringing.

Watch back at https://t.co/exa2XuI2Kq.

[Tim "AlzSoc" Beanland @AlzsocTim]

Yes, 'stimulation' if you like; we tend to call it keeping active - physically, mentally, socially. But your point is well made that people vary in how much support they might need to achieve this, and hence how risk overlays broader social determinants of agency and resilience.

[Tim "AlzSoc" Beanland @AlzsocTim]

Thanks, Tony. In an appendix in the book I put cognitive stimulation as a preventative measure into that vital wider context. Yes to safer drinking et al; puzzles alone are not the answer!

[Tim "AlzSoc" Beanland @AlzsocTim]

Sorry it's @TheTelegraph below not its Aussie sound alike!

[Tim "AlzSoc" Beanland @AlzsocTim]

Big thanks to @BoudiccaFox from @dailytelegraph for the feature on my new puzzle book with @alzheimerssoc Mind Games, out 12 October
https://t.co/EsrWiIJHhM

[Tim "AlzSoc" Beanland @AlzsocTim]

Big thanks to @BoudiccaFox from @dailytelegraph for the feature on my new puzzle book with @alzheimerssoc Mind Games, out 12 October
https://t.co/EsrWiIJHhM

[Tim "AlzSoc" Beanland @AlzsocTim]

Really pleased today to be alongside Emma Ruscoe talking about her husband Simon's young-onset dementia on @PackedLunchC4 . Also about my new book Mind Games with @alzheimerssoc out now 12 October 2023

[Alzheimer's Society @alzheimerssoc]

We’re very grateful to Alastair Stewart for speaking so candidly today about his symptoms and subsequent dementia diagnosis, encouraging anyone worried about themselves or someone else to seek advice.

Thank you @AlStewartOBE, our thoughts are with you and your family 🩵

[Tim "AlzSoc" Beanland @AlzsocTim]

Recruiting to a new role in my Practice Learning team! Someone to help shape our new Dementia Practice Academy. Advert, job details and Ts & Cs are all here https://t.co/vQWsCrJbID. Deadline for apps is 20 September. Please contact me direct with any questions.

[Tim "AlzSoc" Beanland @AlzsocTim]

Sign up to #MemoryWalk to help raise funds for vital campaigning efforts and support services desperately needed by people devastated by dementia, including carers https://t.co/bQMjiTG4F1

[Tim "AlzSoc" Beanland @AlzsocTim]

Just been on @TimesRadio talking about a new @alzheimerssoc survey, which highlights the staggering price unpaid carers pay to provide the bulk of vital care to loved ones. Family and friends are the backbone of support for people living with dementia.

[Tim "AlzSoc" Beanland @AlzsocTim]

So excited to be pre-announcing my first book with @centurybooksuk It's certainly given my grey matter a good workout getting to this stage, and I'm sure it will do the same for anyone doing the puzzles. Link to pre-order below.

[Alzheimer's Society @alzheimerssoc]

We’re delighted to announce the brand-new puzzle book ‘Mind Games’, created by Dr Tim Beanland, Head of Knowledge at Alzheimer’s Society.

Tim explains the benefits of practising puzzles and why Mind Games is the ultimate resource for everyone!

Pre order: https://t.co/vvXfvhVc32

[Vanessa Langford @VanessaLangers]

It may well be #BankHolidayMonday but no rest for @alzheimerssoc media team. Fab interview on @BBCBreakfast with our campaigner @TommyTommytee18 & @AlzsocTim talking about creating #dementiafriendly communities. Thanks @jonkay01 @NinaWarhurst for a great chat.

[Tim "AlzSoc" Beanland @AlzsocTim]

Exciting job opportunities @CitizensAdvice in Birmingham, working as benefits caseworkers in a new partnership with @alzheimerssoc

Deadline for applications is 24 April, so apply soon !

https://t.co/ADJIXy2Dc5

[University of Exeter @UniofExeter]

Prevention is the best means of tackling dementia. We're meeting the need for innovative, pioneering, global research to reduce the risk of dementia and have concluded that a healthy lifestyle can reduce the risk of dementia by 40%. Explore our research.

[Tim "AlzSoc" Beanland @AlzsocTim]

At @alzheimerssoc we are partnering with @CitizensAdvice to deliver benefits support to people with dementia. Excited to see job adverts for two roles with them based in Birmingham to deliver this partnership. Apply by 6 March!!

https://t.co/CcW7Z1KrrF
https://t.co/EhUmBZkoo4