BME Dementia

Dementia in Black & Minority Ethnic communities. Our hashtag: #bmedementia

[World Dementia Council @WorldDementia]

When discussing the future of dementia advocacy we cannot ignore brain health. “We must get to the point where people who are worried about their health associate what they eat, how they exercise & how they live as being connected to their brain health” - @lennyshallcross #35AEC

[Prof Udy (U-dee) Archibong (she/her) @uduakarchibong1]

What a fantastic time with Ghanaian nurses delivering a workshop on ‘Dementia and Stigma in sub-Saharan Africa’@AFfIH4 @BMEdementia @Dementia_UoB https://t.co/7diBqf5trR

[BME Dementia @BMEdementia]

@TommyTommytee18 There are some exciting initiatives in Nigerian not linked to Dementia Nigeria, which is credited for work on awareness and Dementia Friends, and recognised by international community @DementiaAllianc @GADAAlliance #diversealz @nursesKidONE

[BME Dementia @BMEdementia]

Income also an issue so lots to think about ...juggling. #diversealz

[BME Dementia @BMEdementia]

Talking about impact of dementia on women, there is still much to be done. Stressful situations for many women who have to multitask. Also, expectations and this applies to many women from Minority Ethnic backgrounds. #diversealz

[BME Dementia @BMEdementia]

What the papers are saying: Portsmouth College has become 1st school to teach Hinglish (combination of Hindu & English) to help students should they wish to conduct business with Indian companies in the future.

[BME Dementia @BMEdementia]

Seen bowls, imagine taking a traditional cooking utensil or ingredient to a person with dementia living in a home such as a calabash or banana leaves and other items along that line. #diversealz

[Dr Cecilia Akrisie Anim CBE FRSA FRCN @cisanim]

Looking forward to welcoming @mencap_charity and other partner organisations to @theRCN today to launch the 'Treat Me Well' campaign. We must continue working together to ensure everyone with a learning disability gets the high quality and holistic care they deserve.

[BME Dementia @BMEdementia]

@diversealz scrutiny #diversealz

[BME Dementia @BMEdementia]

Real life experiences across board #diversealz. People resonate with stories. Just tell them leaving sensationalism in the trash can of laptop!

[BME Dementia @BMEdementia]

Dance and exercise simply because both are activities that promote health as well. #diversealz

[BME Dementia @BMEdementia]

This is a Crucial topic as other interventions should be sought first. detective work. Especially imp for people of colour given history of how antipsychotics administered to many. Not necessarily why using @helenfindlay question #diversealz

[careif @careif]

Assimilation is not the goal. @BMEHAW @ppvernon @wacp06 @BMEdementia #culture
https://t.co/5o2V87wec7

[Get Involved at NICE @NICEGetInvolved]

Just one week left to #Haveyoursay on the @NICEcomms draft guideline on care & support for people affected by #Dementia @DementiaVoices @Dementia_Action @BME_DemNetwork @BMEdementia

[BME Dementia @BMEdementia]

Will be interesting to see the @Touchstone_Spt commissioned play Haari Yaadain to be featured in West Yorkshire Playhouse festival featuring dementia. #southasiancommunities #DiverseAlz

[BME Dementia @BMEdementia]

Re: tweet from @journeyofcareM about voices is pertinent. Anecdotal but the voices of some people from minority ethnic communities (thinking of group where many) is often through carers. #bmedementia #diversealz

[Professor Dawn Edge @EdgeDawn]

Time to ditch the incorrect & subjugating labelling of #globalmajority people as #minority #ethnic#minorities #BME #BAME etc https://t.co/opVFI6JoR4

[BME Dementia @BMEdementia]

This... https://t.co/p008lnYtSN

[Professor Dawn Edge @EdgeDawn]

Time to ditch the incorrect & subjugating labelling of #globalmajority people as #minority #ethnic#minorities #BME #BAME etc https://t.co/opVFI6JoR4

[CommonAge Assoc. @CommonAgeAssoc]

A new survey shows many #Canadians still hold a negative view of #Alzheimers Disease and related dementias. Organisations that offer support hope this changes as awareness of the conditions increase. https://t.co/HdzRopQPNm #Canada #Dementia #stigma #Commonwealth #stopageism

[CCChat Magazine- on and around Coercive Control @CCChatMagazine]

@r_rees14 @TommyTommytee18 @elderabuseuk @safelives_ But, totally agree. Never let them fob you off. We will all be old and frail one day so this should be a concern for everybody- but for the grace of God.....