Dementia Friendly Development Officer/ Volunteer Project Lead (North West/ Northern Ireland)
All views expressed are my own and not that of my organisation.
'It wasn’t a difficult conversation to have with the GP, I just wanted to get it done and know what was happening.'
Ian Deakin shares his story & how his dementia diagnosis has helped him find an opportunity to help others: https://t.co/3hu2I4mJ1D
#DAW2023#DementiaActionWeek
Getting a dementia diagnosis can be scary, but it’s better to know.
Join me in sharing that a diagnosis means you can get the advice and support you need. Both are just a call or click away.
Visit @alzheimerssoc at https://t.co/jIIj54EwmZ or call 0333 150 3456.
#DAW2023
"Put another jumper on", "Just work more hours!" Fantastic campaign from @Shelter 👏👏 The government needs to take action to take action to make housing affordable #CostOfLivingCrisis
Struggling to deal with companies on behalf of the person you care for? Part of our ‘tips from carers’ series, our ‘Using services’ factsheet offers insights from carers with helpful tips and advice: https://t.co/LsOWNUS9Dw
Feel lucky to work with such an amazing group of people and can't wait to show them around Liverpool when we next meet in person @alzheimerssoc#BetterTogether
Out today: waiting times for people with suspected dementia have doubled since the pandemic, leaving many without care and support. Want to find out how you can help address this? Come to stand 18 at #CPC22 to speak to us at @alzheimerssoc and hear more.
https://t.co/0jEf4NnwtV
Here’s a simple action for today to get us thinking about changes that can make our environments more accessible for people living with dementia. Whether you’re at home, at work, or out and about – what could be changed to create a more comfortable environment?
Let us know !👇
I've accidentally had a Twitter break until this pic popped up from @alzheimerssoc#MemoryWalk 2019 ❤ Dementia affects so many people that I was proud to take part with family & friends. There's still time to sign up for this year's Manchester MW on 8 Oct https://t.co/NaxpTDMiwq
Whoop woo 👇 calling all inventors and innovators - THIS IS FOR YOU!
Whether you're 18 or 80, in a laboratory or a shed - could you solve the dementia puzzle ???
Do you have some spare time and want to give back?
I'm looking for volunteers to support the Aintree Racecourse and Tatton Park Memory Walk this September. If you're interested, drop me a message 🫶
Please help us by retweeting this post to your favourite football club or rugby club. We are asking for clubs to donate #AScarfForLewy to help us raise #Awareness of #LewyBody
Fantastic service provided by @LiverpoolFT_ 💜 football for anyone affected my mental ill health all ages genders and abilities welcome!! Please contact LFT directly… why not give it a go it might just be the best thing you ever did 😊 #football#mentalhealth#liverpool
The future of early-stage #dementia support is taking SHAPE 🔵🔺
The SHAPE online dementia study, coordinated in the UK by @UniofExeter, is recruiting people aged 65 and over with a diagnosis of mild to moderate #dementia, and their carers. Read more at https://t.co/vSsaMT16lG
Will the next Prime Minister keep dementia a priority?
@RishiSunak@PennyMordaunt@trussliz please keep the government’s dementia commitments:
➡️A 10-year plan for dementia
➡️Social care reform
➡️Funding for a dementia moonshot
@alzsoccampaigns
We believe that not posting names and pictures of people in crisis is a good place to start.
Take a look at our latest blog for a discussion on respect for privacy, dignity and how to make a difference.
https://t.co/QZuvQqPgrE
#respect#blog#safeguarding
Do you work for an MP? Would you like to know more about dementia, for when you're speaking with constituents? Why not come along to our @DementiaFriends session on Mon 1st August at 1pm? For the link, email us at [email protected]
No more hate. Anti-trans soundbites in the media are giving politicians a convenient smokescreen that distracts them from addressing the urgent issues that affect us. Tell your MP that #BeingTransIsNotAnIssue https://t.co/Ttr52JAYB2
Getting a dementia diagnosis can be scary, but 91% of people affected by dementia said having an answer helped them. https://t.co/mNFYJLBj8x
If you're concerned about possible signs of dementia, @alzheimerssoc are there to help. Visit https://t.co/jIIj54EwmZ. #DAW2022