DonMentia was founded in August 2013 by Eileen Harrington. A registered charity where funds raised are used directly for Doncaster people affected by dementia.
Eileen’s story explaining how the charity, Donmentia, started and how it helps those who want a little reprieve #dementia#caring#charity#donmentia
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DonMentia held a lovely garden party on Saturday at Eileen’s for 60 people (carers & loved ones with dementia) to celebrate the coronation. Thanks to John Stiles (ambassador), son of Nobby, to all those who came, helped & made the day so special. #dementia#caring#DonMentia
We'd like to say a big #ThankYou to @DonMentia who have awarded us £3000 towards Singing for Memory; our weekly music sessions for adults living with memory problems. If you'd like to help us continue this work, click to find out more: https://t.co/XWXbrFziDp #ThankfulThursday
In a brief moment, a mother with Alzheimers looks into her daughter’s eyes, remembers her, and tells her she loves her.
Life is precious. Memories are a gift. Parents are the greatest gift. https://t.co/a4L8LBQdnj
It’s 4 years ago since DonMentia joined twitter! We’ve gone a little quiet but it doesn’t mean we aren’t around - we are busy caring and busy taking people with dementia out and about. Get in touch we’d love to hear from you #TwitterAnniversary#DonMentia#Doncaster#dementia
Question 8 Why do you think caregivers rarely contact adult social services departments re: dementia care? Could it be fear that person with dementia could be taken away from their home? #diversealz
For anyone following Brian and his near 3000km walk - he’s finished! How impressive is that! He’s carried the DonMentia tabard all the way too. Well done! #brianbrimmell#DonMentia#Caring#efforts https://t.co/TkxN5EYGuL
Do you live or work in the North of Doncaster? Join our 'big conversation' about enhanced access - the new service for general practice. No need to book - just join Microsoft Teams at the link below from 11 am tomorrow 👇👇👇👇
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Today’s announcement from @BorisJohnson marks an important step towards cementing the UK’s leadership in dementia research & ensuring the NHS can rapidly deliver new dementia treatments to the people who need them.
DonMentia fund raiser, Brian, is still walking. He’s crossed the border from California into Oregon & has over 800 miles to reach Canada -hopefully early Sept. He’s seen deer & his first black bear. We’re proud of you Brian, keep going! https://t.co/m37sHeamda #superstar#caring
DonMentia had a garden party for those with dementia and their carers to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. John Stiles, Ambassador, led the opening ceremony before guests ate, drank lots of tea and enjoyed the lovely garden setting #caring#DonMentia#QE2#platinumjubilee
A thread - you may remember Brian is walking 3000miles in the US for Donmentia… he’s provided an update: “so far I have had to dig my tent out of overnight snow, face an aggressive rattlesnake & angry scorpions, drank water from a frog infested horse trough, night hiked across…
4 - Brian is so close to his £500 target, please consider supporting him to raise money for DonMentia. His Just Giving account is on the link below :
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