Project We Forgot

A community of support for carers to persons with dementia. Telling stories to humanize the journey and empower those on it. Connect. Learn. Inspire.

[Project We Forgot @projectweforgot]

What could happen when we combine the power of service design and public health to drive positive change for dementia and brain health? 🧠

Read the perspectives of @heymelchan as she explores the tangible possibilities. https://t.co/uf6jXflupI

[Project We Forgot @projectweforgot]

As part of Mental Health Awareness Week, Keir inspires us to have a better sense of perspective while in the process of watching a loved one battle dementia.

Read Keir's story here: https://t.co/PF0zUO8rPV

#dementia #Caregiver #MentalHealthMatters

[Project We Forgot @projectweforgot]

Aaliya's story shares the perspective of a child and how she assimilated the reality of her grandmother’s Alzheimer’s, whilst living in a country that hadn’t yet prioritized dementia care for the elderly.

Read Aaliya's story here: https://t.co/xXnykQlrBV

#Dementia #Caregiver

[Project We Forgot @projectweforgot]

In Dishen’s story, he recounts the loving memories of his grandfather “tata” along with bringing light to the importance of looking out for the mental health of people with dementia.

Read Dishen’s story here: https://t.co/xzpcS91ZJw

#WorldAlzMonth #Dementia #caregiver

[Project We Forgot @projectweforgot]

Robing’s story is about a son trying to give his mother the best possible care while making some of the toughest decisions behind-the-scenes of her frontotemporal dementia.

Check out his story: https://t.co/ooed6tPRH1

#WorldAlzMonth #Dementia

[Project We Forgot @projectweforgot]

This year for World Alzheimer’s Month, we are celebrating the experiences and journeys of caregivers and their loved ones from all around the globe! 🌏

Join us tomorrow on World Alzheimer’s Day, for the release of our first story in this series! 💜

#WorldAlzMonth #Dementia

[Melissa Chan @heymelchan]

Sharing our work at https://t.co/q3dibflFXH with a global audience at #ADI2022! Glad to have joined an amazing panel of speakers discussing innovation, technology and entrepreneurship in the area of #dementia care. @wyldementia @GBHI_Fellows @AlzDisInt

[Global Brain Health Institute @GBHI_Fellows]

Call for submissions for a special edition of @alzassociation Alzheimer's & Dementia on data harmonization of complex datasets in studies of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD). Guest edited by @birtutamtuz @UCSFImaging @SFVAMC
https://t.co/qxPXzY3CPe

[Project We Forgot @projectweforgot]

Putting her creative spin in a graphic novel, @melanderings writes about eleven-year-old Ash's relationship with her 'superheroine' Ah Ma. Suitable for young readers, the book gently introduces children to dementia in a heartwarming superhero story. 💜https://t.co/beTTMhBr4s

[The Telegraph @Telegraph]

🧠 Prolonged isolation during lockdown had devastating effects on our brain health.

Social isolation has been robustly proven to hasten dementia and long-term cognitive decline.

Here’s how to reverse pandemic brain ageing 🧵👇
https://t.co/bfEvxrw6Zx

[World Young Leaders in Dementia Network @wyldementia]

Huge congrats and good luck to @heymelchan as she begins her journey as a @GBHI_Fellows! Very proud and looking forward to seeing where it takes you.

[Project We Forgot @projectweforgot]

Congratulations @heymelchan and all the best as you begin your journey as a @GBHI_Fellows !

[Global Brain Health Institute @GBHI_Fellows]

First, we're delighted to introduce Melissa Chan @heymelchan. Melissa uses design and development as tools to provide intervention for persons living with dementia and their carers. @ProjectWeForgot @WYLDementia @atlanticfellows @tcddublin
https://t.co/hPx5Q8r9fD

[Project We Forgot @projectweforgot]

Caregiving for a loved one with #dementia? Join us this Saturday and explore how you can better care for yourself with simple body movement and breathing exercises in this self-care session.

Register here: https://t.co/NM0CupIMyL

[Project We Forgot @projectweforgot]

What's the role #grandchildren play in the circle of #dementia care? Join us on 19th Sep & find out!
The event will feature short films on dementia & a panel discussion with young caregivers and community experts. Details here: https://t.co/6B08xnrXPG

[Project We Forgot @projectweforgot]

Our FILM & Panel session happening LIVE tomorrow 5 Sep, Sat, 2pm SGT! 2 Short-Films. Interview with the youth filmmakers. Panel discussion on #Dementia and the impact on young caregivers. Save the date and join us here: https://t.co/MyLEA9zaT8

[Project We Forgot @projectweforgot]

"My choice is more to laugh with him; there’s no point getting mad at him anyway."

[CNA @ChannelNewsAsia]

‘Help’s out there, just ask’: How dementia day care helped, when grandpa kept getting lost https://t.co/yhiXIH09jL

[Project We Forgot @projectweforgot]

Join us “LIVE” this #WAM2020! A total of 4 #dementia short films from the Singapore Mental Health Film Festival over two event dates. Panel conversations on dementia, impact on young caregivers, and the role grandchildren play in the circle of care. https://t.co/FIq2fwwE9L

[Project We Forgot @projectweforgot]

"As my he was aging, we did not know much about #dementia back then and just thought he was getting old.”

@dishenkumar, Host of Health Matters on Astro Awani, #Malaysia , shares his story and beautiful memories of his Grandfather.

https://t.co/oe88H0Rnm3

[Project We Forgot @projectweforgot]

"Looking back, Mum could have had a better quality of life especially at the beginning but we didn’t know about #Dementia. We weren’t educated about this."

Through Diedre's journey in caring for her Mum, #CaringWithYou (CWY) in #Malaysia was born.

https://t.co/ya5oOxiNAT

[Dr Joanna Sun @JoannaSZSun]

Very thankful to be able to contribute @projectweforgot - 5 Things to consider when tailoring your home environment for a loved one with dementia #Dementia #DementiaAwarenessWeek2020 #Alzheimers #design #environment https://t.co/6bQzIyqdWP