Shannen Beadle

Discharge Facilitator @LCHNHSTrust at @LeedsHospitals and Bank nurse in a care home #Leeds …… MSc in Advanced Dementia Studies 2022 @UniofBradford #Muslim

[Shannen Beadle @SBdischargefac]

Job advert open to Registered Nurses, Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists. Please retweet ❤️

[Shannen Beadle @SBdischargefac]

Job advert out within my team if anyone fancies it - Discharge Facilitator role - x1 full time x1 part time (based at St James Hospital, Leeds)

https://t.co/q1Zz8jRHgg

[Shannen Beadle @SBdischargefac]

@MsVespertilio @dave43law 😂😂😂😂love this!

[Dementia UK @DementiaUK]

Admiral Nurse for Lewy body dementia, Rachel Thompson, joins others to share common misconceptions about #dementia.

Made with @OpenUniversity as part of @BBC’s Memories and Dementia week.

What myths have you heard about dementia? Let us know in the comments. 👇

#BBCMemoriesandDementia

[Dementia UK @DementiaUK]

Did you know that by law, #employers must make reasonable adjustments to enable employees with #dementia to continue in their role?

These reasonable adjustments will depend on the person with dementia's unique situation, but it's important for them to be involved in all discussions.

Learn more here: https://t.co/7G5G3vzC6d

[Dementia UK @DementiaUK]

Reminiscence therapy involves discussing events and experiences from the past. It can help evoke memories, stimulate mental activity and improve a person with #dementia’s mood and wellbeing. 💙

Find out more on our website 👇
https://t.co/hLofC6aIk4

[Dementia UK @DementiaUK]

For working carers of people with #dementia, support from their employer can make a big difference as they balance the dual responsibilities of working and caring.

We've produced a free #DementiaAtWork guide to help you support the needs of your employees and customers who are living with or caring for someone with the condition.

Download our guide here: https://t.co/ix1LsymI9i

[Shannen Beadle @SBdischargefac]

@MichaelRosenYes Thanks for your tweet Michael, honestly the comments are something else. So many angry people in the world. I love your tweet! I actually do this all the time in Asda thankfully staff don’t interact with me normally though 🤣

[Alasdair MacLullich @A_MacLullich]

Hypoactive delirium—characterized by withdrawal, lethargy, and decreased responsiveness—is missed up to 75% of the time. Why? Because these patients don't "cause trouble."

They lie quietly, often dismissed as "just tired" or "a bit down."

These are the patients we're failing most. Let's change that.

#HypoactiveDelirium #PatientSafety

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[Alzheimer's Society @alzheimerssoc]

‘I was told I was too young for dementia and my symptoms were the menopause.’

A major difference between men and women as they get older is the menopause.

This is especially relevant for people with young onset dementia as early symptoms can be hard to recognise or not obvious.

They might be put down to other factors such as stress, difficulties with relationships or work, or the menopause.

This was the experience of Anita who had to fight four years for a diagnosis as her symptoms were initially dismissed as the menopause.

‘When I was around 45, I knew something was wrong. I couldn't remember names and faces, directions or where places were.

‘I started seeing the GP to understand what was happening. I explained about the memory issues, but I kept being told I was too young for dementia.

I needed to have somebody have a look at my memory - what I was seeing, hearing and feeling. Not a “O my God she’s here again. What is she coming in with now?”

‘It was put down to menopause, psychosis, hysteria and hypochondria.

The lack of an early and accurate dementia diagnosis had a damaging impact on Anita’s life.

‘The symptoms meant I had problems with my work. I was told I would have to leave or do a fitness to practice test.

‘Because I didn’t have a diagnosis, I couldn’t get the workplace support I needed or the medical insurance that could have helped, so I had to take early retirement and leave.

‘I went from being employed to being on the dole. Not having a diagnosis also meant that I couldn’t get any financial support.

‘I couldn’t claim any benefits for nearly 2 years and had to cash in pensions, use my savings and receive financial help from family, to get by.

‘Despite all this, by the time I got a diagnosis I was £2000 in debt.

‘If I had gotten a timely diagnosis I could have changed jobs. I could have continued working.

‘I feel passionately about the importance of getting an early diagnosis, and that early onset dementia symptoms are not confused with and assumed to be caused by the menopause.’

[Shannen Beadle @SBdischargefac]

Introduction to Parkinson's for Health and Social Care professionals #onlinesession #Parkinsonsdisease

https://t.co/sjtDUgeuK4

[Shannen Beadle @SBdischargefac]

@Justacarehomeg1 Thank you x

[Shannen Beadle @SBdischargefac]

Might be a bit quiet on X this next year or so ... I'm heading on maternity leave on Friday 👶 #maternityleave

[Shannen Beadle @SBdischargefac]

@PaulaMc007 Thanks Paula! Xx

[Shannen Beadle @SBdischargefac]

SPIN-D: Building Connections for Inclusive Dementia Care #dementia #research

https://t.co/zRUvYENvNG

[Shannen Beadle @SBdischargefac]

Article - https://t.co/pTZzGOoITW

[Shannen Beadle @SBdischargefac]

Care home app reduced residents’ hospital admissions #research #carehomeresearch

https://t.co/pwl5etdF4X

[Craig Colligan @CraigRGNDem]

Music has incredible benefits for those with dementia! It can evoke memories, improve mood, and enhance communication. Harness the power of music to uplift lives and create meaningful connections!

#DementiaCare #MusicTherapy #MemoryMatters

[Craig Colligan @CraigRGNDem]

Activity is not about expecting a result, it's about the taking part and enabling the person to partake in any way they want. Person centred activities provide personhood, enablement and encouragement to residents in care homes.

#Activity #Carehomes #Dementia #Personhood

[Craig Colligan @CraigRGNDem]

Understanding the 7 Domains of Wellbeing is crucial for supporting those with dementia. Each domain identity, meaning, connectedness, autonomy, growth, security & joy contributes to a holistic approach, enhancing quality of life.

#DementiaCare #Wellbeing #DrAllenPowers