Carlisle Dementia Action Alliance

Working collaboratively to raise awareness and positively change perceptions of dementia, aiming to create Dementia Friendly communities across the region 🙌

[Cumbria Police @Cumbriapolice]

Do you care for someone who has dementia and worry that they may go missing?
The #HerbertProtocol records vital information which may help us locate individuals as soon as possible should they go missing.
#DAW2024
More info: https://t.co/EpzvJOOjip

[Carlisle Dementia Action Alliance @CarlisleDaa]

Did you know, this week is #DementiaActionWeek aimed at raising awareness of dementia on a local and national level.

As with last year, this year’s theme is #Dementia diagnosis. Find out more from @alzheimerssoc ⤵️

https://t.co/aPR2ui5hXR

[Carlisle Dementia Action Alliance @CarlisleDaa]

Over the last four weeks Kevin and Becky have been volunteering, spending some time delivering Dementia Friends Sessions to the lovely team at @EVHandJigsaw

Back there this morning for the last of the sessions 👍 #Dementia #Awareness #Insights #Understanding #CommunitySupport

[Carlisle Dementia Action Alliance @CarlisleDaa]

Who else loves to curl up with a cuppa and a good book? 📚☕

On World Book Day, we'd love to hear your recommendations 📖 that others could add on to their list of reads, especially any that you feel have been useful around #Dementia 👍💬 #Insights #Awareness #WorldBookDay

[Dementia Friends @DementiaFriends]

This Valentine’s Day make it dementia-friendly by using ‘L.O.V.E’! 💙

L - Look back together.
O – Open yourself to connecting in different ways.
V – Verbalise your feelings.
E – Express yourself in the person’s love language.

[Carlisle Dementia Action Alliance @CarlisleDaa]

Tullie House maybe closed for some exciting updates, but the team are still delivering amazing initiatives, taking them to our local communities.

Like Meet me at the Museum, check out the details ⤵️

https://t.co/9tOVNB1vGP

#Dementia #CommunityInitiatives #Carlisle #Impact

[Dementia Friends @DementiaFriends]

We have some simple steps and tips to help support somebody living with dementia through the winter months❄️;

Make sure the person is dressed appropriately.

Keep the room warm.

Encourage regular movement.

Click the link to find out all of our tips: https://t.co/jI3dGczvSr

[Dementia UK @DementiaUK]

We want to wish you all a happy and relaxing festive season and remind you that there is no such thing as the ‘perfect’ Christmas.

Pop a heart '💙' in the comments if you agree. 👇

Our Helpline (0800 888 6678) is open every day except 25th December if you need support.

[Dementia UK @DementiaUK]

Here's a list of phone numbers for services that can provide support during the festive season, including our own Helpline – which is open every day except 25th December. 📞

Save this post in case you need it, and share it so other people know where to access support.

[Carlisle Dementia Action Alliance @CarlisleDaa]

Some useful advice from @alzheimerssoc offering different ways to help #Support someone living with #Dementia in the cold weather. Especially now as the temperature dropped this week right across the region and the winter months are fast approaching ❄⤵️

https://t.co/fR4k4X0E1g

[Carlisle Dementia Action Alliance @CarlisleDaa]

#Tips from @alzheimerssoc to support someone living with #dementia this Bonfire Weekend #Support #Insights

https://t.co/qx9MdwPYoR

[Carlisle Dementia Action Alliance @CarlisleDaa]

Our lovely Chair Kevin said its been great to be able to provide #Dementia Friends #Awareness Sessions for staff at @TheLanesSC and good to hear about their positive support for the Age Friendly Carlisle project.

#Insights #Understanding #Impact #Community

[Carlisle Dementia Action Alliance @CarlisleDaa]

One of our @DementiaFriends Ambassadors Becky spent a fab morning recently with some of the Management Team and Guest Services Team Caledonia Park in continued work towards creating dementia-friendly communities #Dementia #Insights #Understanding #Awareness #Perceptions

[Carlisle Dementia Action Alliance @CarlisleDaa]

Check this out ⤵️

[Carlisle Dementia Action Alliance @CarlisleDaa]

The power of music is incredible 💯🎶

We'd love to hear what song brings a smile to your day, gets your toes tapping, or even better dancing around the kitchen! 💬⤵️

#Dementia #Insights #Music #Support #Wellbeing #MoodBooster #ThursdayThoughts

[Dementia Friends @DementiaFriends]

Have you seen the checklist for dementia symptoms? ✔

This isn't a tool to diagnose dementia but it could help you discuss symptoms with your GP or any other health professional

Find out more: https://t.co/VhnVNKa6q5

#dementiafriends #dementia #dementiasymptoms

[Carlisle Dementia Action Alliance @CarlisleDaa]

This looks fab @iCanWowCumbria @age_uk Carlisle & Eden 👌👍

[Alzheimer's Society @alzheimerssoc]

Sharing stories which show the true reality of dementia are so important to raising vital awareness.

However, talking about it can be difficult. Share your unfiltered experiences of dementia anonymously at https://t.co/O8h3oOv1M0.

[Dementia UK @DementiaUK]

People with #dementia may not always recognise when they are thirsty or be able to express their thirst.

This may mean that they do not drink enough and become dehydrated. 🥛

Read more tips to help encourage someone with dementia to drink enough here: https://t.co/57sSS9xiov

[Dementia UK @DementiaUK]

Restlessness – including fidgeting, pacing and trying to leave the home – is common in people with #dementia. 🚶

We have put together these tips to help you understand the causes of restlessness, how to cope with it, and calming techniques.

Read more: https://t.co/5qLEFoCdpz