Dementia Action Alliance Sheffield

A social movement creating projects so people living with dementia can take part in community life.

[Age UK Sheffield @ageuksheffield]

We've just added 2 more really helpful links to our Sheffield Dementia Friendly Month campaign page. These are "Spotting the Early Signs of Dementia" & "How to offer help to someone with dementia who doesn’t want it" Take a look here https://t.co/U0fceljznf #SDFM21 #Dementiasheff

[Dementia Action Alliance Sheffield @DementiaAction]

We are really pleased to be working with @ShefBiztogether to explore how we can support #Sheffield businesses to be more dementia friendly. If you’d like to be involved, please get in touch! [email protected]
#SDFM21 #dementiasheffield

[Age UK Sheffield @ageuksheffield]

Although getting older is the biggest risk factor for dementia, there are things you can do to help reduce your own risk, such as staying physically active & eating a healthy balanced diet. Find support and further information on: https://t.co/7UWt6FOcn5 #SDFM21 #dementia

[Natasha Wilson @N_Wilson94]

⭐️ Living with dementia?

⭐️ Caring for someone with dementia?

⭐️ Working with people living with dementia?

Call us at @ageuksheffield, we can help, and if we can’t ourselves, we’ll know someone who can.

📞 0114 250 2850

@HelpSheffield @SheffieldStar @BBCSheffield

[Age UK Sheffield @ageuksheffield]

It’s Sheffield Dementia Friendly Month! Services across the city are joining together to raise awareness of the services and support available for people living with dementia in our city & support available for professionals who support them. Find out more https://t.co/1Prrj9OAwV

[Dementia Advice Sheffield @dementiaadshef]

We have space available on our upcoming training session: "Helping someone living with dementia to choose a care home" on Thursday May 6th.

Find out more about this free training session and book your place now via this link! https://t.co/Rw2UpUwW6h

[Age UK Sheffield @ageuksheffield]

Do you work in a role supporting older people who may be struggling to heat their home & keep warm? This training session aims to support health/social care professionals/vols to feel confident in responding to this situation. Please share & sign up here https://t.co/aF8zW4DI6e

[Sheffield Mind Ltd @SheffieldMind]

.@ageuksheffield are offering free training to support health & social care professionals in Sheffield gain knowledge & confidence about Suicide Prevention.
Full details below:

[Dementia Action Alliance Sheffield @DementiaAction]

You can see all of our previous newsletters and sign up to receive them going forward in the new year by visiting our page. The newsletter is created specifically for professionals & volunteers working in dementia care in Sheffield https://t.co/BB1n1xd9bQ #dementiasheff

[Dementia Action Alliance Sheffield @DementiaAction]

We’ve just sent our very last Dementia News newsletter of the year. With tips for Christmas and supporting someone living with dementia through the vaccine process to new activities and training opportunities, see the newsletter here https://t.co/Od0I3sFGjl

[Age UK Sheffield @ageuksheffield]

In Jan & Feb we will be delivering expert training about suicide and suicide prevention to Sheffield professionals working in health & social care. The sessions are free & will take place via Zoom. For more details & to see previous session feedback, visit https://t.co/mVYfbVpYg9

[Dementia Advice Sheffield @dementiaadshef]

Whether you're providing the vaccine or caring for someone living with dementia due to get the Covid-19 vaccine, our top tips might help you prepare & ensure it's an experience that is as relaxed, quick & effective as possible https://t.co/TMUjO5RdHg #CovidVaccine #dementiasheff

[Age UK Sheffield @ageuksheffield]

The new rules about what people can or can't do across the country for Christmas, can understandably be a little confusing! @age_uk have put together all the up to date info and guidance that helps explain the new rules for everyone. Here is the link https://t.co/3JVpsHWpNo

[Dementia Action Alliance Sheffield @DementiaAction]

We’ve been sent a very powerful poem written by Kevin who is living well with dementia. He’s given permission for it to be shared to raise awareness of life on the dementia journey.Thank you to Kevin for writing and allowing us to share his poem & gain insight into his experience

[Dementia Action Alliance Sheffield @DementiaAction]

These two festive are taking place this weekend, they are both suitable for people living with dementia. See original tweet for contact details re how to join

[Kathy Markwick @kathymarkwick]

Special thanks @CareTwelve for sponsoring 19/12 & to @soarcommunity & People Keeping Well for sponsoring 20/12. Ideal events for all the family. Why not join us for an hour of wonderful live music, Christmas songs & carols? @EndLonelinessUK @alzheimerssoc @MusicforDemUK @MfWB_CIC

[Dementia Action Alliance Sheffield @DementiaAction]

@ageuksheffield have a new service specifically for people living with young onset dementia. Find out more about what this new service offers, or join the first monthly peer support group tomorrow afternoon! Let’s make sure everyone can access the support they deserve #dementia

[Age UK Sheffield @ageuksheffield]

Tomorrow we'll host our very first monthly peer support group as part of our new Young Onset Dementia Service. These will take place via Zoom on the second Tuesday of every month between 3-4pm. More details here: https://t.co/evRWrlkcpW Please share with anyone who may benefit 🥰

[Dementia Action Alliance Sheffield @DementiaAction]

Following our Re-launch last week we are hosting a drop in Q&A session tomorrow via Zoom! from 11am - midday drop in & ask us anything about SDAA! Or if you can't make it, get in touch! Everybody welcome 🌟 https://t.co/B95LbwGdAD

[Dementia Action Alliance Sheffield @DementiaAction]

Oops! That link doesn’t seem to be working quite right! Here’s a new one https://t.co/12zaf3AoVq 🌟

[Dementia Action Alliance Sheffield @DementiaAction]

2020 has been a big year for us, from new members & innovative projects - to a new team! So, we've re-launched our Alliance! Find out about our new members/projects/website/team & more by checking out our short & sweet re-launch guide!
https://t.co/SWQazTUy53 #dementiasheffield

[Dementia Action Alliance Sheffield @DementiaAction]

@SheffMHG Thank you! We hadn’t realised there was a slightly iffy link there so thanks for the heads up 😅🌟