DementiaForum

Dementia Forum is aimed at family and friends of dementia patients, offering support and insights on challenges faced by those caring for family members

[DementiaForum @dforg_int]

Mariama Samateh, @DementiaForumX, and Sophie Lu-Axelsson, Swedish Care International - about the upcoming Dementia Forum X 2021, #DFX2021!
Last days to register: https://t.co/ygfHLlvNI2
@dementiacentre @beatdementia @YoungDemNetwork @DementiaFriends @DementiaFriends#dementia

[DementiaForum @dforg_int]

Here is a recap of some of the highlights from the last day of Dementia Forum X, a session about Dementia Caregiving and Advocacy. https://t.co/EglDi3i3Ss

[DementiaForumX @DementiaForumX]

On behalf of all of us at Swedish Care International and the Forum For Elderly Care, we thank you – the participants - for creating a truly collaborative community to learn, share, and connect throughout “A Dementia Journey” at this year’s Dementia Forum X. #DFX2021

[DementiaForumX @DementiaForumX]

#DFX2021 may have come to an end but now is the time to reflect and build on the insights shared by #globalleaders in healthcare, policy and #dementia care. Here is a recap of some of yesterday's highlights.

[DementiaForumX @DementiaForumX]

And with that, we have come to the end of the final day of #DFX2021! A huge thank you to all the participants and members of the audience who contributed to the rich discussions. We are eager to see the outcomes of the sessions and hope to see you all again in 2023!

[Embajada de Chile en Suecia / Chiles Ambassad @EmbaChileSuecia]

🇸🇪 Första damen i Chile, Cecilia Morel, deltog igår i öppnandet av demensforum X, tillsammans med Nationella tjänsten för äldre-direktören Octavio Vergara. Syftet med aktiviteten är att utbyta åsikter och erfarenheter om äldreomsorg.

[DementiaForumX @DementiaForumX]

Our last panel discussion of #DFX2021 has just come to an end! Here we share some highlights from the session on "Design and Dementia in Long Term Care" - with @JulieOckerby, @Andrea_Harman, Dr Klas Sjöberg from @BrainLit_Global and Nils Styf from @hemso_se

[DementiaForumX @DementiaForumX]

Thank you Prof Harriet Finne-Soleri, Dr Hanadi Khamis M. Al Hamad of @HMC_Qatar, and Prof Joakim Öhlen of @uniofgothenburgfor for the insightful discussion on post diagnostics and #PalliativeCare. #DFX2021

[DementiaForumX @DementiaForumX]

#Swedish Minister for Health and Social Affairs, Lena Hallengren, says "I hope that even more people working in the sector get the very important knowledge to make sure that we can meet people living with dementia...with the right care and the right competence" #DFX2021

[Sarah Lenz Lock @SarahLenzLock]

Terrific panel on #women & dementia and caregiving at #dfx2021 with inspiring women leaders. Want to share our report on the issues. https://t.co/DLgOsG2iMS

[DementiaForumX @DementiaForumX]

Today is the final day of #DFX2021! We hope you are as excited as us about the exciting lineup of discussions ahead. Here is a recap of some moments from Day 2.

[DementiaForum @dforg_int]

@PaolaBarbarino @WHO @octaviovergara @nishapillai @AlzDisInt @IshtarGovia @DementiaForumX #DFX2021

[Paola Barbarino @PaolaBarbarino]

NOt enough action on #dementia is coming from governments! Emerging from an energetic session #DFX2021 with Tarun Dua of @WHO and @octaviovergara from Chile moderated by the brilliant @nishapillai @AlzDisInt @IshtarGovia

[DementiaForumX @DementiaForumX]

Bill Glover of @homeinstead explains "Everything is based on relationship. If we can get a really in-depth relationship with our clients and with their families, then we're going to have a good outcome here." #DFX2021

[DementiaForum @dforg_int]

We love and appreciate our caregivers <3 Thank you for your dedication to the job! #DFX2021

[DementiaForumX @DementiaForumX]

"Dementia care needs the perfect balance of high care and high touch. While other jobs may go away because of technology, #dementiacare will be enhanced by that." - Melissa Mitchell, @AgeofAging #DFX2021

[DementiaForumX @DementiaForumX]

Don't forget to visit the exhibition at #DFX2021!

[DementiaForumX @DementiaForumX]

Dr Tarun Dua, @WHO explains "School-age children need to be made aware of dementia-related challenges and how people living with dementia can be actively engaged. Any country plan needs this kind of multi-pronged strategy." #DFX2021

[DementiaForumX @DementiaForumX]

That's a wrap on an energetic discussion on government policies, #investment and research in dementia at #DFX2021. Thank you @PaolaBarbarino of @AlzDisInt, @octaviovergara and Dr Tarun Dua of @WHO. We encourage participants to continue the dialogue in our networking sessions!

[DementiaForum @dforg_int]

How can we reach more vulnerable populations such as indigenous groups and people in #LMICs to reduce the incidence of #dementia globally? #DFX2021

[DementiaForumX @DementiaForumX]

Thank you Prof @MiiaKivipelto, Prof @Gill_Livingston, Prof Adesola Ogunniyi and Dr Susanne Röhr for the insightful discussion on #dementia risk reduction and early interventions. #DFX2021

[DementiaForumX @DementiaForumX]

In response to the pandemic, First Lady of #Chile @ceciliamorel says, "We had to ensure the rights of the people living with dementia while also looking after their vaccination process. Respecting, of course, caregivers and helping along in the decision-making process." #DFX2021

[DementiaForumX @DementiaForumX]

We love to see your feedback! We hope you are excited for Day 2 of #DFX2021!