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- Dementia Community Webinar Programme for 2025
- Follow me on Bluesky!
- Roundtable for PainChek
- A year of curating the Dementia Community News feed
- Finalist – Women Achieving Greatness in Social Care (WAGS) Awards 2024
- Two presentations at UK Dementia Congress
- ‘Trainers were excellent’ – Feedback on Loss and Bereavement Training
- First Open Space Webinar for Dementia Community
- Another fantastic Dementia Special Interest Group for MacIntyre
- Guest on the D Tour podcast
- Joint MC for the National Dementia Care Awards
- Panelist at the Person Centred Software Conference
- ‘Teamwork makes the dream work!’ – Presentation for NCF Communities of Practice
- Guest on the Sui-Ling Show
- Visit to Alzheimer’s Support
- Speech at the BRACE Charity Gala 2024
- Launch of the MacIntyre Dementia Pathway
- Two podcasts for Sweet Pea
- Interview with Playlist for Life
- **Double Winners! Palliative Care Awards**
- ‘Recognising and supporting carers’ – Presentation for Public Policy Exchange
- ‘What I wish I’d known when my dad was alive’ – Presentation at The Alzheimer’s & Dementia Show
- D4Dementia is 12 today!
- **Winner! ‘Outstanding Contribution to Dementia Care’**
- Dementia Action Week panel event for KYN
- Follow up appearance on the Sweet Pea Care Webinar Series
- First guest on the SweetPea Care Webinar series
- Podcast for MacIntyre focusing on dementia
- Judge for the 3rd Sector Care Awards
- ‘Excellent course, thank you’ – Feedback on NHS Loss and Bereavement Training
- Dementia Community Webinar Programme for 2024
- Podcast with ARC England and MacIntyre
- Roles with Dementia Community
- ‘More time with you’ workshop feedback
- Member – Dementia Community
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@JulesWdr @helenfindlay @AlzJoyThruTears @RakheeLb @bethyb1886 and all reading, reposting and contributing to #AlzChat ... TY. @IRememberBetter @creativitycare
Beautiful blog #alzchat ❤️💜
@bethyb1886 @GailGre59728262 Your artwork always lifts me too Gail, you must enter some pieces into the competition Beth has sent a link to above 👆x
#AlzChat 3pmEST/8pmUK Topic today: Love & hope in dementia care
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Join @NicolaP321, me & our fantastic guests (inc @MAQ02368772) for MacIntyre's next #Dementia Special Interest Group
https://www.macintyrecharity.org/events/dementia-special-interest-group-march-2025/ #learningdisabilities
I'll be speaking at the @LaingBuisson Social Care Summit North on 13 February in Manchester. I'm chairing a panel & will be joined by @george_rook, Vivien Ziwocha, Jennifer Bray & @GilesWilmore.
Use my speaker guest 10% off discount w/ code SCSN25SPKR10 https://www.laingbuissonevents.com/socialcaresummitnorth2025/
I’m hosting this! Do join us next week!!
Cc: @NamasteCareInt1 @N_Wilson94
Together in Dementia Everyday (@tide_carers) has launched a survey to understand the experiences of unpaid carers when the person they care for moves into a care home.
Take the Survey: https://buff.ly/3WBoLpg.
All responses anonymous, survey will close at 12pm on 10 February.
Dementia UK's #WeLiveWithDementia campaign brings to life the message that #dementia doesn’t just affect the person with the diagnosis – everyone around them is also affected.
Their free guide is packed with expert advice, tips and life hacks from the charity's dementia…
@bethyb1886 @viclyons @DementiaUK Thanks Beth x
@IRememberBetter @creativitycare @nursesKidONE @AlzJoyThruTears @bethyb1886 @UnicornSpark @MyCareMatters @artsaging @THEVDOVault @helenfindlay @wecaredesign #AlzChat Latest Research on Exercise and Movement in Dementia Care. The research suggests that physical activity can help preserve brain volume and cognitive function, potentially delaying the onset of dementia.
@IRememberBetter @bethyb1886 My mum learnt to play piano & read sheet music aged 8. She could still do both for all her dementia years. She sang in choirs all her life, & could sing along to carols & favourite film scores. When she did both these in later life, she came back to us. Power of music #alzchat
#alzchat great blogs by @bethyb1886 "When my dad could no longer hold a conversation, he could still sing a song” http://d4dementia.blogspot.com/2012/05/singing-from-same-hymn-sheet.html
and http://d4dementia.blogspot.com/2018/02/without-song-or-dance-what-are-we.html
@IRememberBetter @creativitycare @nursesKidONE @AlzJoyThruTears @bethyb1886 @UnicornSpark @MyCareMatters @artsaging @THEVDOVault @helenfindlay @wecaredesign #AlzChat Meaningful music can help reduce symptoms like agitation and anxiety. E.g. community mental health team integrated a personal playlist into the care of a person who had become disoriented and agitated. Listening to meaningful songs helped PLWD become more alert & engaged
The @MarkelUK #3rdSectorCareAwards fantastic judges are all experts in #SocialCare. Our judges are passionate and sincere individuals who are eager to learn about the exceptional work being done in the not-for-profit care sector. Take a look https://www.caremanagementmatters.co.uk/3rd-sector-care-awards/judges/
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@RakheeLb @IRememberBetter @nursesKidONE @AlzJoyThruTears @bethyb1886 @UnicornSpark @MyCareMatters @artsaging @THEVDOVault @helenfindlay @wecaredesign there are some fabulous nature based artists who inspire people to create, whilst benefiting from the outdoor air too... #AlzChat One of our favourite groups is the #EvantonWoodCommunity Friday group with families living with dementia
@IRememberBetter @creativitycare @nursesKidONE @AlzJoyThruTears @bethyb1886 @UnicornSpark @MyCareMatters @artsaging @THEVDOVault @helenfindlay @wecaredesign #AlzChat Fabian Perez's work often captures the passion & intensity of tango dancers, using vibrant colours and dynamic compositions to bring the scenes to life. Perez's art is known for its emotional depth and expressive style, making it a favourite among many art enthusiasts.
@IRememberBetter @creativitycare @nursesKidONE @AlzJoyThruTears @bethyb1886 @UnicornSpark @MyCareMatters @artsaging @THEVDOVault @helenfindlay @wecaredesign #AlzChat A few of my SUs are inspired by Fabian Perez's work & try to recreate the passion & intensity found in his paintings. His distinctive style, characterised by vibrant colors & dynamic compositions serve as a great source of inspiration for their own creative endeavours
@IRememberBetter @creativitycare @nursesKidONE @AlzJoyThruTears @bethyb1886 @UnicornSpark @MyCareMatters @artsaging @THEVDOVault @helenfindlay @wecaredesign We sent each of our family a painting, which they loved very much. To have something that my brother made was very touching for them.