This Thursday is National #DayOfReflection. Join us for a special event in the build to the nationwide minute's silence at midday. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3ToZ2h3

We are proud to support @UKCareWeek

In celebration, we are sharing a FREE resource, for this week only you can get our Creative Writing Toolkit for free
https://digital.napa-activities.co.uk/view/259411005/

#UKCareWeek #SocialCare

Do you know what #advocacy is and how it can help with #dementia to live safely and have their voices heard?

@bethyb1886 brings the topic to life with advocacy expert @Jonathan_Senker of @VoiceAbility in a new blog for @CareChoicesLtd.

➡️ https://www.carechoices.co.uk/the-vital-role-of-advocacy/

Thank you @bethyb1886 for bringing alive so well how people with dementia can get support from independent advocacy to have their voices heard and rights respected in life changing decisions. https://twitter.com/carechoicesltd/status/1636655195634429952

@NicolaP321 @willenhospice @bethyb1886 @Furniss8Rachel @NickyThurgood13 @meetmacintyre @HealthLD World Rocks Against Dementia 2023, please contact us and let us know what YOUR DOING , no matter how small, even just a few of you meeting for tea/coffee and playing music PLZ R/T (Norrms living With dementia)

https://facebook.com/groups/461481445947254/posts/572702731491791/

It's time for #AlzChat Topic today: Dementia care Springtime activity ideas
@creativitycare
@nursesKidONE
@AlzJoyThruTears
@bethyb1886
@UnicornSpark
@Mycarematters
@artsaging @RakheeLb

@bethyb1886 @meetmacintyre @zeldafoxburr @SaraHumphreyGP @cancercol @JoandJess @uk_beyondwords Wonderful resource 💜📖

@bethyb1886 @meetmacintyre @zeldafoxburr @SaraHumphreyGP @cancercol @JoandJess Thank you for the recommendation Beth!

@bethyb1886 @CareChoicesLtd Thank you for helping raise awareness of independent advocacy.

@zeldafoxburr @SaraHumphreyGP @cancercol Hi @zeldafoxburr thanks for others' mentions. @meetmacintyre link here: https://www.macintyrecharity.org/our-approach/dementia/the-macintyre-dementia-project/ Also @JoandJess great book She's Still my Nan https://www.macintyrecharity.org/download/file/6862/ and @bethyb1886 brilliant work.

#AlzChat 4pmEST/8pmUK Topic today: Dementia care Springtime activity ideas
@creativitycare
@nursesKidONE
@AlzJoyThruTears
@bethyb1886
@Mycarematters
@artsaging @RakheeLb

Note: US daylight savings so chat at 4pmEST till March 26 (UK time change) then back to 3pmEST

Thanks @bethyb1886 we would have been lost without your support and commitment throughout this much needed project ☺️ https://twitter.com/bethyb1886/status/1636316937054564354

In her latest blog, @bethyb1886 explores what advocacy is, how it can benefit people with dementia and their families and how to access advocacy services, with the help of advocacy experts, @VoiceAbility.

Read more:
https://www.carechoices.co.uk/the-vital-role-of-advocacy/

@NicolaP321 @JessicaHiles16 @bethyb1886 @meetmacintyre @ARCEngland

@bethyb1886 @meetmacintyre @ARCEngland @JessicaHiles16 @NicolaP321 Go Beth you’ll smash it !

Good luck @JessicaHiles16 @NicolaP321 @bethyb1886 No camels allowed! https://twitter.com/NicolaP321/status/1635871246675058692

@NicolaP321 @JessicaHiles16 @bethyb1886 @meetmacintyre @ARCEngland Hope it goes well 👍

Today is the day that all our hard work comes together @JessicaHiles16 @bethyb1886 @meetmacintyre running our workshop on loss and bereavement with @ARCEngland #teamworkmakesthedreamwork see you all soon 💜

Here is a link to the DEEP guide about language.
Thanks Beth for highlighting
#DementiaWordsMatter

https://www.dementiavoices.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/DEEP-Guide-Language.pdf https://twitter.com/bethyb1886/status/1635377290216628224

@bethyb1886 Thank you @bethyb1886, all credit to the amazing teams who've developed this approach.

@bethyb1886 @HomeSmithsJax @MWilding5 @meetmacintyre @dementiacentre @viclyons @NicolaP321 Thank you 🙏

👇🏻🤗👇🏻💜 https://twitter.com/bethyb1886/status/1635379320238792715

@bethyb1886 @creativitycare @AlzJoyThruTears @journeyofcareM @irishkazza @artsaging Great to see you 🙂

@bethyb1886 @MWilding5 @meetmacintyre @dementiacentre @doryitsme @viclyons @NicolaP321 Brilliant. Thanks, Beth.

@AlzJoyThruTears @RekheeLb @journeyofcareM @bethyb1886 @irishkazza @stepchdesign @artsaging and ALL RT-ing, Contributing, Listening to #AlzChat many thanks. Back Monday new topic. @IRememberBetter @creativitycare

This looks like a fabulous resource.. thanks for sharing. #AlzChat @IRememberBetter https://twitter.com/bethyb1886/status/1635379320238792715

#AlzChat When speaking to a person living with dementia, sit or kneel beside each other, eye to eye. Say their name, use a voice audible for their needs. Be KIND, GENTLE, LOVING. Maybe hold their hand. Our message is I SEE YOU. I CARE FOR YOU. 💜

@IRememberBetter You can also use the power of food, music and memories to open new pathways of interaction. #AlzChat #neuro #brain

From the https://www.dementia.org.au/sites/default/files/resources/dementia-language-guidelines.pdf - "preferred terms when talking about the impacts of dementia are
• disabling
• challenging
• life-changing
• stressful"
Rather than hopeless, impossible, devastating. Acknowledge impact but no need to disempower / frighten person. #AlzChat

Oh yes! This is a fab document- "Appropriate language must be:
• accurate
• respectful
• inclusive
• empowering
• non-stigmatising." Clearly explains why some language should not be used.. and what phrases are more respectful.. especially putting the PERSON first. #AlzChat

@bethyb1886 @DementiaAus Very useful. Thank you for sharing.

@bethyb1886 @DementiaAus Thanks - what a great resource #AlzChat

Language is powerful. Words influence how people see themselves, and how people are seen by others.
"A person living with dementia" is a more open description than "dementia sufferer".
The identity of a person is much wider than a condition. Words can reflect that. #AlzChat

#AlzChat 4pmEST/8pmUK Topic today: Language, wording & communication in dementia care @creativitycare
@nursesKidONE
@AlzJoyThruTears @RakheeLb
@bethyb1886 @artsaging
@Mycarematters

Note: US daylight savings so chat at 4pmEST till March 26 (UK time change) then back to 3pmEST

@NicolaP321 @meetmacintyre @bethyb1886 Thanks for sharing, I’ve signed up!

👇🏻💜👇🏻presenting with @meetmacintyre Rosie and @bethyb1886 , no place I would rather be 🥰!!!! #LearningDisabilites #dementia https://twitter.com/JDementiaCare/status/1634467399314337792

We are bringing another free webinar to you
Join us on 20th June at 2pm to talk about supporting people with a learning disability and dementia

Book your place here:
http://eventbrite.co.uk/e/577535984677

@meetmacintyre @DementiaLD @HealthLD @NicolaP321 @bethyb1886

Do you care for a loved one living with #dementia? Would you like to unlock the power of music at home? 🎵🎧

Start building the soundtrack to their life using our free resources, available to print or download in 12 languages: https://bit.ly/3LJTFV3

Still time to sign up @meetmacintyre @MacFamilies @DementiaLD @HealthLD @DementiaVoices @DementiaUK @bethyb1886 #RetweeetPlease 👇🏻💜 https://twitter.com/andrea57508533/status/1634076759434862592

A great #opportunity #dementia @meetmacintyre with some amazing guest speakers @bethyb1886 @DementiaUK @DementiaFriends @NicolaP321 https://twitter.com/MWilding5/status/1633181989145653248

My poem about dementia and love ⁦@AlzResearchUK⁩ ⁦@alzheimerssoc⁩ ⁦@piponthecommons⁩ ⁦@Little_Digital⁩ ⁦@LEAD_Coalition⁩ ⁦@IMcMillan⁩ ⁦@Innov_Dementia⁩ ⁦@dementiaunited⁩ ⁦@DementiaTweets⁩ ⁦@awad_gina⁩ ⁦

#InternationalWomensDay I’d like to give massive kudos to these amazing women too @bethyb1886 @clarenasir @SpotlightYOPD @SamanthaRenke @Anne_W_Strike @ClaireBerts @ranvir01 @VivBettleyEagl1 @Bethahealey

Joined by wonderful people sharing their experience & representing ambitious and inspiring organisations @DementiaUK @Deep @dementiacentre 😊😁

📣 Join us for @meetmacintyre Dementia Special Interest Group! Fantastic learning opportunity & incredible guest speakers, so don't miss out, sign up via the link! http://bit.ly/3yhrKqn 💜👏🏻👇🏻

@bethyb1886 @Mikeo56977865 You’re very welcome. Telling no lies. Don’t know where I would have been if it weren’t for your help and advice with my late mum.

@bethyb1886 @pennysfromWales Thank you and hello. Will check out your blog.

#AlzChat 3pmEST/8pmUK Topic today: Art & creativity in dementia care
@creativitycare
@nursesKidONE
@AlzJoyThruTears
@bethyb1886
@UnicornSpark
@Mycarematters
@artsaging @RakheeLb

@Mikeo56977865 Sorry Mike you may like to follow this lady. Her knowledge is amazing. @bethyb1886

As it is world book day this week, I am keen to know what book would you suggest someone reads. Thinking books that are about living with dementia either fictional or factual (however, as a self confessed book worm always keen for any book recommendations 📚🪱) #WorldBookDay2023

#AlzChat 3pmEST/8pmUK Topic today: Tips for when, who, how and what to tell others about dementia
@creativitycare
@nursesKidONE
@AlzJoyThruTears
@bethyb1886
@UnicornSpark
@Mycarematters
@artsaging

Parantonia in #dementia:

What are some tried & tested methods to help reduce severe contractures, encourage movement & reduce pain/discomfort?

Can anyone add/take from this list? Thinking aloud…. 💭

Any ev based?

@ZenaAldridge1 @dementia_physio @TracyFor_OT @CoxonGeorge

Paid opportunity for carers of people with dementia! @rcpsych are looking for carers with recent experience of accessing memory services to join the Memory Service Network Accreditation Programme.

It's so important we involve service users in service development! https://twitter.com/bethyb1886/status/1628736650355306496