@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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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.

How can we keep people in adult social care jobs?

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.