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Our dementia specialist Admiral Nurses are here for you if you need any advice around
#dementia
, support, or a chat with someone who understands what you are going through. You can contact our Helpline on 0800 888 6678 or email helpline
@dementiauk
.org 💙
Thanks for all the lovely comments about this scene from people who have been through a similar situation.
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Everyone at Dementia UK is deeply saddened to learn of the death of
@WendyPMitchell
. A tireless campaigner, Wendy’s writing and work helped many people understand what it is like to live with dementia, as well as giving a powerful voice to those living with the condition.💙[1/4]
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This year Dementia UK will be celebrating 10 years of fun, family tea parties! Will you join us? Get your free
#TimeforaCuppa
pack today: 🤩☕🍰
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In tonight's episode of
#Casualty
, we saw Duffy's final scenes play out as
@cathship27
effectively highlights how dementia does not just affect older people. For further advice or info please contact our Helpline: 0800 888 6678 (open 9am tomorrow).
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Congratulations to
@pedalsingh
for completing his 48 hour walk around Molineux Stadium!
We are in awe, not only of Manny, but of the amazing community that rallied around him during this challenge.
From all of us at Dementia UK, thank you so much. 💙
This is incredible ❤️
Manny Kang walking for 48 hours without sleep to raise money for Dementia UK ❤️
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Our new short film, ‘Together Again’, tells the story of a husband feeling isolated and alone when faced with his wife’s dementia – and how the gentle guidance and support of an Admiral Nurse helps to re-unite them.
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We ❤️ this video of residents in Craigielea playing balloon badminton.
No sitting snoozing in an arm chair - balloon badminton! We like to build up a hunger for lunch here at Craigielea! 🏸🎈
@InshawSheila
@HolmesCareGroup
@WilbertHed90
@scottishcare
@CAPAprogramme
@SSSCwendy
@SSSCnews
@dementiacentre
@DementiaUK
@AlzChat
@BCKuk
@tommyNtour
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We want to wish you all a happy and relaxing festive season and remind you that there is no such thing as the ‘perfect’ Christmas.
Pop a heart '💙' in the comments if you agree. 👇
Our Helpline (0800 888 6678) is open every day except 25th December if you need support.
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We want to see a properly funded health and social care system that supports everyone with dementia and their families.
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Caring for someone with
#dementia
can be overwhelming. 💙
This
#CarersWeek
, we're raising awareness of the challenges carers face, and how we can all help out.
What are your best tips? Tag a friend who might need them! 👇
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We hope that Fiona Phillips and her family are receiving the support they need following her diagnosis of
#Alzheimer
’s disease and applaud their bravery for discussing her experience openly. 💙
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Congratulations to Admiral Nurse
@DebbyVeigas
for being awarded the Medal of the Order of the British Empire (BEM) in the New Year Honours List 2024 by HM King Charles! 🙌
Debby has been recognised for her services to people with
#dementia
and end of life care
@WfldHospice
. 💙
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Well done to amazing
#TeamDementiaUK
absolutely smashing it today at
#LondonMarathon
💙
We’re so grateful to each and every one of you!
#DoItForDementiaNurses
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Say hello 👋 to the new recruits! We have had a great three days introducing a fourteen new Admiral Nurses to our services. They will be based in settings across the UK to help improve the support available to families facing dementia. We wish them the best of luck in their roles
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We're delighted to announce our Consultant Admiral Nurse for Lewy Body Dementia,
@raheli01
, has been selected as a finalist for the 'Lifetime Achievement Award' at the
@JDementiaCare
#DementiaCareAwards
! Good luck Rachel ⭐
@lbsorg
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We're excited to watch
#OurDementiaChoir
, with
@Vicky_McClure
, tonight at 8pm on
@BBCOne
because music places an important role for people living dementia. It can help the person connect with others and helps people express their feelings and ideas.
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Well done Manny! Our incredible Volunteer Ambassador is on day four of his 195 mile walk for Dementia UK, and we couldn't be prouder. 🙌
@pedalsingh
#FansVsDementia
Gary O'Neil with a message of support for
@pedalsingh
, currently four days into a 195-mile walk to Newcastle 💛
Over years of fundraising, Manny has raised more than £175,000 for
@DementiaUK
.
👉
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Dementia presents the greatest health challenge of our time with UK death rates at 13% in 2017. Access to social care support remains inadequate. Watch
@sheridansmith1
in
#Care
on Sunday battle against the broken system while she tries to secure dementia care for her mother.
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Congratulations to our 123 runners who have raised tens of thousand of pounds! It’s been a jam packed day full of achievement - time you all get some well deserved rest! 😴😴😴
#thanksabillion
#londonmarathon
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Congratulations to
@WendyPMitchell
for being awarded a British Empire Medal in the King's birthday honours list for her services to people with
#dementia
! 🌟
Wendy is a founding steering group member of
@YoungDemNetwork
and member of our Lived Experience Advisory Panel (LEAP).
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Good luck to our 84 heroes taking on the London Marathon for families facing dementia! We can't wait to see you out there!
#LondonMarathon
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There is a new dementia awareness book that is free to download and read! 📖
'Challenging Assumptions Around Dementia' is co-authored by people living with dementia and people who support and care for those with dementia.
👉
#DementiaBook
#Dementia
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A huge well done to Andy, who lives with dementia, and his partner Christine for running for Dementia UK today! 💙🥳
#TeamDementiaUK
#LondonMarathon
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Looking good
@Team_Barrowman
! Phyllis Logan is about to be on
@ITVLorraine
to talk about
#redlippyday
. Turn over now
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Due to communication difficulties a person with dementia may not be able to explain that they’re dehydrated or feeling unwell because of the heat. Here's our advice on keeping a person with dementia safe during hot weather
#heatwaveuk
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Congratulations to
@pedalsingh
for completing his 195 mile walk today!
Thank you to everyone who donated or helped raise awareness, to Manny’s son Jeevan, and of course to Manny himself for his unwavering dedication to helping families affected by dementia. 💙
Wolverhampton ➡️ Newcastle
@pedalsingh
arrives for today's match after walking 195 miles for
@DementiaUK
.
An amazing effort! 👏
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Congratulations to Admiral Nurse
@JoeCost55776226
and
@PFA
Admiral Nurse service for being shortlisted for the 'Nursing in Mental Health'
@NursingTimes
Award! 👏 Best of luck at the awards ceremony in October. 🤞
@NT_Awards
#NTAwards
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We're welcoming over 400 of our
#AdmiralNurses
to this year's virtual
#ANForum2023
tomorrow!
Our nurses from around the UK will have the unique opportunity to connect, share knowledge and best practice. The theme this year is ‘Embracing Equity in Admiral Nursing’ ⭐️
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A general election has been called for 4th July 2024, and we are urging all parties to put dementia on the agenda so that everyone affected by dementia gets the specialist support they need. 📢
“Navigating the
#dementia
care system pushed me to breaking point. So many times I’ve
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Best of luck to everyone on
#TeamDementiaUK
taking on the
@LondonMarathon
today! 💪 🏃
Thank you for supporting families affected by
#dementia
. 💙 Please tag us in your photos
@DementiaUK
- we'd love to see them. 📷
#DoItForDementiaNurses
#LondonMarathon
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If you love someone living with dementia, you’re living with it too. 💙
That’s the message behind our brand campaign, launching today.
Check out our brand new 'Living with dementia' guide, full of advice, tips, and life hacks:
#ILiveWithDementia
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“I was appalled by the CHC assessment process. I had to appeal twice. My dad died but I continued to appeal the process.
Families are physically and emotionally exhausted – they should not have to navigate their way through such a stressful process.
Assessors should be
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Looking after someone with dementia can be a 24-hour a day job, and you might feel guilty because you are tired, or simply not able to be with the person every minute, day and night. It is important to realise you cannot care for someone 24-hours a day
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Congratulations to Peyton (7 years old) who, after training hard, has completed her very first triathlon and raised hundreds of pounds for Dementia UK. What an inspirational young lady!
#MondayMotivation
#MedalMonday
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Today we’re proud to launch the
#DementiaCoalition
Manifesto. Together, we urge the next UK Government to take action in five areas for people with dementia now and for future generations. 📢
Share this post so your General Election candidates see our joint calls⬇️ 1/3
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Just in time for Christmas!🎄A brand new batch of wonderful
#AdmiralNurses
. Please join us in welcoming them to Dementia UK and wishing them the best of luck in their new roles. They will be based around the UK and help to improve the lives of people affected by dementia 🙏
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All of us
@DementiaUK
are deeply saddened to hear of the death of Her Majesty the Queen. Our thoughts are with her family at this time. Over her lifetime, the Queen dedicated much of her time to support many different charities, and we thank her for her incredible service 💙
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"She made us all feel like someone cared about my dad and us, not only that my dad was being cared for."
@neilmcrowther
shares how his family were supported by Admiral Nurse
@kmljjj
: . Join Neil and Kerry at our next
#TwitterSpace
:
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Massive congratulations to our Volunteer Ambassador Manny for completing the virtual
@LondonMarathon
yesterday. He walked 26.2 miles over the Yorkshire Three Peaks, all in support of Dementia UK! 🌟 🙌
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The clocks go forward on Sunday 🕑, and we're raising awareness of sundowning.
#Sundowning
is a term used for changes in behaviour that occur in the evening, around dusk. 🌇
For more tips about how to manage sundowning, click here 👇
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We've received an extremely generous donation, which will provide 16 new specialist dementia nurses for families who need them!
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Music is increasingly being used to communicate and engage with people with dementia. It can trigger emotions, feelings and memories in people particularly when there is a personal connection to their past experiences.
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Dementia UK is deeply saddened to learn of the death of cartoonist and dementia advocate
@tonyhusband1
. 💙
We were lucky enough to work with Tony on a number of occasions and his humorous and honest approach helped us to communicate the reality that many families living with
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If you love someone living with dementia, you’re living with it too. 💙
That’s the message behind our new campaign, launching today.
Find out more and download your free 'Living with dementia' guide here:
#WeLiveWithDementia
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If you see one our 79
#LondonMarathon
runners today give them a cheer. They're raising over £85,000 to help support families facing dementia
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Great to see dementia friendly ambulances launched by
@EMASNHSTrust
in a UK first. Four ambulances have been adapted to make them less frightening and confusing for people with dementia, with plans for more to be rolled out by the end of October:
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This Friday is
#redlippyday
when we ask everyone to show their support for families facing dementia by wearing red lipstick, taking a selfie and posting it to social media. You can also donate by texting 'RLDD85' and your amount to 70070.
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Music is increasingly being used to communicate and engage with people with dementia
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We were pleased to welcome a new group of
#AdmiralNurses
to Dementia UK HQ for their induction! They'll be based all over the country in various settings and will be supporting families facing
#dementia
. We'd like to wish them the best of luck in their new roles!
#TeamDementiaUK
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We’re sorry to hear about the passing of Terry Jones today. Terry was diagnosed with dementia in 2015 and he worked hard to highlight the effects of the disease by attending Baftas and collaborating with Michael Palin. Our thoughts go out to his family
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Our Dementia Helpline receives frequent calls from families in distress because they are struggling to find local services to support them.
@Sheridansmith1
portrays a daughter pushed to breaking point in
#Care
on BBC1, 9pm this Sunday.
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We are thrilled to announce
@johnsuchet1
and
@nulasuchet
as Dementia UK Ambassadors! 🌟
John and Nula have worked hard to raise awareness of the impact
#dementia
can have on families and relationships, and having the support of ambassadors who understand the importance of
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Well done to everyone in
#TeamDementiaUK
who ran the London Marathon today! Thank you so much for supporting families affected by
#dementia
💙
If you'd like to sign up to next year's London Marathon, please visit our website:
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“While she cannot prepare a cup of tea or sandwich, my mother's ability to recall rock and roll music or just start knitting is incredible.” - Mike 💙
What’s your loved one’s favourite music? Let us know in the comments. 👇
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Best of luck to our incredible Volunteer Ambassador
@pedalsingh
as he begins his epic 48 hour walk around Molineux Stadium in aid of Dementia UK!
Share a message of support for Manny in the comments 💙👇
Morning everyone.
Todays the day 🙏🏽
A few months ago I walked to Newcastle but this challenge will probably be even tougher.
No family should ever be alone to deal with the effects of dementia
#Walk48
@DementiaUK
Donate if you can. Thank you ❤️
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"It was difficult accepting the diagnosis and coming to terms with it. I couldn’t even tell my family about it for over a year."
This
#SouthAsianHeritageMonth
, Maq reflects on his diagnosis and the importance of breaking down the stigma of
#dementia
:
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"It only takes one great nurse, care assistant or neighbour to make a difference. And no matter what their role and potential is their ability to reach out, be respectful and show kindness has an enormous and positive impact."
#CarersWeek
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Tomorrow the clocks are going back, and as evenings are becoming darker earlier, some people with
#dementia
may experience
#sundowning
. ⏰
We've put together some advice on how to manage and prevent sundowning. ☀️
Click here to learn more:
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Meet 91-year-old Norma Howard, who climbed to the top wing of a biplane and flew at 500 feet above an airfield to set a new record for the oldest female wing walker, to raise funds for Dementia UK and our growing Admiral Nurse service! Hero! ✈️
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Tomorrow 84 runners will take on the London Marathon for families facing dementia, raising over £100,000 and travelling 3,873,408 yards collectively! That’s £1 every 36 yards. Let's retweet this to let them know we're behind them every step of the way!
#LondonMarathon
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Music is increasingly being used to communicate and engage with people with dementia. It can trigger emotions, feelings and memories in people particularly when there is a personal connection to their past experiences.
#DayOfListening
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We are sorry to hear that Sir Bobby Charlton has died having lived with dementia for several years. 💙
We send our condolences to Sir Bobby Charlton's family and hope they are receiving the support they need at this difficult time.
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Our Professional Practice and Development team are absolutely thrilled to have won an
#NTWorkforce
award last night, in the category of ‘Best Workplace for Learning & Development (Under 1,500 staff)! Here they are with their award! 🎉⭐️ Thank you
@NursingTimes
!
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It's the first ever
#WorldLewyBodyDay
today. 🧠
Dementia specialist Admiral Nurse
@raheli01
explains what Lewy body dementia is and the support available.
Share this video to help spread awareness and learn more here:
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We'd like to say a massive
#GoodLuck
and
#ThankYou
to our amazing Volunteer Ambassador, Manny, this weekend
@pedalsingh
! He's cycling all the way from Wolverhampton to Liverpool on Sunday, to coincide with the match, and is raising funds for Dementia UK! ⭐ What a star ⭐
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We want more people to know about the compassionate, specialist care that Admiral Nurses give families facing dementia. So we’ve created a short animated film to show the differences our nurses make in bringing families affected by dementia together again
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🎉 We've hit 100,000 followers here on Twitter! 🎉 Thank you to everyone who's supported Dementia UK and the amazing work our Admiral Nurses do for families facing dementia 🙌
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Happy new year! 🎉 Back in 1992 there were only two dementia specialist Admiral Nurses.
Today, we're delighted to have 409 nurses providing life-changing support for families affected by
#dementia
.
We’re excited to see how this number grows over the next year 💙
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We spoke to
@kmljjj
about the importance of Admiral Nurses in hospital settings: . Kerry will be speaking about supporting a person with
#dementia
during a hospital stay at our
#TwitterSpace
tomorrow at 12.30pm. Listen live:
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"I feel love when I hear it." 💙
Did you see The Piano on
@Channel4
? Duncan, who has
#dementia
, plays a song written for his wife.
Listening to or engaging in music can help people with dementia connect with others and improve wellbeing. Read more:
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Thank you to
@alanshearer
for supporting our brand new fundraising challenge, Fans Vs Dementia. ⚽
By the time the final whistle blows at a football match, 30 people in the UK will have developed
#dementia
.
Find out more:
Photo credit:
@DickiePelham
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If you love someone living with dementia, you’re living with it too. 💙
Do you resonate with any of these stats? Let us know how you're living with dementia in the comments. 👇
#WeLiveWithDementia
#DementiaCare
#Carer
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Light is exceptionally important for someone with dementia as it helps with orientation, well-being & reduces falls
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We’re so excited to have worked with cartoonist and
#dementia
campaigner
@tonyhusband1
to show how our dementia specialist Admiral Nurses work with families in different ways. 🌟
Find out how our
#AdmiralNurses
can support you:
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Exciting news! 🎉 We've been shortlisted for the
@NursingTimes
Workforce Awards 2018 in the 'Workforce team of the year' category, for our development of communities of practice across Admiral Nursing. We're so thrilled - keep your fingers crossed for us! 🤞
#NTWorkforce
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We know this is a worrying time for families looking after someone with
#dementia
. We've created a hub on our website with a range of advice about COVID-19 and how to look after someone with dementia during this time:
#covid19UK
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As life begins to get back to a new kind of normal for most people, families living with dementia will see little change. However, our Helpline is there for anyone with a question or concern about dementia. Please watch and share our new video
#LivesonHold
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Our amazing Volunteer Ambassador, Manny, held another of his famous
#SamosaSaturday
fundraisers at the weekend and raised £6,000! 🌟 Here's a video he made about the day -as always, thank you so much Manny and to all the
@Wolves
fans who donated! 👏
@pedalsingh
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A big thank you
@alanshearer
for supporting
@TFACuppa
which starts today. You've still got time to sign up and get baking to support families facing dementia
I’m supporting
#TimeforaCuppa
this March for
@DementiaUK
to help provide more specialist nurses for people living with dementia and their families.
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We're welcoming nearly 250 of our
#AdmiralNurses
to this year's virtual
#ANForum2020
to share knowledge and learning. The theme this year is Resilience and Wellbeing, which is very important in the International Year of the Nurse and Midwife.
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Having a relative with
#dementia
can be really unsettling for children.
This video can help them to understand the changes in their relative's memory and behaviour, and gives some practical tips for communication.
View more helpful resources here:
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"Sadly we lost two of our grandparents to dementia and wanted to do everything we could to raise awareness."
Benjamin and Joseph ran 10K every day in January in support of Dementia UK. 🏃
They raised over £1200 for families affected by
#dementia
- thank you so much. 💙
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We're delighted that our Admiral Nurse Academy team have been shortlisted for the Leadership Award at
@rcni
Nursing Awards for the development of our Admiral Nurse leadership pathway! Well done to the team. 🌟
#RCNAwards
@GayleBorley
@WightmanSuzanne
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A big welcome to our newest
#AdmiralNurses
! They completed their inductions today here at Dementia UK HQ, and we wish them all the best in their new roles across the country 😊🎉
#dementia
#dementiacare
#AdmiralNursing
#welcome
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We're delighted that our local MP
@jeremycorbyn
joined us today to discuss the role of the specialist dementia nurse
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Playing soothing music to a person with dementia may inspire an emotional reaction in them. Playing music that meant something to them, such as a favourite song or a piece of music from their wedding can tap into powerful memories
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"Being dementia friendly is not about training. It is about the ability to relate to the person, whatever their disability, whatever their issue."
#TuesdayThoughts
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"As a nurse, what I’m asking the government to do is to raise awareness among the public that CHC funding exists, and make sure a dementia specialist is involved in the process. Because if there is a lack of understanding then no one will get the funding."
@HildaHayo
at our
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We have joined forces with the leading dementia organisations to form ‘One Dementia Voice’ and write to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, to demand that people with dementia in care homes be allowed visitors. Read more 👉
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It's a New Year! 🎉
@WHO
has designated 2020 as the “Year of the Nurse and Midwife”. We're looking forward to increasing the number of Admiral Nurses and helping more families facing dementia in 2020 💜 thank you for all your support this past year!
#YearoftheNurse
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A HUGE
#welldone
to all the Admiral Nurses and staff who work our Dementia Helpline. We won 'Helpline of the Year' at the Helpline Awards 2019 today! 🎉
#HLAwards2019
#HelplineAwards
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We’re sorry to hear that Glenys Kinnock has died having lived with
#Alzheimer
’s and send our condolences to her family.
By publicly discussing their experience with Alzheimer’s, Glenys’ family has helped raise awareness for
#dementia
.
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Huge congratulations to our Volunteer Ambassador
@pedalsingh
who has won the
@PrideOfBritain
ITV Fundraiser of the Year award! Thank you for everything you do for Dementia UK Manny 💙
OMG!! 🤯🥲
It was already an incredible honour to just represent the vital work of
@DementiaUK
at the
@PrideOfBritain
awards
And then this happened!😲
All the glory goes to the one who blessed me with a chance of human life ❤️
So many of you to THANK 🙏🏽
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