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Dementia UK

5 days

We know dementia care can be fixed. As the next election approaches, we need politicians to put #dementia at the top of the agenda so that no one faces dementia alone. 📢 Tell party leaders that winning our votes means transforming dementia care:

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Dementia UK

@DementiaUK

9 years

To all the gorgeous gals and guys painting the town red - thank you! #RedLippyDay

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@DementiaUK

2 years

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 💙

Ricky Gervais

@rickygervais

2 years

Thanks for all the lovely comments about this scene from people who have been through a similar situation.

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3 months

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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Dementia UK

@DementiaUK

5 years

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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Dementia UK

@DementiaUK

4 years

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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@DementiaUK

6 years

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.

Together Again

We know that dementia can be a frightening and lonely place. And dementia doesn’t just affect the person with the diagnosis – spouses or partners, and…

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@DementiaUK

5 years

We ❤️ this video of residents in Craigielea playing balloon badminton.

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@weejenhen

5 years

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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Dementia UK

@DementiaUK

5 months

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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Dementia UK

@DementiaUK

7 years

We want to see a properly funded health and social care system that supports everyone with dementia and their families.

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@DementiaUK

10 months

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. 💙

Fiona Phillips thought Alzheimer's symptoms were menopause before diagnosis

Former GMTV host Fiona Phillips was “racked with anxiety, a tearful, fearful, anxious wreck" before being diagnosed with the disease

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@DementiaUK

4 months

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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Dementia UK

@DementiaUK

5 years

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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Dementia UK

@DementiaUK

21 days

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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@DementiaUK

2 years

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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@DementiaUK

5 years

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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@DementiaUK

2 months

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

Wolves

@Wolves

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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 UK

@DementiaUK

5 years

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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Dementia UK

@DementiaUK

11 months

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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@DementiaUK

5 years

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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Dementia UK

@DementiaUK

6 years

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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@DementiaUK

21 days

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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Dementia UK

@DementiaUK

6 years

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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@DementiaUK

8 years

Looking good @Team_Barrowman ! Phyllis Logan is about to be on @ITVLorraine to talk about #redlippyday . Turn over now

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@DementiaUK

7 months

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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@DementiaUK

2 months

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. 💙

Wolves

@Wolves

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Wolverhampton ➡️ Newcastle @pedalsingh arrives for today's match after walking 195 miles for @DementiaUK . An amazing effort! 👏

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Dementia UK

@DementiaUK

10 months

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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Dementia UK

@DementiaUK

8 months

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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Dementia UK

@DementiaUK

1 year

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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Dementia UK

@DementiaUK

22 days

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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@DementiaUK

2 months

“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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Dementia UK

@DementiaUK

6 years

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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@DementiaUK

5 years

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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@DementiaUK

2 years

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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Dementia UK

@DementiaUK

4 years

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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@pedalsingh

4 years

YESSSSSSS @DementiaUK #teamdementiauk 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

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Dementia UK

@DementiaUK

4 years

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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Dementia UK

@DementiaUK

2 years

"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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Dementia UK

@DementiaUK

6 years

We've received an extremely generous donation, which will provide 16 new specialist dementia nurses for families who need them!

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@DementiaUK

1 year

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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@DementiaUK

6 years

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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@DementiaUK

4 months

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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@DementiaUK

7 months

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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Dementia UK

@DementiaUK

7 years

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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@DementiaUK

7 years

So good to see all these Admiral Nurses together in one room 😊 #ANForum2017

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@DementiaUK

5 years

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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Dementia UK

@DementiaUK

6 years

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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@DementiaUK

5 years

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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@DementiaUK

7 years

Music is increasingly being used to communicate and engage with people with dementia

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Dementia UK

@DementiaUK

4 years

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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Dementia UK

@DementiaUK

5 years

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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Dementia UK

@DementiaUK

10 months

“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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Dementia UK

@DementiaUK

9 months

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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Dementia UK

@DementiaUK

21 days

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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@DementiaUK

10 months

"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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@DementiaUK

7 months

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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@DementiaUK

10 months

Delirium is common in people with #dementia and can make them increasingly confused and distressed. We explain what #delirium is, the causes, signs to be aware of and how you can help. Read more advice about delirium:

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@DementiaUK

6 years

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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@DementiaUK

6 years

"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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Dementia UK

@DementiaUK

5 years

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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@DementiaUK

6 years

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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@DementiaUK

6 years

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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@DementiaUK

7 months

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.

Sir Bobby Charlton, England World Cup winner and Manchester United legend, dies

Sir Bobby, one of England's greatest footballers, played 106 times for his country and scored 49 goals. He was part of the team that beat West Germany in the 1966 World Cup final at Wembley.

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@DementiaUK

5 years

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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Dementia UK

@DementiaUK

6 years

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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@DementiaUK

5 years

🎉 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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@DementiaUK

1 year

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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@DementiaUK

4 months

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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@DementiaUK

2 years

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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@DementiaUK

8 months

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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@DementiaUK

3 months

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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@DementiaUK

7 years

Good luck to all our runners taking on the #LondonMarathon today #VLM2017

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@DementiaUK

10 months

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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@DementiaUK

6 years

Light is exceptionally important for someone with dementia as it helps with orientation, well-being & reduces falls

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@DementiaUK

4 years

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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@DementiaUK

6 years

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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@DementiaUK

4 years

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

Lives on Hold (subtitles)

Lives on Hold, our new awareness campaign, shows how life for carers of people living with dementia is similar to living in lockdown for many months and often years.…

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@DementiaUK

4 years

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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@DementiaUK

3 years

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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@DementiaUK

5 years

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

Alan Shearer

@alanshearer

5 years

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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@DementiaUK

9 months

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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@DementiaUK

6 years

"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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@DementiaUK

2 months

"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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5 years

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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@DementiaUK

8 years

We're delighted that our local MP @jeremycorbyn joined us today to discuss the role of the specialist dementia nurse

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10 months

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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@DementiaUK

5 months

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 .

Glenys Kinnock: Former minister and wife of Neil Kinnock dies aged 79

Baroness Kinnock, a lifelong socialist campaigner, served as a minister under Gordon Brown.

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@DementiaUK

5 years

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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@DementiaUK

6 years

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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@DementiaUK

4 years

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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4 years

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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2 months

"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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@DementiaUK

5 years

Looking forward to watching #Care tonight, 9pm @BBCOne , to see how it tackles the important issue of dementia care. Our Admiral Nurse @viclyons will be tweeting during the programme if anyone has any questions, and our Helpline will re-open 9am tomorrow:

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9 months

People with #dementia may not always recognise when they are thirsty or be able to express their thirst. This may mean that they do not drink enough and become dehydrated. 🥛 Read more tips to help encourage someone with dementia to drink enough here:

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We've produced an informative animation that you can share with family and friends to explain what #dementia is, the common types and symptoms, and what to do if someone is displaying these symptoms. Learn more about dementia and how we can support you 👉

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If you love someone living with dementia, you’re living with it too. 💙 Dementia doesn’t just impact the person with the diagnosis – everyone around them is affected in some way. Find out more about our largest ever brand campaign: #ILiveWithDementia

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Happy new year! 🎉 Back in 1992 there were only two dementia specialist Admiral Nurses. Today, we're delighted to have 444 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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4 years

Around 100 search dogs are being trained to track down people with #dementia who go missing, as part of the Search Dog Heroes initiative. Read more 👉

Search dogs being trained to hunt down dementia patients who go missing

EXCLUSIVE: Lowland Rescue in Swindon, Wiltshire, is training dogs as part of the Search Dog Heroes initiative, which will help the relatives of dementia patients

www.mirror.co.uk

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6 years

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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6 years

Here's our lovely Dementia UK choir with the equally lovely John Partridge! The choir are singing with the BBC West Midlands Dementia Choir at Birmingham Symphony Hall tonight - good luck guys (and @mustbejp )! #MondayMotivation

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@DementiaUK

9 months

Today the government has published the strategic framework for the upcoming Major Conditions Strategy. #Dementia is the leading cause of death in England, and we are pleased to see it recognised as a major condition...[1/4]

Major conditions strategy: case for change and our strategic framework

Ahead of the government's forthcoming major conditions strategy, this report sets out our approach to tackling the groups of conditions that drive ill health in England.

www.gov.uk

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11 months

This #LewyBodyDementiaAwarenessWeek , our brilliant Consultant Admiral Nurse for #LewyBodyDementia , @raheli01 , shares the main things you need to know about this type of dementia. 🧠 Read more information about Lewy body dementia here 👇

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