According to @CareEngland's latest report, 'The Current State of Dementia Diagnosis and Care in England', nearly 1 in 3 people wait over a year for a formal diagnosis. If you have concerns about potential dementia symptoms, it's important to start the diagnosis process to get the…

"They'll talk about football, drink, golf...but not dementia."

@TommyTommytee18 shares with @Swinno1976 how his friends shy away from discussing his #dementia diagnosis.

Watch the full conversation here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXdGi8-mojA

"You’re doing two full-time, emotional jobs." 💬

Thank you to @womanandhome for sharing Admiral Nurse @viclyons experience of being a sandwich carer - caring for both a parent or elderly relative, as well as a child. 👇

Today we received the incredible news that season one of our podcast, #MyLifeWithDementia has been shortlisted for a @britpodawards! 🙌

Wish us luck for the results on 2nd October. 🤞

And give the podcast a listen if you haven't already. Season two is out now, too:…

@IRememberBetter @KarrieMarshall @nursesKidONE @AlzJoyThruTears @bethyb1886 @UnicornSpark @MyCareMatters @artsaging @THEVDOVault @helenfindlay @wecaredesign #AlzChat Cognitive engagement matters in dementia care, not as distraction, but as continuity of care, connection, compassion, and quiet dignity. It is not just stimulation, it is a way of honouring presence, memory, and the human spirit 😊

@IRememberBetter @KarrieMarshall @nursesKidONE @AlzJoyThruTears @bethyb1886 @UnicornSpark @MyCareMatters @artsaging @THEVDOVault @helenfindlay @wecaredesign #AlzChat PLWD & aphasia deserve more than patience, they deserve purpose. Music, gardening, sensory art, and photo storytelling are not just activities, they are bridges to memory, autonomy, and joy. Care that listens beyond words is not a luxury, it is a necessity 💜

@IRememberBetter @KarrieMarshall @nursesKidONE @AlzJoyThruTears @bethyb1886 @UnicornSpark @MyCareMatters @artsaging @THEVDOVault @helenfindlay @wecaredesign #AlzChat The journey through words is not measured by whether they reach the final page. Instead, it is about the emotional resonance, the way a poem or passage stirs a memory, a smile, or simply affirms that they matter.

@IRememberBetter @KarrieMarshall @nursesKidONE @AlzJoyThruTears @bethyb1886 @UnicornSpark @MyCareMatters @artsaging @THEVDOVault @helenfindlay @wecaredesign #AlzChat Reading together can spark connection. For PLWD, shared reading, poems, short stories, or familiar texts, supports memory, conversation, and calm. Choose large print, read slowly, and invite gentle reflection. It is not about finishing, it is about feeling seen.

@IRememberBetter @KarrieMarshall @nursesKidONE @AlzJoyThruTears @bethyb1886 @UnicornSpark @MyCareMatters @artsaging @THEVDOVault @helenfindlay @wecaredesign #AlzChat Use cards, foam dice, or spinners to select prime numbers that guide meaningful conversation. Each number sparks a thoughtful prompt, blending maths, emotion, and lived experience. A safe and creative way to connect in care settings.

@IRememberBetter @KarrieMarshall @nursesKidONE @AlzJoyThruTears @bethyb1886 @UnicornSpark @MyCareMatters @artsaging @THEVDOVault @helenfindlay @wecaredesign #AlzChat Shake, tap, or clap, each rhythm encourages recall and recreation. This auditory puzzle supports sequencing and movement and offers a non-verbal path to joyful engagement, even in later stages.

@IRememberBetter @KarrieMarshall @nursesKidONE @AlzJoyThruTears @bethyb1886 @UnicornSpark @MyCareMatters @artsaging @THEVDOVault @helenfindlay @wecaredesign #AlzChat Memory Box invites interpretive play: carers present tactile items from diverse cultures and eras, prompting storytelling, riddles, and recognition. A single object unlocks memory, connection, and conversation, all in one.

#AlzChat 3pmEST/8pmUK Topic today: Math, puzzles, games and brain stimulation in dementia care
@KarrieMarshall
@nursesKidONE
@AlzJoyThruTears
@bethyb1886
@UnicornSpark
@Mycarematters
@artsaging
@THEVDOVault
@helenfindlay
@wecaredesign

Thank you for the very useful tips xxx #AlzChat

@bethyb1886 @DementiaUK @suzysopenheart @TommyTommytee18 Thanks so much Beth.....to say this was emotional is an understatement but so so important. It's okay to talk.

@bethyb1886 @MattEagles Done & shared

@bethyb1886 Thanks Beth x