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Why England vs Wales will feature 22 adult mascots living with dementia

Dementia Who! @dementiawho.bsky.social · 2d

Why England vs Wales will feature 22 adult mascots living with dementia

www.nytimes.com/athletic/669...

The Wembley friendly is a designated Alzheimer’s Society game, with the aim of raising awareness about the condition

www.nytimes.com

Memory Matters Weekly #4 - DementiaWho!

Dementia Who! @dementiawho.bsky.social · 6d

This week’s Memory Matters Weekly is out!
COVID, obesity and brain shape, three new dementia studies that might reshape how we think about risk, early signs and prevention.

Read the new issue here:
👉 buff.ly/G3kqmUc

I’d love to know which story stood out to you most?

Published Monday, 06 October 2025 -Issue #4

Easy Winter Crafts for Adults (Perfect for Seniors Too) - DementiaWho!

Dementia Who! @dementiawho.bsky.social · 7d

Snuggling in at home as weather changes?

My latest post is on Easy Winter Crafts for Adults (Perfect for Seniors Too), simple indoor projects.

You’ll find practical ideas like painted wine glasses, no-sew scarves, diy bath bombs, easy to make at home ⬇️

Discover 10 easy winter crafts for adults and seniors, from scented pinecones to arm-knit blankets, perfect for cosy, creative afternoons indoors

‘I’m worried my mother-in-law might have dementia – how can I help her?’

Dementia Who! @dementiawho.bsky.social · 12d

‘I’m worried my mother-in-law might have dementia – how can I help her?’ www.womanandhome.com/health-wellb...

woman&home columnist Anna Richardson, whose father has vascular dementia, advises a reader on the practical and emotional support she can give to her loved one

www.womanandhome.com

Football fans with dementia to walk out with England and Wales at Wembley

Dementia Who! @dementiawho.bsky.social · 12d

This new drug won't beat my Alzheimer's, but it gives others hope
www.bbc.com/news/article...

Players of the England and Wales national football teams are to walk out side-by-side with adults living with dementia for first time ever as part of our partnership between Alzheimer’s Society

www.englandfootball.com

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Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · 12d

Apply for BBSRC funding to support investigator-led bioscience research across its remit. Grants up to £2m FEC for up to 5 years, open to UK-based researchers.

www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/funding/bbsr...

BBSRC Standard Research Grant - DEMENTIA RESEARCHER

Apply for BBSRC funding to support investigator-led bioscience research across its remit. Grants up to £2m FEC for up to 5 years, open to UK-based researchers.

www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk

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Dementia Who! @dementiawho.bsky.social · 12d

Football fans with dementia to walk out with England and Wales at Wembley
www.englandfootball.com/articles/202...

Football fans with dementia to walk out with England and Wales at Wembley

Players of the England and Wales national football teams are to walk out side-by-side with adults living with dementia for first time ever as part of our partnership between Alzheimer’s Society

www.englandfootball.com

Benefits of becoming a dementia informed therapist

Dementia Who! @dementiawho.bsky.social · 13d

Well worth watch, as Nicole explains why becoming dementia aware really important. She talks about her history, her practice, how to connect with those living with dementia and so much more, please do give it watch, you learn more about dementia, approaches and how powerful touch is in care.

Nicolle Mitchell @massagefordementia.co.uk · 17d

Here it is! My video release!
Grab a cuppa, settle in
& find out why it's crucial to become dementia informed & meet a person where they are
What would you add?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSOh...
#dementia #dementiainformed #AlzheimersAwarenessMonth #AskAboutDementia #MeetMeWhereIAm

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Memory Matters Weekly #3 - DementiaWho!

Dementia Who! @dementiawho.bsky.social · 13d

My latest newsletter is out, Memory Matters #3, check it out⬇️

- Is it really safe to drink moderately?
- Can cycling delay dementia symptoms?
- What does a new protein map tell us about Alzheimer’s?
buff.ly/JXY5ShR
#dementia #alzheimers #caregivers

What cycling, alcohol, and protein mapping reveal about dementia risk.

NHS continuing health care: consigned to the too difficult box?

Dementia Who! @dementiawho.bsky.social · 16d

NHS continuing health care: consigned to the too difficult box?

"spending on CHC has increased over time (17.1% between 2017 and 2023), fewer people are being found eligible, and the numbers vary across the country"

Well worth a read⬇️

www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/news-item/nh...

Alongside our new research today on NHS continuing health care (CHC), the report's lead author Rachel Hutchings sets out why CHC is important, what we found in our research, and describes what the…

www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk

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Dementia Who! @dementiawho.bsky.social · 16d

Have your say: Share your experience of caring for someone with dementia

@dementiacarers.bsky.social want to hear from you - if you provide, or previously provided, care to someone with dementia, fill in this survey.

www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/blog/news/ha...

Have your say: Share your experience of caring for someone with dementia - Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland

We are supporting Dementia Carers Count to share an important opportunity for family carers to share their experiences of caring for someone with dementia. If you currently provide, or have previous...

www.alliance-scotland.org.uk

Call for halt to cuts which could 'decimate' dementia care

Dementia Who! @dementiawho.bsky.social · 16d

Call for halt to cuts which could 'decimate' dementia care www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/call-fo...

A call for urgent action to stop budget cuts which could “decimate” dementia care across the country has been backed by more than 17,500 people who signed a petition organised by Alzheimer Scotland.

www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com

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Adam Gordon MBE @adamgordon1978.bsky.social · 17d

New paper in @age-and-ageing.bsky.social - New horizons in improving research capacity in English care homes for older adults: academic.oup.com/ageing/artic...

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Dementia Who! @dementiawho.bsky.social · 17d

Thanks for sharing, i'm gonna watch this tonight!

Benefits of becoming a dementia informed therapist

Reposted by Dementia Who!

Nicolle Mitchell @massagefordementia.co.uk · 17d

Here it is! My video release!
Grab a cuppa, settle in
& find out why it's crucial to become dementia informed & meet a person where they are
What would you add?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSOh...
#dementia #dementiainformed #AlzheimersAwarenessMonth #AskAboutDementia #MeetMeWhereIAm

Former civil servant to lead the Alzheimer’s Society

www.youtube.com

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Dementia Who! @dementiawho.bsky.social · 17d

Former civil servant to lead the Alzheimer’s Society
www.thirdsector.co.uk/former-civil...

Michelle Dyson will take up the role in November

www.thirdsector.co.uk

Couple celebrate wedding at care home to be with dementia-struck mum

Dementia Who! @dementiawho.bsky.social · 17d

Couple's care home wedding for mum with dementia

www.bbc.com/news/article...

Rachel Berry celebrated her wedding day at her mum's care home, who lives with dementia.

www.bbc.com

Dementia Who! @dementiawho.bsky.social · 17d

One day i'll stop spelling yr name wrong, sorry again 🤦

Dementia Who! @dementiawho.bsky.social · 17d

Thanks Nicole, i look forward to your snippets ❤️

This #worldalzheimersday Nicolle reflects on being trauma informed as well as dementia informed.

Dementia Who! @dementiawho.bsky.social · 17d

Sorry I missed this, well worth a few minutes of your time to listen to, talking she's right, it's all about being trauma informed as well as dementia informed. Be curious, ask questions is this really just the disease?

Nicolle Mitchell @massagefordementia.co.uk · 21d

This #worldalzheimersday I reflect on being trauma informed as well as #dementia informed and that might start with curiosity and culturing belonging. How do you culture belonging and felt safety?

youtu.be/vI7sqWbkWN0?...

#AskAboutDementia #care #MeetMeWhereIAm #inclusion #safety #belonging

This #worldalzheimersday Nicolle reflects on being trauma informed as well as dementia informed.

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Nicolle Mitchell @massagefordementia.co.uk · 21d

This #worldalzheimersday I reflect on being trauma informed as well as #dementia informed and that might start with curiosity and culturing belonging. How do you culture belonging and felt safety?

youtu.be/vI7sqWbkWN0?...

#AskAboutDementia #care #MeetMeWhereIAm #inclusion #safety #belonging

youtu.be