@dementiacommunity.bsky.social📢 1 week to go until the Namaste Care International Conference!
Join Namaste Care Int at BMA House, London, on 23 Sept for a day of learning, connection and practical insights into dementia and end-of-life care.
🎟️ Register: buff.ly/hIql1tl
@dementiacommunity.bsky.social📢 New blog by Jackie Barker
Inspired by her parents' experiences of dementia, Jackie Barker explores how care home design can better support choice, connection, independence and a genuine sense of home. 🏠
Read here: buff.ly/rQeLuw9
@brainsbeesbikes.bsky.socialNew research from WSU EACPHS demonstrates the importance of involving older adults and caregivers in the design of AI-enabled technologies.
@communitytraining.bsky.socialIt's important to seek proper diagnoses, as care needs can fluctuate.
#dementiacare #seniorliving #eldercare #residentialcare #assistedliving
@carecaribbean.bsky.socialDementia care does not stop at the front door.
A person may become confused, lost or frightened in the community — and the person helping may not understand dementia.
Families need support. Professionals need practical training. Communities need understanding.
@mikeptrain.bsky.social"There is no grief like the grief that does not speak." Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
New Top Tips post: Recognising loss in dementia care.
#DementiaCare #CareSector
https://www.mikephillipstraining.co.uk/top-tips-for-recognising-loss-in-dementia-care/
@trecresearch.bsky.socialICYMI:
The National Dementia Workforce Study, a 5-year study funded by the National Institute on Aging, fields the first large, nationally representative annual surveys of the professional dementia care workforce in the United States:
www.ndws.org
@newgirldark.bsky.socialSpeak slowly, softly, let each word remain,
one thought at a time, without rushing the brain.
Do not correct every shadow you see,
patience can become a bridge to dignity.
#DementiaCare #Communication #Caregiver #ElderCare #DarkPoetry
@dementiacommunity.bsky.social📅 21 Sept, 2-3pm
What does good dementia guidance look like?
Join Care Quality Commission this World Alzheimer's Day to help shape new statutory dementia guidance.
💙 Please help us by supporting our webinars: buff.ly/xKGZ6GE
@silentvoicesbynath.bsky.socialSomething feels different. Your loved one is more tired. More withdrawn. Suddenly “agitated.” Maybe there’s a new medication, a new diagnosis, or a care plan nobody has really explained to you.
What are you supposed to do?
#elderadvocacy #dementiacare #memorycare #caregivers #nursinghome
@dementiacommunity.bsky.social📢 Free October Webinar
Future Planning and Dementia: Plan for Tomorrow, Live for Today
🗓 5 October | ⏰ 2-3pm (UK)
Learn about advance care planning and Lasting Powers of Attorney with Zoe Harris, Dani Ayre & Clare Fuller.
👉 Register: buff.ly/2Uc0Bly
@luxuryballoon.bsky.socialPractical mealtime & sensory strategies for dementia care: from high-contrast plates to handling sweet cravings and hydration.
An AI deep dive via Gemini Notebook for carers navigating the daily routine.
Watch: youtu.be/55wMwwNQ4iY
@paulwilczynski.bsky.socialDoes Medicare cover dementia care? Learn how Medicare’s GUIDE Model may help eligible families with dementia care coordination, caregiver support, 24/7 assistance, and respite services—and how to check local availability.
bit.ly/TST_Guide
#DementiaCare #Caregiving #Medicare
@dementiacommunity.bsky.social📅 21 Sept, 2-3pm
What does good dementia guidance look like?
Join Care Quality Commission this World Alzheimer's Day to help shape new statutory dementia guidance.
💙 Please help us by supporting our webinars: buff.ly/xKGZ6GE
@dementiacommunity.bsky.social📢 New blog by Jackie Barker
Inspired by her parents' experiences of dementia, Jackie Barker explores how care home design can better support choice, connection, independence and a genuine sense of home. 🏠
Read here: buff.ly/rQeLuw9
@welshcountry.bsky.social
@everyonediesmedia.bsky.socialIn this episode, we explore how dementia can affect grief, why emotions may be expressed differently, and practical ways to communicate with empathy during an incredibly painful time.
💙 Listen here to learn more: https://ow.ly/3kBB50ZkOBq
@bcop-birmingham.bsky.socialFamily news straight to the armchair 📰
Famileo is now available at #AnitaStoneCourt, turning family photos, messages and updates into a personalised printed newspaper for residents to enjoy.
A simple way to keep loved ones connected, wherever they live.
