- At the end of every #DementiaDO awareness session, memory nurse Andy Tysoe asks all those in attendance to jot down the message they will take home and think about going forward. If you haven't yet experienced how powerful and thought-provoking these sessions can be, you can read our blog to get a better idea.
- With #DementiaDO becoming a #FabChangeDay campaign this year, Andy decided to count down to the big day by sharing some of the most poignant post-its he has received in three years of running the sessions.
- We've collected Andy's tweets so you can glance through them and get a flavour for the immense impact #DementiaDO can have.
- A #dementiado post-it. Every day up to #FabChangeDay starting with @mason4233 @jaynegoodrick - says it all really... pic.twitter.com/jbu8i9EM2M
https://twitter.com/dementiaboy/status/778093593298931712
— andy.tysoe (@dementiaboy)Tue, Sep 20 2016 04:49:03 - Andy kicked off his countdown with Chris Roberts and his wife Jayne's post-its after their #DementiaDO experience. Chris, who has early onset Alzheimer's, has been a friend of Andy's for a while and he is giving a special presentation as part of the Countess' #FabChangeDay activities.
- Very very proud 2 announce that @mason4233 @jaynegoodrick attended #DementiaDo...the basics today @TheCountessNHS 😊 pic.twitter.com/48xa5QFtz6
https://twitter.com/dementiaboy/status/778483424445292545
— andy.tysoe (@dementiaboy)Mon, Sep 12 2016 18:01:11 - Today's #dementiado post-it "Dementia doesn't define the person " #FabChangeDay pic.twitter.com/kDbx0xC1fb
https://twitter.com/dementiaboy/status/778479723018092545
— andy.tysoe (@dementiaboy)Wed, Sep 21 2016 06:23:24 - Today's #dementiado post-it "To treat each person as a person not as a sufferer" Brilliant, well said. #FabChangeDay pic.twitter.com/VMbcvCCKIs
https://twitter.com/dementiaboy/status/778845688964800512
— andy.tysoe (@dementiaboy)Thu, Sep 22 2016 06:37:37 - @dementiaboy I love this. My neighbour has it &her son really struggles. When I go round I just talk to her about what she can remember.
https://twitter.com/BananeJen/status/778855170952269824
— Jen Unicorn B+ (@BananeJen)Thu, Sep 22 2016 07:15:17 - Today's #dementiado post-it Remember Grandma does it because she's poorly. But I can make her smile. 😊 #FabChangeDay pic.twitter.com/zPK9ZhcNMi
https://twitter.com/dementiaboy/status/779235731730464769
— andy.tysoe (@dementiaboy)Fri, Sep 23 2016 08:27:30 - Today's #dementiado post-it... Support as a carer Help to live with, not suffer with "Expert" talk to the person 😊😊😊 #FabChangeDay pic.twitter.com/IsJvL9X66A
https://twitter.com/dementiaboy/status/779582857840848896
— andy.tysoe (@dementiaboy)Sat, Sep 24 2016 07:26:51 - Today's #dementiado post-it comes from @TarporleyHigh "I wish I knew sooner of how I could've made it easier" 😔 #FabChangeDay pic.twitter.com/4vXklTypSd
https://twitter.com/dementiaboy/status/779961814306217984
— andy.tysoe (@dementiaboy)Sun, Sep 25 2016 08:32:42 - Today's #dementiado post-it came from a student of @westccollege "Go with their flow" Love this 😊 pic.twitter.com/c2cOiDACq2
https://twitter.com/dementiaboy/status/780294429018128384
— andy.tysoe (@dementiaboy)Mon, Sep 26 2016 06:34:23 - Today's #dementiado learning post-it came from @TheCountessNHS "(However often) Listen to them as if it was the first time" #FabChangeDay pic.twitter.com/ecCEPMMqEe
https://twitter.com/dementiaboy/status/780659768763572224
— andy.tysoe (@dementiaboy)Tue, Sep 27 2016 06:46:07 - Today's #dementiado post-it came from @WestCheshireCCG "Go with, rather than correct or get cross with" #FabChangeDay Quite right too.😊 pic.twitter.com/HVQuu5TzCy
https://twitter.com/dementiaboy/status/781022745165500416
— andy.tysoe (@dementiaboy)Wed, Sep 28 2016 06:48:27 - Today's #dementiado post-it came from a person living with vascular dementia "Treat me as a person" Not a tall ask really. #FabChangeDay pic.twitter.com/xJB6lEomU8
https://twitter.com/dementiaboy/status/781383167391436801
— andy.tysoe (@dementiaboy)Thu, Sep 29 2016 06:40:39 - @dementiaboy A patient said to me yesterday "I feel I've reached the 'Does he take sugar?' stage.
https://twitter.com/PeterWeaving/status/781386360456445952
— Peter Weaving (@PeterWeaving)Thu, Sep 29 2016 06:53:20 - @PeterWeaving it's head-shaking - what next "does he need the toilet?"
https://twitter.com/dementiaboy/status/781392737887199232
— andy.tysoe (@dementiaboy)Thu, Sep 29 2016 07:18:40 - Today's #dementiado post-it came from @cheshirepolice "To explain to my family how to be around my mum" Good days work ☺ #FabChangeDay pic.twitter.com/4NLFnhX4PD
https://twitter.com/dementiaboy/status/781743171587964928
— andy.tysoe (@dementiaboy)Fri, Sep 30 2016 06:31:10 - Today's #dementiado post-it came from @LHCHFT "To be more patient when my mum repeats or forgets ❤" She will love that 😊 #FabChangeDay pic.twitter.com/3gwOkAiLzf
https://twitter.com/dementiaboy/status/782126005246910464
— andy.tysoe (@dementiaboy)Sat, Oct 01 2016 07:52:25 - Today's #dementiado post-it came from @uochester "Promote compassion, empathy & equality! Thank you" No, thank you! 😀 #FabChangeDay pic.twitter.com/3HorcSNXoQ
https://twitter.com/dementiaboy/status/782504303886041088
— andy.tysoe (@dementiaboy)Sun, Oct 02 2016 08:55:38 - Today's #dementiado post-it came from @NHSEngland north "The importance of routine & familiarity 4 individuals with dementia" Very true 😀 pic.twitter.com/PzQDnGOGDX
https://twitter.com/dementiaboy/status/782836000175362048
— andy.tysoe (@dementiaboy)Mon, Oct 03 2016 06:53:41 - Today's #dementiado post-it came from @cheshirepolice "I now understand why ppl with dementia hold on to emotions after an incident" True. pic.twitter.com/j3Sq0q1IL3
https://twitter.com/dementiaboy/status/783196219954913280
— andy.tysoe (@dementiaboy)Tue, Oct 04 2016 06:45:04 - Somehow it just seems right 2 tweet these 2 #dementiado post-its together Mum & daughter. The rock and the moon. Heart breaking & warming pic.twitter.com/op0y0FlOIT
https://twitter.com/dementiaboy/status/784149210165805057
— andy.tysoe (@dementiaboy)Thu, Oct 06 2016 21:51:55 - @dementiaboy @RoyLilley @gbtpo @thebestjoan @DementiaVoices @TommyTommytee18 wow!!! I actually felt my heart thump!! 😢😢 beautiful words 💕
https://twitter.com/emmaaappp/status/783928044134203393
— Emma Pownall (@emmaaappp)Thu, Oct 06 2016 07:13:05
