- 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- 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
Today's #dementiado post-it "Dementia doesn't define the person " #FabChangeDay pic.twitter.com/kDbx0xC1fb
Today's #dementiado post-it "To treat each person as a person not as a sufferer" Brilliant, well said. #FabChangeDay pic.twitter.com/VMbcvCCKIs- @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.
Today's #dementiado post-it Remember Grandma does it because she's poorly. But I can make her smile. 😊 #FabChangeDay pic.twitter.com/zPK9ZhcNMi
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
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
Today's #dementiado post-it came from a student of @westccollege "Go with their flow" Love this 😊 pic.twitter.com/c2cOiDACq2
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
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
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- @dementiaboy A patient said to me yesterday "I feel I've reached the 'Does he take sugar?' stage.
- @PeterWeaving it's head-shaking - what next "does he need the toilet?"
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
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
Today's #dementiado post-it came from @uochester "Promote compassion, empathy & equality! Thank you" No, thank you! 😀 #FabChangeDay pic.twitter.com/3HorcSNXoQ
Today's #dementiado post-it came from @NHSEngland north "The importance of routine & familiarity 4 individuals with dementia" Very true 😀 pic.twitter.com/PzQDnGOGDX
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- @dementiaboy @RoyLilley @gbtpo @thebestjoan @DementiaVoices @TommyTommytee18 wow!!! I actually felt my heart thump!! 😢😢 beautiful words 💕
#FabChangeDay countdown
31 of the best thoughts from people who have just completed a #DementiaDO awareness session
by
COCH63 Views
COCH63 Views
