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  1. In Arizona, 14-year-old Royal Cothrun is being honored after helping a woman with dementia get safely out of dangerous 103F heat. He stayed with her, helped contact family, and showed how attentive neighbors can protect vulnerable people.

    Read more: theguardian.com/us-news/2026/j

    @goodnews

    #GoodNews #CommunityCare #DementiaCare #HeatSafety #Kindness #Arizona

  2. In Arizona, 14-year-old Royal Cothrun is being honored after helping a woman with dementia get safely out of dangerous 103F heat. He stayed with her, helped contact family, and showed how attentive neighbors can protect vulnerable people.

    Read more: theguardian.com/us-news/2026/j

    @goodnews

    #GoodNews #CommunityCare #DementiaCare #HeatSafety #Kindness #Arizona

  3. Beautiful people, ✨

    Had an incredible time presenting our work at HCII 2026 in Montreal! 🇨🇦🎤 Was lovely meeting a bunch of fantastic researchers sharing their incredible work. 🧠💡 Hope to see you all again soon! 👋

  4. Beautiful people, ✨

    Had an incredible time presenting our work at HCII 2026 in Montreal! 🇨🇦🎤 Was lovely meeting a bunch of fantastic researchers sharing their incredible work. 🧠💡 Hope to see you all again soon! 👋

    #HCII2026 #HCI #Accessibility #SmartMirror #DementiaCare

  5. Someone I know is taking the lock from their side gate into the locksmith to get it keyed.
    And they'll phone the Australian National Dementia Helpline and ask about the legalities of locking doors & gates to stop an elderly person putting themself in grave danger.

    They're not feeling good.

    I'm thinking that being prevented from going out into the world is a significant change.
    It could be put into an Advanced Care Directive.

    #AgingInPlace #AgedCare #DementiaCare #AdvancedCareDirectives

  6. Someone I know is taking the lock from their side gate into the locksmith to get it keyed.
    And they'll phone the Australian National Dementia Helpline and ask about the legalities of locking doors & gates to stop an elderly person putting themself in grave danger.

    They're not feeling good.

    I'm thinking that being prevented from going out into the world is a significant change.
    It could be put into an Advanced Care Directive.

    #AgingInPlace #AgedCare #DementiaCare #AdvancedCareDirectives

  7. 2/2
    I'd have thought this was a silly joke.

    But they're serious.

    "Trusted partners" - I'm seeing anyone proposing that they'll release medical and private data to anonymous others as inherently untrustworthy.

    A deal killer in my evaluation.

    #Dementia #DementiaCare #AgingInPlace #AgedCare #DisabilitySector #Privacy #PrivacyLaws #DataSecurity #SafeAndFound

  8. 2/2
    I'd have thought this was a silly joke.

    But they're serious.

    "Trusted partners" - I'm seeing anyone proposing that they'll release medical and private data to anonymous others as inherently untrustworthy.

    A deal killer in my evaluation.

    #Dementia #DementiaCare #AgingInPlace #AgedCare #DisabilitySector #Privacy #PrivacyLaws #DataSecurity #SafeAndFound

  9. @caity

    The sub-continent provided a wonderful Good Samaritan. Australia is fortunate to have good people.

    Future plans will NOT rely on SMS messages being received. Phone calls will be needed.
    Google Maps and Streetview will not be relied on. Knowledgeable locals will.
    The judgement of an Elderly Friend around "The Passage Of Time" & "How Long To Wait Before Enquiring" will be relied on less.
    Safe And Sound will be used.
    A card with a home address will be in a pocket.
    #DementiaCare

  10. @caity

    The sub-continent provided a wonderful Good Samaritan. Australia is fortunate to have good people.

    Future plans will NOT rely on SMS messages being received. Phone calls will be needed.
    Google Maps and Streetview will not be relied on. Knowledgeable locals will.
    The judgement of an Elderly Friend around "The Passage Of Time" & "How Long To Wait Before Enquiring" will be relied on less.
    Safe And Sound will be used.
    A card with a home address will be in a pocket.
    #DementiaCare

  11. Posthumous Doctorate Honors Nottingham Teacher's Alzheimer's Research

    A Nottingham teacher received a posthumous doctorate for her Alzheimer's research. Her work helps slow the disease. Find out how.

    #AlzheimersResearch, #Nottingham, #DementiaCare, #MedicalBreakthrough, #CarolJennings

    newsletter.tf/nottingham-teach

  12. Care village chef receives national praise for dedication to cooking with care

    A CARE village chef has received national praise for her dedication to cooking with care. Sarah Scott, who works at Belong Warrington in Latchford, a specialist dementia care vill…
    #dining #cooking #diet #food #Cooking #BelongWarrington #CAREvillage #dementiacare #MsScott #nationalstage #SarahScott
    diningandcooking.com/2576128/c

  13. Care village chef receives national praise for dedication to cooking with care

    A CARE village chef has received national praise for her dedication to cooking with care. Sarah Scott, who works at Belong Warrington in Latchford, a specialist dementia care vill…
    #dining #cooking #diet #food #Cooking #BelongWarrington #CAREvillage #dementiacare #MsScott #nationalstage #SarahScott
    diningandcooking.com/2576128/c

  14. More than 500,000 people in England now have a formal dementia diagnosis

    Why are dementia cases in England rising in 2025? Over 500,000 people now have a diagnosis, meaning families need more help as care home beds become harder to find.

    #englandhealth, #dementiacare, #nhsuk, #carehomeshortage, #mindercare

    newsletter.tf/england-dementia

  15. The number of people with dementia in England rose to 506,549 this year. This is 16,386 more people than last year, which is putting a lot of pressure on care homes and staff.

    #englandhealth, #dementiacare, #nhsuk, #carehomeshortage, #mindercare

    newsletter.tf/england-dementia

  16. And I hear the facility is planning on stopping the new locked-ward resident having a mobile phone.

    These day's removing a person's mobile phone looks like acting to socially isolate them.

    This does not appear to be consistent with maintaining existing skills nor with supporting the resident in maintaining friendships & relationships.

    Both of these are, AIUI, effective in slowing the progression of dementia.

    #Dementia #DementiaCare #AgedCare #AusPol

  17. And I hear the facility is planning on stopping the new locked-ward resident having a mobile phone.

    These day's removing a person's mobile phone looks like acting to socially isolate them.

    This does not appear to be consistent with maintaining existing skills nor with supporting the resident in maintaining friendships & relationships.

    Both of these are, AIUI, effective in slowing the progression of dementia.

    #Dementia #DementiaCare #AgedCare #AusPol

  18. Today’s small moment: while browsing Amazon for games and puzzles suited for someone with dementia, I stumbled across Rack-O — the classic “rack ’em & score” card game.

    Instantly transported back to the 1970s, when my friends and I played it endlessly. We absolutely loved that game, and seeing it again brought a simple, unexpected smile.

    #SmallMoments #MemoryLane #Nostalgia #70sKids #DementiaCare #Games

  19. Today’s small moment: while browsing Amazon for games and puzzles suited for someone with dementia, I stumbled across Rack-O — the classic “rack ’em & score” card game.

    Instantly transported back to the 1970s, when my friends and I played it endlessly. We absolutely loved that game, and seeing it again brought a simple, unexpected smile.

    #SmallMoments #MemoryLane #Nostalgia #70sKids #DementiaCare #Games

  20. CW: Competency

    3/n
    Chemical straight-jacket/antipsychotics seem to have reduced memory/recall to extent that the relative is now very sloppy, with very reduced memory.

    A ward staffed by large muscular jocks/wrestlers where medication is reduced to minimal level that provides safety for such staff seems it would work better for relative.
    #Dementia #DementiaCare #LockedWard #BehaviouralJudo

  21. CW: Competency

    3/n
    Chemical straight-jacket/antipsychotics seem to have reduced memory/recall to extent that the relative is now very sloppy, with very reduced memory.

    A ward staffed by large muscular jocks/wrestlers where medication is reduced to minimal level that provides safety for such staff seems it would work better for relative.
    #Dementia #DementiaCare #LockedWard #BehaviouralJudo

  22. So far today, five came in.
    Can anyone please add to that?

    💲303 Hotel Past Due + fees 11/4.
    💲755 Hotel Past Due + fees 11/11.
    💲725 Hotel Past Due + fees 11/18.
    💲650 Hotel Due 11/25.
    💲222 Gas & Food & etc.
    All N33ds 💲2,655.

    We're mourning loss of Little Man (ESA bun)

    KOFI/PYPL SabiLewSounds
    CA/VM toadlyturtle (Note: Sabi)

    #SabiLewSounds #SupportDisabledArtists #Traumasurvivor #Cptsd #Poverty #LatinaMusician #DisabledArtist #Disability #IndigenousMutualAid #DementiaCare #Indigenous

  23. So far today, five came in.
    Can anyone please add to that?

    💲303 Hotel Past Due + fees 11/4.
    💲755 Hotel Past Due + fees 11/11.
    💲725 Hotel Past Due + fees 11/18.
    💲650 Hotel Due 11/25.
    💲222 Gas & Food & etc.
    All N33ds 💲2,655.

    We're mourning loss of Little Man (ESA bun)

    KOFI/PYPL SabiLewSounds
    CA/VM toadlyturtle (Note: Sabi)

    #SabiLewSounds #SupportDisabledArtists #Traumasurvivor #Cptsd #Poverty #LatinaMusician #DisabledArtist #Disability #IndigenousMutualAid #DementiaCare #Indigenous

  24. After an informative and inspiring day on transgressive behaviour, there is even more new reading material for me in Caroline Koetsenruijter's signed book 'Jij moet je bek houden' (You need to shut up).

    #Aggression #Healthcare #NurseLife #Dementiacare #Conflictsituations #JijMoetJeBekHouden

  25. I'm thinking of making an illustrated guide for carers. I want it to be an easy read and have a sense of humour.

    What terms would you like to see in it?

    #carers #writingCommunity #alzheimers #dementiacare

  26. I'm thinking of making an illustrated guide for carers. I want it to be an easy read and have a sense of humour.

    What terms would you like to see in it?

    #carers #writingCommunity #alzheimers #dementiacare

  27. #LetterOfTheWeek
    People w #dementia need sincere care, not just AI tools
    "dementia calls us to our deepest human virtues: benevolence, faithfulness & unconditional love. In an age where #AI will play a bigger role in #healthcare, we must be careful not to let #technology overshadow what makes us #human.. World #Alzheimer’s Mth, let's ensure tt tech enhances iso replaces #dignity in #dementiacare. It's #compassion, not code, tt ultimately sustains our elderly & community"
    straitstimes.com/opinion/forum