Diverse Alzheimers Will we ever find a cure for dementia - all of 'em #diversealz

Final thoughts via Dr Helen Findlay Will we ever find a cure for dementia? [the dementias?]

Hope so though might not live to see it.

But a learning point for me what hearing an African gentleman in his 80s who completely changed his perception of what dementia was and related this to his peers telling them "it's not like that" wh

Diverse Alzheimers talk...., listen to those with dementia and their carers, learn more about what dementia is - listen is an anagram of silent, never remain silent!

Diverse Alzheimers Why should you learn more about dementia and what it really is all a?

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Thank you to everyone who joined #Diversealz this evening. Any songs for us? We've got Rosette 'Listen to Your Heart'. Random. youtube.com/watch?v=yCC_b5…

Diverse Alzheimers 'Always on my mind' by the Pet Shop Boys #diversealz

Diverse Alzheimers Keep talking, hear from those living with it, really hear & listen to those who care without judgement 💜

Timeline showing that can't underestimated the importance of talking, listening and from those who know. Bottom line is also going to be about knowledge. And #Diversealz says don't forget about the value of sharing.

The thing one is most grateful for when it comes to dementia is when one realises they are not alone and that there are similar experiences. Even better still when one can impart a tip or learn from one that makes all the difference. #diversealz

Diverse Alzheimers Probably, mostly because there’s been so little change imho

If only…

Kate Swaffer she/her ❤️🖤💛 Diverse Alzheimers No leadership

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Lots of suggestions about talking about dementia in families. Yet we also see that even where there's engagement, some conversations are hard to have and so they are left...

Leadership appearing in the timeline as we discuss dementia [care] focusing on awareness, stigma and importantly, change. #Diversealz

Thank you for everyone who contributed to the conversation tonight and have a great evening. Hanging around a while...

Diverse Alzheimers Is it possible that focussing on the positives actually adds stigma to the experience, especially as it progresses? Stigma normal comes from a lack of understanding.