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Hackney DAA

@hackneydaa

We, the Hackney Dementia Action Alliance, are working towards a dementia friendly community for everyone affected by dementia.

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Dementia Friends (@dementiafriends) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#DementiaFriends Champions are dedicated volunteers who help to raise awareness of dementia all across the country by presenting local Information Sessions. Did you know...

#DementiaFriends Champions are dedicated volunteers who help to raise awareness of dementia all across the country by presenting local Information Sessions. Did you know...
Alzheimer's Society (@alzheimerssoc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Lynda never expected to have to pay for her husband’s dementia care. But like so many others, she's been left to cover the cost for herself. It just isn't fair. We urgently need to #FixDementiaCare- but we can't do it without your help. Join our cause: alzheimers.org.uk/our-campaigns/…

Patrick Gray (@pgray_daa) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We should be proud of the leadership role this country has taken in Dementia Friends and DFCs, says @JeremyHughesAlz in his opening statement. #unitedagainstdementia

We should be proud of the leadership role this country has taken in <a href="/DementiaFriends/">Dementia Friends</a> and DFCs, says @JeremyHughesAlz in his opening statement. #unitedagainstdementia
Esther Watts (@wattsesther) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Hoe do we measure the difference on the ground for people living with dementia in dementia-friendly communities? #unitedagainstdementia we need to measure progress! Dementia Friends Alzheimer's Society

Esther Watts (@wattsesther) 's Twitter Profile Photo

So interesting hearing what all the Dementia Friends Champions have beenndoing at the #unitedagainstdementia conference, using all their business contacts and approaching businesses cold to raise awareness of and take action on dementia.

Alzheimer's Society (@alzheimerssoc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Here's a fascinating and useful listen - Michael Rosen 💙💙🎓🎓 NICE 爷爷 explores the best methods of communicating with someone affected by dementia who may have difficulty expressing themselves: bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00…

Alzheimer's Society (@alzheimerssoc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A think tank is recommending making social care free for people over 65, paid for by a 2p tax rise. Those who could afford it would pay for accommodation but not personal care. This would reduce bed-blocking, saving the NHS up to £4.5bn a year. See more: bit.ly/2HOBcHi

Alzheimer's Society (@alzheimerssoc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We're delighted that Alzheimer's Society Ambassador Ian Sherriff has been recognised with an MBE in the #QueensBirthdayHonours. Ian has worked tirelessly to improve the lives of people with dementia both across the UK and globally; congratulations, it's thoroughly deserved!

We're delighted that Alzheimer's Society Ambassador Ian Sherriff has been recognised with an MBE in the #QueensBirthdayHonours.

Ian has worked tirelessly to improve the lives of people with dementia both across the UK and globally; congratulations, it's thoroughly deserved!
St Mary's Secret Garden (@stmarysgarden) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Gates are open, cafe is up and running and the sun is out! We're open all day until 8pm, come and enjoy the garden! #OpenGardenSquaresWeekend #opengardens #OGSW2019 #garden #gardens #London #Hackney

Gates are open, cafe is up and running and the sun is out! We're open all day until 8pm, come and enjoy the garden! #OpenGardenSquaresWeekend #opengardens #OGSW2019 #garden #gardens #London #Hackney
Sonya Lewis (@sonya_e_le) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🤣🤣 who is this guy? Legend! This is honestly what it’s like when you try to just have a discussion with anti Corbyn people. I’m dead 😂😂

Alzheimer's Society (@alzheimerssoc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Made with 90% water, Jelly Drops are a bright and tasty way of keeping people with dementia hydrated. We'll be proudly supporting their development over the next year, to help bring them to market - find out more about them here! 👇 alzheimers.org.uk/blog/jelly-dro…

Alzheimer's Society (@alzheimerssoc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

‘Uncertainty, financial strain and stigma dogged and marred those final months and weeks in a way that it would not have done for other big killers.’ Clare, whose dad recently passed away, writes about the unfair financial hardship of dementia care: bit.ly/2FojZ6V

UK Men’s Sheds Association (@ukmenssheds) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We hope that Lowestoft Men's Shed have a great time this weekend celebrating the Lowestoft First Light Festival this weekend. The Lowestoft Shedders have built an impressive 30ft long table which is going to be used during the festival. #MensSheds #ShedsintheCommunity #Shedders

We hope that Lowestoft Men's Shed have a great time this weekend celebrating the Lowestoft First Light Festival this weekend. The Lowestoft Shedders have built an impressive 30ft long table which is going to be used during the festival. #MensSheds #ShedsintheCommunity #Shedders
Alzheimer's Society (@alzheimerssoc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

'We know we are leaving people in a happier frame of mind.' This #SmallCharityWeek, find out about @OpeningDoorsLdn, supporting people affected by dementia within the LGBTQ+ community, and the wonderful difference they're making for those in need. bit.ly/2IqPLCj

🌹Cllr Seema Chandwani (@cllrseema) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Powerful testimony from a Broadwater Farm Estate Resident about how the Jewish community were one of the only communities who helped the #Windrush generation when they first arrived in London.

Powerful testimony from a Broadwater Farm Estate Resident about how the Jewish community were one of the only communities who helped the #Windrush generation when they first arrived in London.