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Irene Mackay, Raising Children's Awareness of Dementia: sensitively explaining dementia to children, author of 'The Forgetful Elephant', 'Getting To Know You'

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An example of just how amazing children can be in helping someone who has #dementia. #DementiaAwareKids facebook.com/story.php?stor…

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Animals can make such a difference to the lives of those with #dementia. It would be great to have more places like this. #DementiaAwareKids facebook.com/story.php?stor…

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Beautiful video and excellent programme proving once again just how wonderful children are with the elderly. #DementiaAwareKids facebook.com/story.php?stor…

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There are around 850,000 people living with #dementia in the UK, with the number predicted to rise to more than a million by 2025. The more we can do to raise awareness, the better. #DementiAwareKids facebook.com/story.php?stor…

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A lovely memory of my visit to Derry to raise children's awareness of #dementia where these pupils at St Cecelia's wrote a song for Ellie. #DementiaAwareKids facebook.com/RaisingChildre…

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Studies have shown that people with #dementia eating from red plates consumed 25 percent more food than those... fb.me/88xVLoPjS

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Whilst it may be difficult for a family to cope with a loved one who has #dementia, let’s not forget the impact on the person with #dementia. #DementiaAwareKids dementiachallengers.com/families.html

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What may be a routine visit to the dentist for us can be very stressful for someone who has #dementia. Here are some helpful tips for Carers. #DementiaAwareKids dementiachallengers.com/visiting-the-d…

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A diagnosis of #dementia shouldn't mean that all normal and enjoyable activity has to end. #DementiaAwareKids dementiachallengers.com/days-out.html

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For people living with dementia, gardening can benefit their physical and mental health by keeping them active and helping them relax. Here's how we're helping garden centres become more dementia friendly: ow.ly/X4qn30jKk5Y #NationalGardeningWeek

For people living with dementia, gardening can benefit their physical and mental health by keeping them active and helping them relax. Here's how we're helping garden centres become more dementia friendly: ow.ly/X4qn30jKk5Y #NationalGardeningWeek
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This is a wonderful idea which would benefit so many men with #dementia in Care Homes. #DementiaAwareKids facebook.com/story.php?stor…

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It is very important when celebrities speak about their #dementia. They have the platform to connect with so many people, which will hopefully help to increase the public's knowledge and awareness of this cruel condition. #DementiaAwareKids facebook.com/story.php?stor…

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Engaging the senses of a loved one who has #dementia can help to stimulate memories. #DementiaAwareKids dementiachallengers.com/engaging-the-s…

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Visiting a loved one who has #dementia can be difficult, but even though you miss the person they once were, try to enjoy the person they are now. #DementiaAwareKids

Visiting a loved one who has #dementia can be difficult, but even though you miss the person they once were, try to enjoy the person they are now. #DementiaAwareKids