Can’t believe it’s our last night. Had the most fantastic time with this bunch in this beautifully written and directed piece. So proud to have been part of it. #maggiemay ❤️

No of south Asians living with dementia is set to increase by 600% within the next three decades Dr Sahdia Parveen Dr Mohammed A Rauf MBE 🇵🇸🇵🇰🇬🇧 Ripaljeet Kaur MeriYaadainCiC 𝕄𝕣 𝕊𝕙𝕒𝕙𝕚𝕕 𝕄𝕠𝕙𝕒𝕞𝕞𝕖𝕕 🍉 Prof Katherine Sleeman theguardian.com/society/2022/j…

Thank you Alzheimer's Society For Researchers for an enriching day focused on supporting early career researchers #ecrretweet It has felt like a real investment in our professional development and wellness.

Can you support someone living with dementia in Yorkshire to complete our online survey? This #DementiaEnquirers project is led by people with dementia Leeds Playhouse Dementia Friendly Leeds We would like to learn about the new opportunities people have (or do not have) after diagnosis.

Beryl is so loved in Yorkshire. When we premiered @MPeakeOfficial’s play ‘Beryl’ Leeds Playhouse in 2014 so many people had stories to share about racing with her, working with her, even building her house! People brought in photos, donated bikes for the set. It was just amazing.

Nearly 70% of informal carers for people with #dementia are women, leaving them unable to pursue professional opportunities & more. We urge governments to consider equal opportunities when developing & implementing national #dementia plans. Read more: bit.ly/3pieico

The Met Office has issued an extreme heat warning for next week. Please remember the signs of heat exhaustion and heatstroke especially for older and medically vulnerable people. Early intervention to cool people down and rehydrate them can be lifesaving. nhs.uk/conditions/hea…

Mum dies in her sleep, in her own bed, her sons at home with her It's a hugely emotional, final edition of the #DementiaDiary Andrew Edwards is relieved that her dearest wish has come true Alzheimer's Society Dementia UK bbc.in/3uSFp6d

Congratulations to Centre PhD students Nicky Taylor @sass_cl and Emily Shoesmith on graduating with your doctorates today in a very warm Leeds. Hope you enjoyed your special day and we were so pleased to share it with you.

Captivating twilight performance by Hannah Peel & Paraorchestra to start bluedot Been really looking forward to this and it was brilliant and beautiful 🔵💫

Is Queen Street in Burslem the UK's most neglected yet beautiful street? Tragic to see so many brilliant buildings unused and crumbling away.

“Without a service like this… my dad would deteriorate faster” Last night our BME Dementia Service_Touchstone featured on ITV News Calendar news to promote the vital need for more support for the 25,000 BME people living with dementia in the UK. 7:27 mins⬇️: itv.com/news/calendar/… Touchstone

Our next free, online, Understanding Dementia Better training is on Tuesday 6th September at 6pm. The session is for friends and family supporting someone living with #dementia at home. Find out more: ow.ly/jAqh50JYYor Dementia UK Young Dementia Network

On the lookout for any evidence that can shed light on how the cost of living crisis is and has been impacting people affected by dementia.🧐 Please do retweet and reach out if you are aware of any. Thank you!

FREE webinar to mark world Alzheimer’s Month, hosted by the Global Brain Health Institute in collaboration with Arts for Dementia, Co-creating Arts for Brain Health – a global perspective, 6th September: eventbrite.co.uk/e/gbhi-co-crea… #AgeFriendly #Creativity #Culture #CreativeAgeing #CultureHealth

What a beautiful gig by JOAN AS POLICE WOMAN at Howard Assembly Room tonight. Exquisite sound and setting. Also loved how carefully she credited everyone involved.

Faultless show today Huey - from Dead Kennedys, Public Enemy to Nina Simone, Roy Ayers. Didn’t want to miss a moment. Thank you!