📚 Former Edmonton Journal writer Helen Metella is creating picture books designed for seniors living with dementia, using simple storytelling to help spark memory and connection.
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Helen Metella invents picture books for seniors with dementia
The former Edmonton Journal writer is writing a trilogy of adult picture books for seniors with dementia that help families start and sustain conversations
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July 6, 2026 at 7:10 PM
#AlzChat circle dancing @karriemarshall.bsky.social
A clip from our Circle Dance 'Training the Facilitators' programme, hosted by Sheffield Memory Hub.
Dementia Pathfinders partnered with Cultural Appropriate Resources to explore how Circle Dance can support people living with dementia through movement, music, and shared participation.
#CircleDance
Dementia Pathfinders partnered with Cultural Appropriate Resources to explore how Circle Dance can support people living with dementia through movement, music, and shared participation.
#CircleDance
August 3, 2026 at 7:26 PM
#AlzChat circle dancing @karriemarshall.bsky.social
#AlzChat Summer smoothies - easy to make - easy to drink #dementiacare. @irememberbetter.bsky.social @creativecaring.bsky.social @natrese.bsky.social
August 3, 2026 at 7:26 PM
#AlzChat Summer smoothies - easy to make - easy to drink #dementiacare. @irememberbetter.bsky.social @creativecaring.bsky.social @natrese.bsky.social
📢 Missed our last webinar?
Discover the health and wellbeing benefits of the arts for people with dementia from a creative team who will bring this topic to life.
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#dementia #arts
Discover the health and wellbeing benefits of the arts for people with dementia from a creative team who will bring this topic to life.
Watch here 👉 buff.ly/srP7Zbv
Donate 👉 buff.ly/cWb80XC
#dementia #arts
July 6, 2026 at 7:11 PM
#AlzChat dementia care chat is on Monday 3rd August 3pmEST/8pmUK here on bluesky @alzchat.bsky.social @karriemarshall.bsky.social @irememberbetter.bsky.social
July 23, 2026 at 12:35 PM
#AlzChat dementia care chat is on Monday 3rd August 3pmEST/8pmUK here on bluesky @alzchat.bsky.social @karriemarshall.bsky.social @irememberbetter.bsky.social
@stepchange-design.co.uk love these images- #AlzChat
So many lovely things to do in the garden. What gives you joy or purpose? Sit in sun pr shade. Pick produce. Watch wildlife.
August 3, 2026 at 7:42 PM
@stepchange-design.co.uk love these images- #AlzChat
#AlzChat Nice summer activity @karriemarshall.bsky.social
Admiral's Café is a warm, welcoming monthly café for those living with dementia and the people who care for them. Enjoy friendship, activities, hot drinks, homemade treats and plenty of conversation.
August 3, 2026 at 7:25 PM
#AlzChat Nice summer activity @karriemarshall.bsky.social
Therapeutic memory gardens for people with dementia. Great idea!
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www.harryanddavid.com/articles/beh... #dementia #alzheimers #gardening #flowers #memory
Memory Gardens: Behind the Scenes| The Table by Harry & David
See how memory gardens are helping people with dementia by using flowers and plants to evoke memories of past events or feelings.
www.harryanddavid.com
August 3, 2026 at 7:29 PM
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August 3, 2026 at 12:12 PM
1st Monday of the month means today is #AlzChat 3pmEst/8pmUk 💜 Today’s topic: Summer activities in dementia care @irememberbetter.bsky.social @natrese.bsky.social @karriemarshall.bsky.social @neilchadborn.bsky.social
Not everyone can recreate their childhood home like Chris Hemsworth did in his new film. But families can easily use reminiscence therapy with their loved ones who have dementia. Here's how: www.usatoday.com/story/life/h... via @usatoday.com
Chris Hemsworth uses 'reminiscence therapy' to help his dad's Alzheimer's
What is reminiscence therapy? It's the approach Chris Hemsworth is using to fight his father's Alzheimer's disease in his new documentary.
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September 7, 2026 at 7:49 PM
What is reminiscence therapy? It's the approach Chris Hemsworth is using to fight his father's Alzheimer's disease in his new documentary.
Chris Hemsworth uses 'reminiscence therapy' to help his dad's Alzheimer's
What is reminiscence therapy? It's the approach Chris Hemsworth is using to fight his father's Alzheimer's disease in his new documentary.
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September 7, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Want to engage more with someone who has memory loss or dementia, but don't know where to start? With OU Connect, I've created a short guide to Reminiscence Therapy, using objects to unlock memories & connections. Interactive & free printout here -
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Reminiscence Therapy
Read all about Reminiscence Therapy and download and/or our print our easy-to-use guide on how to do it.
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September 7, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Really hope this model of #agedcare is adopted in Australia by the time I get #dementia.
It sounds like reminiscence therapy but actually doing the things you enjoyed.
Evaluating the Impact of the UK's First Day Center Dementia Village: A Qualitative Study onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
It sounds like reminiscence therapy but actually doing the things you enjoyed.
Evaluating the Impact of the UK's First Day Center Dementia Village: A Qualitative Study onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
Evaluating the Impact of the UK's First Day Center Dementia Village: A Qualitative Study
Background
In 2023, Age UK developed the UK's first day centre dementia village at a facility in the North West of England, designed to evoke positive memories and promote engagement in meaningful e.....
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
September 7, 2026 at 7:07 PM
Tributes paid to Irish nun remembered for pioneering work on dementia
Sr Mary Threadgold set up the Sonas programme, which uses music, movement, touch, reminiscence, and sensory experiences to help people with the condition to communicate
Sr Mary Threadgold set up the Sonas programme, which uses music, movement, touch, reminiscence, and sensory experiences to help people with the condition to communicate
Tributes paid to Irish nun remembered for pioneering work on dementia
Sr Mary Threadgold set up the Sonas programme, which uses music, movement, touch, reminiscence, and sensory experiences to help people with the condition to communicate
www.irishexaminer.com
September 7, 2026 at 7:06 PM
@natrese.bsky.social @stepchange-design.co.uk @creativecaring.bsky.social and all who read, share, or contribute to #AlzChat (#dementiacare) @alzchat.bsky.social Thank You - have a great summer @karriemarshall.bsky.social @irememberbetter.bsky.social Back 1st Monday Sept 7th
August 3, 2026 at 8:04 PM
@natrese.bsky.social @stepchange-design.co.uk @creativecaring.bsky.social and all who read, share, or contribute to #AlzChat (#dementiacare) @alzchat.bsky.social Thank You - have a great summer @karriemarshall.bsky.social @irememberbetter.bsky.social Back 1st Monday Sept 7th
Claire Swanson of Capital Theatres in Scotland leads on an award-winning programme of creative development activities for people living with dementia. Here she shares why it is so important.
www.artsprofessional.co.uk
July 6, 2026 at 7:32 PM
#Music Lincoln Center is offering free, dementia-friendly concerts for people with dementia and their caregivers, followed by interactive workshops with music therapists. A thoughtful step toward more accessible arts care. #DementiaCare #Accessibility
July 6, 2026 at 7:10 PM
It's time for #AlzChat
Today’s topic: Summer activities in dementia care
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August 3, 2026 at 7:00 PM
It's time for #AlzChat
Today’s topic: Summer activities in dementia care
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Today’s topic: Summer activities in dementia care
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It's time for #AlzChat
Today’s topic: Using reminiscence in dementia care
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Today’s topic: Using reminiscence in dementia care
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September 7, 2026 at 7:01 PM
It's time for #AlzChat
Today’s topic: Using reminiscence in dementia care
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Today’s topic: Using reminiscence in dementia care
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#AlzChat this is great..
#AlzChat A documentary with actor Chris Hemsworth and his dad who has Alzheimer’s : “The therapeutic practice of reminiscence therapy gave the film not only its intellectual and emotional underpinning, it gave it its structure… “ arstechnica.com/science/2025... via @jenlucpiquant.bsky.social
VIA announces 1-watt Eden processor
Today VIA announced a processor that's clocked at 500MHz and only consumes 1 …
arstechnica.com
September 7, 2026 at 7:47 PM
#AlzChat this is great..
@creativecaring.bsky.social today- 1st Monday of month means #AlzChat 3pmEst/8pmUk. 🩷dementia care. Today’s topic is Sumner activities @irememberbetter.bsky.social @natrese.bsky.social @karriemarshall.bsky.social @alzchat.bsky.social
August 3, 2026 at 11:29 AM
@creativecaring.bsky.social today- 1st Monday of month means #AlzChat 3pmEst/8pmUk. 🩷dementia care. Today’s topic is Sumner activities @irememberbetter.bsky.social @natrese.bsky.social @karriemarshall.bsky.social @alzchat.bsky.social
@karriemarshall.bsky.social Hi @karriemarshall.bsky.social - I had better follow you as well #alzchat , im a bit rusty
July 6, 2026 at 7:10 PM
@karriemarshall.bsky.social Hi @karriemarshall.bsky.social - I had better follow you as well #alzchat , im a bit rusty