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Interested in all aspects of dementia and ageing. However, taking a break from the health and social care sector.

Joined October 2014
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Getting the message out there is vital, and we're doing just that! Now on its third print run, having sold over 750 copies since last July. #hedgehogs #childrensbooks #education #hedgehogrescues #eastergift
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Helen Behrens retweeted
A reflective practice model for #dementia care. (image: @3SpiritUKNZ) #Alzheimers #caregiving
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Please re-Tweet this resource for reducing hospital admissions from #carehomes among people living with #Alzheimers disease and other forms of #dementia. (image via @3SpiritUKNZ) #caregiving #prevention
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Please re-Tweet this #falls prevention resource. (image via @BehrensHelen @3SpiritUKNZ) #Alzheimers #dementia #delirium #geriatrics
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Please re-Tweet this terrific #palliative care & #dementia resource from @BehrensHelen and @3SpiritUKNZ #EOLC #HPM #Alzheimers #caregiving
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Please re-Tweet these tips for using objects positively in a #dementia care environment (image via @3SpiritUKNZ and @BehrensHelen) #Alzheimers #caregiving #PT #OT
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Helen Behrens retweeted
It's #DAW2021! Did you know that over the past ten years we have supported the development of so many #dementia champions? We are sharing the resources we created as part of that work stream this week to help support the national Dementia Action Week effort.
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Replying to @3SpiritTraining
@3SpiritTraining like many were affected by COVID: nearly 200 sessions cancelled. It looked like we would not survive the year. We worked hard to transform 2 support our sector. In the end, we delivered over 600 programmes, trained 7000 staff not only survived but thrived #SocEnt
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As part of my doctorate, I am looking at what factors support the transfer of knowledge to practice. I want to hear from care services. Have you used any of the strategies below? What worked? What hasn't worked for you? What gets in the way? Pls R/T or tag to contribute
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Helen Behrens retweeted
I am working on a project that is considering cultural needs in #dementia design. I am looking for practical examples that anyone can contribute. Can anyone help, or link in someone that can? @BehrensHelen @NNIDResearch @nigel8812922 @LEAD_Coalition @Annagoge @Shedfieldlodge
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Helen Behrens retweeted
Netiquette for online learning in adult #socialcare @skillsforcare @sfc_LondonSE @TOMNetworkUK @andytildensfc @NHS_HealthEdEng @sfc_northwest @3SpiritTraining
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We are launching our Higher Apprenticeships in #Dementia Level 5– This programme will enable staff to cultivate compassionate services, supporting teams to be responsive and connected to their communities. Sign up here to learn more eventbrite.co.uk/e/115954955…
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During the pandemic, the workforce we support required the rapid development of new skills. In the absence of face to face training, adult social care learning was transformed join us to re imagine the future of skills development in #socialcare eventbrite.co.uk/e/115954955…
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An empathetic approach #diversealz
Replying to @DiverseAlz
Changing mindsets about what it means to live with dementia #diversealz
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There are lessons to be learnt re: masks when they become mandatory in the United Kingdom and elsewhere. Thursday's #diversealz is about education, skills, training. We're going to bring masks into it. cc @BehrensHelen
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Lessons re: Covid and dementia? Take a look at @AlzDisInt report 'From Plan to Impact III Maintaining dementia as a priority in unprecedented times' focusing on range of issues including: preparedness, inclusion, end of life care, rights Read: alz.co.uk/adi/pdf/from-plan-… #diversealz
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Please re-Tweet this #falls prevention resource via @BehrensHelen @3SpiritUKNZ #Alzheimers #dementia #delirium #geriatrics
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Please re-Tweet these tips for using objects positively in a #dementia care environment (image via @3SpiritUKNZ and @BehrensHelen) #Alzheimers #caregiving #PT #OT
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