Extending active life for older people with cognitive impairment through innovation in the visitor economy of the natural environment - funded by UKRI

University of Exeter
Joined September 2021
How should we talk about #dementia? Take a look at these NEW guidelines co produced with #DEEP members Allison, Dory, George, Gerry, Julie, Lorraine + Steve, in partnership with KYN Care Homes kyn.co.uk/assets/files/uploa…
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How wonderful to read Dory's story as a researcher with #DementiaEnquirers in the new FREE edition of @JDementiaCare journalofdementiacare.co.uk/… Find out more here: dementiaenquirers.org.uk
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Great to see @The_RHS helping to #raiseawareness on supporting people living with #raredementias. Read designer Charlie Hawkes and @UCL's Dr Liza Griffin @LizaGriff's insights on making gardens accessible for people living with rare dementias: rhs.org.uk/garden-inspiratio…
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#Museum30: Shadow We ❤️ this composite image. In the background you can see a hewer in the background, while in the foreground and a man is operating a jibbed coal cutter. #PhotoOfTheDay
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Delighted to report that @dem_researcher will be at the @IDEALStudyTweet Celebration event on the 30th November to capture the sessions and record the talks to share with the wider #dementia research community. We could help you do the same dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.u…
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ITS GOLD!!!! For Accessible & Inclusive Toursim!!! tram.co.uk #DevonTA
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We're back with more at #HealthyAgeing2023 for the 'Future of Ageing Research' session. Leaders in ageing research are taking part in a 'Question Time' style debate to explore the future trajectory of ageing research. Join us LIVE here: healthyageinguk.org/2023
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Replying to @Bishops_Palace
@Bishops_Palace Nature Connection Course focusing on connecting to nature through the themes of contact, meaning, compassion and beauty Participants enjoying the opportunity to connect to nature in new ways whilst also connecting to each other through the shared experience
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Replying to @ukbirdsofprey
@ukbirdsofprey in Carmarthenshire has been hosting coffee mornings for people living with cognitive impairment These events have provided an opportunity for participants to learn about & handle the birds of prey #healthyageingchallenge #dementiaresearchuk
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'Challenging assumptions around dementia' is a new open access #book which aims to support a more person-centred, collaborative approach to #dementia research. Contributors included people living with young onset. Download a copy here: link.springer.com/book/10.10… @Deepnessdement1
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Are you at #GSA2023? Our symposium is tomorrow morning in Room 120 - join us! @geronsociety #dementia Living Well With Mild to Moderate Dementia. Findings From the IDEAL Program: A British Cohort Study cdmcd.co/ZKZzKq
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Cyanotypes at @SeatonTramway participants choosing foliage to create their own unique #cyanotype prints with facilitator Penny Evans #ENLIVENProject #HealthyAgeingChallenge #UKRI @HealthyAgeingUK
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Congratulations to @NCMME on completing its ENLIVEN project and many thanks to the wonderful people who helped to identify improvements to a nature trail and create a mosiac totem. Looking ahead, the museum is keen to build stronger ties with local communities.
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Last week, a small, cheerful and very effective group of volunteers worked with staff to clear overgrown paths @LepeCountryPark in the @NewForestNPA as part of the @ENLIVEN_project. Great work...and smiles!
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Great to have you 'on board'! helping @stuartlineexm bring more people with #dementia out on the Exe River
A fantastic day on the water enjoying the Devon Coastline. Thanks to @ENLIVEN_project & @Innov_Dementia For further information on our services & activities visit ageuk.org.uk/exeter/ @DementiaVoices @BBCSpotlight @uoe
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Here’s Peter Clark, a member of our Advisory Group, talking about his visit yesterday to the British Bird of Prey Centre as part of the ENLIVEN project.
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Many thanks to Caroline Philp and Kerry Underwood @Heligan for welcoming ENLIVEN's Stephen Tamblin, Wendy Brewin @Sensory Trust and @UniofExeter researcher Stephan to the gardens on Tuesday🌲🌳
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Large parts of @HeliganGardens are already #accessible for many people with #dementia and #mobility scooter users, but Heligan are still keen to learn what more and better they can do. An enjoyable and productive day for all involved!
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