An interesting session this afternoon at the #ALLIANCEConf24 on 'communication is a human right'. Some important discussions surrounding the need for inclusive communication methods and ensuring that people have access to accessible information. The ALLIANCE

Delighted to be attending the The ALLIANCE Annual Conference on Our Voice, Our Rights, Our Future in Glasgow. An interesting day so far hearing from Neil Gray MSP recognise the importance of the role of the third sector in health and social care. #ALLIANCEConf24

FREE devices from the ‘Alexa Fund’ if you live with dementia in Scotland here bit.ly/44jFBMi Alexa can be used as a form of care support as a personal assistant in accordance to your needs. Ron's Alexa #dementia guide is available to download bit.ly/4aOPgwH

Thank you About Dementia Age Scotland 🙌 caring for carers

Nice to get a mention by ⁦ADI⁩

Been doing a spot of podcast recording in Krakow #ADI2024

The day after the conference #ADI2024 : if we met in person, hi!
Slept for 9 hrs. Got up, had breakfast, went back to sleep for 2 hrs.
Meeting and talking and listening tires my weary brain, although I love it!
I so enjoy the accidental incidental conversations. And drawing...

The highlight of the last day of the #ADI2024 conference - thank you to the ADI Global Dementia Expert Panel, organised by Emily Ong (She/Her), for each sharing your experience of living with dementia and caring for those living with dementia

An insightful session hearing about underrepresented populations and dementia. Daíthí Clayton & John Hammond discussing the experiences of non-binary individuals living with dementia and ensuring that care practice meets the diverse needs of those living with dementia #ADI2024

Fascinating presentations on dementia awareness and friendliness today at day 3 of #ADI2024 . Ian Sherriff discussing dementia-friendly dentistry in England and Dr Che Yu Chen sharing how New Taipei worked with people living with dementia to make the city dementia inclusive.

We were delighted to present this week at the 36th Global Conference of ADI within the session on dementia as a public health priority sharing our work embedding the voice of lived experience within policy and practice in Scotland Age Scotland #ADI2024

ICYMI our team over at About Dementia were delighted to announce the latest 16 recipients of the 'Encouraging and Supporting Grassroots Activity Fund'. We can't wait to see and share their development over the next year. 💙Find out more 👉

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Meeting Centres founder, Professor Rose-Marie Droes, giving a keynote speech at #ADI2024 about the 30 year history of Meeting Centres, and some of the facilitors and barriers to their development. A call for policy makers to properly fund proven models like Meeting Centres.

Fantastic 2nd day at #ADI2024 conference - Prof Rose-Marie Droes talking about 30 years of Meeting Centres & Ron Coleman and Willy Gilder talking about the Scottish Dementia Arts Festival, showing us how it's done Deepness Dementia Media Association for Dementia Studies Meeting Centres Scotland Meeting Centres UK

Followed by a quick dance session! The power of art and movement! 😁 #ADI2024 About Dementia Meeting Centres UK

Ron Coleman Chairperson of Meeting Centres Scotland, speaking about the empowering dementia arts festival. A firebrand and inspiring talk, with live art produced by Willy Gilder About Dementia Deepness Dementia Media Meeting Centres UK #ADI2024

Fantastic to hear Ron Coleman speaking about Dementia Arts Festival #ADI2024 Willy Gilder Meeting Centres UK Meeting Centres Scotland Association for Dementia Studies

Whilst Ron Coleman spoke at ⁦ADI⁩ conference I drew the audience...then Magda led us in a dance.

All smiles and dancing at the end of todays #ADI2024 session on non-pharmaceutical interventions.
Ron Coleman delivered a fantastic presentation on the creation of the Scottish Dementia Arts Festival and Willy Gilder showcased his remarkable 9-minute audience portrait!