Liz Menacer

Do you know the most common early signs and symptoms of dementia? If you notice any of these six common dementia symptoms in yourself or a loved one, download our symptoms checklist and visit your GP: spkl.io/6012f6IzO.

🔍 Understanding online scams is crucial for staying safe in today's digital world. At @100DigitalLeeds we're committed to promoting #DigitalInclusion and ensuring everyone can navigate the internet confidently. Check out this great initiative by @OlderPeopleLS17! 👇

September is World Alzheimer's Month. Did you know that only 30% of younger people living with #dementia have Alzheimer's disease, compared to about 60% of people aged over 65? It's estimated that over 70,000 people in the UK are living with young onset dementia where symptoms occurred under the age of 65. #WorldAlzheimersMonth

There's still time to book! Join us tomorrow for Understanding Living Grief and Bereavement at 4pm! tide.uk.net/understanding-…

@TBmedementia Happy birthday from all at YDL! Xx

A DEEP Group - Leeds Up & Go – has created a mural entitled ‘Keeping in touch’ to remind people of the importance of making connections and taking new opportunities after a dementia diagnosis.  Read more here: journalofdementiacare.co.uk/mural-created-…

We are saddened and angry at the violence and hatred targeted at our communities of colour unbelievable to see this dressed up as anything vaguely pro British. Do not be fooled @InspireNorthUK @commlinksnorth @Foundation___

Tim Sanders, Dementia Services commissioner in Leeds talked about our dementia stats and also paid tribute to Bridget and Heather @BHILeeds 🤍

Excited to be at our BME Dementia conference @LeedsCivicTrust this morning! Great line of speakers and stall holders. Our first speakers are @leedsirish

Great to be a part of this #LeedsBMEdementia event. Humbling to hear so many personal stories of living with #dementia or caring for someone that does. But encouraged to see lots of challenges raised covered in our guidance: england.nhs.uk/publication/in…

So proud and grateful for Iqbal sharing her powerful but emotional journey as a carer of her parents at our Leeds #BMEDementia conference. Within third sector we are all working under huge pressures with limited resources but testimonies like Iqbal’s makes it all worthwhile 💛

Today staff from Community Link's Kirklees Dementia Hub, Young Dementia Leeds, Calderdale Dementia Hub and Bradford Dementia Hub came together for the first time! A great was had by all!

@BrianTurnerChef The same to you from all at Young Dementia Leeds!

Happy Yorkshire Day to all!

An excellent article outlining the shared symptoms of #menopause and young onset #dementia independent.co.uk/life-style/hea… @DementiaUK @TheMenoCharity

@InspireNorthUK @AlcoholChangeUK From our experience, there appears to be a strong relationship between early onset dementia and alcohol.

It's #AlcoholAwarenessWeek! The theme this year is 'Alcohol and Cost.' Alcohol can significantly affect our relationships, finances and well-being. But we can all make steps to change to improve our lives. For more: alcoholchange.org.uk #MakeAChange @AlcoholChangeUK

"Eugene’s dementia progressed but he never forgot music. There was a piano in the care home, and he would play, and I would sing along, just like we used to." - Diana. 🎵 This #WorldMusicDay, read about how music can benefit people with #dementia here: dementiauk.org/get-support/li…

Being overwhelmed by information is something which is familiar to most of us, but especially for people with dementia. In this diary Jacqui describes the confusion she feels bit.ly/3BimwfJ #DementiaDiaries

How can we all improve accessibility and communication in research? Sound on! 📢 Click here for our free resource, which draws on our learning from #DementiaEnquirers bit.ly/42Pafei Putting ppl w #dementia at the heart of research

Did you know that it takes on average 4.4 years for a younger person to receive a diagnosis of #dementia? That's twice as long as it takes a person aged over 65. For information on getting a young onset dementia diagnosis visit: dementiauk.org/young-onset-de… #DAW2023