Willy Gilder

Self Portrait with Alzheimer's (photo of screen hence the strobing, I know I've got issues but my brain isn't actually checkered...unlike my career). Everyone should be able to peek into their brain sometime.

And, if your diuretic prescription has just increased...fine now thanks

Our Chief Executive @HilaryAlzUK is passing it on about @beatdementia this #WorldAlzheimersMonth, because we need more people to sign up and take part in research. Sign up below and #PassItOn 🙏 💻 joindementiaresearch.nihr.ac.uk ☎️ 0300 111 5111 (9-5pm Monday to Friday)

Over 20 years of scientific research has shown that listening to a personal playlist can improve the lives of those with #dementia. Discover how listening to music that's personally meaningful can help evoke memories: bit.ly/3jfh7xN #WorldAlzheimersMonth #dementiacare

Marking #WorldAlzheimersMonth by attending webinar on funding for innovative brain health initiative. I know, the very idea that some of us can think for ourselves when half the organisations that speak for us have no pre presentation on their boards from us. Shocking!

Join Dementia Research helps anyone in the UK find and take part in vital dementia research. You do not need a diagnosis. It is only through research that we can develop effective treatments, improve care and one day find a cure. ow.ly/zWFh50G2YBu #worldalzheimersmonth

Went to the shelter to get myself a dog and ended up with a bloody cat as well but really couldn't break up a great team

Dear Medics: how to ask questions - use open not closed ones. Overheard yesterday, Dr to elderly confused person: Do you know what year it is? Answer: yes

Ahoy Twitter community: I have forgotten my password and no longer have access to email a/c associated with this Twitter account. How on earth can I migrate this a/c to other devices? Even über-geek @Tomgilder is stuck, which doesn't bode well for lesser mortals.

Or...how I ended up in A and E

#AlzheimersAwarenessMonth Just a reminder to people who forget - Alzheimer's Disease is an organic disease of the brain. People with disease get treated by the NHS generally of course. Although the care system somehow overlooks that in our case.

"Progressive brain diseases." That's the terminology @WillyGilder prefers to the word 'dementia', himself diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Inarguably, it's more precise & less gothic-novelesque. I recommend a listen to this interview. youtu.be/wcxqqte8mh4 #worldalzheimersmonth

Did you know in Scotland we have an allied health profession dementia policy to support the transformation of our contribution in #dementia. Connecting People, Connecting Support outlines an evidence-informed AHP approach #dementia You can find out more at alzscot.org/ahpdementia

God bless the NHS

Well...it's surprising how quickly you get seen at A & E when you rock up with 'I have severe aortic stenosis and am feeling faint'....great service at Kirkcaldy I must say. Had an ECG with a 'rhythm strip'. Two fat ladies....hit me, hit me, hit me.

@WillyGilder From being trained to do PLACE inspections in hospitals, I know the importance of colour contrast (and also texture) in Dementia Wards. But they also work well for non-affected people. There should be a module on this in every Design Course, Shirley.

@WillyGilder It's just as bad with most handbag linings, @WillyGilder. And I once lost a lump-hammer and a crowbar in a particularly busy carpet in Wallsend.

This is interesting. As the nights draw in, I'm aware that I'm quite anxious about making my way around the house at dusk. My wonky eyesight needs as much light as possible #AlzheimersAwarenessMonth - sensory issues common with AD, but seldom mentioned for some strange reason

I've had big problems with losing my slippers as they blend into the Capet and my wonky Alzheimer eyesight can't make them out. Will day glo tape fix the problem? We'll see. Designers! Please can you make things for people with fading eyesight?

@stationarygypsy Calling it a poem is pushing it, but glad it made your day

This is delightful! I shall think of this poem whenever anyone asks me what my favourite colour, animal, sound, or season is. My broad smile will be my first response.

Just lost my black wallet, impossible for me to see against dark carpet - so I've ordered a new orange one. Every man's wallet on Amazon was dark coloured. Also - found my slippers (they'd vanished against the carpet. Am experimenting with day glo tape: iPad camera mimics issue