Art historian, specialism: arts for brain health. Mum, granny, choral singer, biographer & nature lover. Founder of Arts 4 Dementia. Find me on BlueSky
London, England
Joined July 2019
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Lovely to read how @ENB is developing their terrific dance programme with @ArtsforDementia Congratulations! and thanks too to @BuckinghamPalace. Dancing is a brilliant way to preserve #BrainHealth youtu.be/X4s3nduj3RI?si=lCgr… via @YouTube
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Paul Gambaccini and Jon Snow are shining examples of continuing arts involvement and the value of creativity to preserve brainhealth
Enjoy this article for free.
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You are warmly invited to hear remarkable blind musicians perform @StMargaretsPut in aid of @theambertrust on Sunday 5 July at 3 pm - @RNIB @BAPAM @MichaelBerkele2
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I am proud and delighted to share the wonderful @life-transforming work of @TheAmberTrust, enabling @blind and visually impaired @children to live their best lives through @music. Lydia presents our @BBCRadio4Appeal youtu.be/m2YcmzxUu2U?si=JmnL… via @YouTube
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Excellent, positive focus on #rehabilitation in #dementia - #social engagement, learning, exercise and #artsforbrainhealth in #WorldAlzheimersReport @AlzDisInt - alzint.org/resource/world-al…
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Fascinating to celebrate #WorldRefugeeDay in Rochester Cathedral, @tvmurdoch chair of trustees @huguenotmuseum interviewing Ethne Nightingale, author of #ChildMigrantVoicesinModernBritain and Razia of the Kent Refugee Action Network @KRAN .
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Mindful of the devastating prevalence of #dementia, it is vital that @NICEComms takes positive steps to guide the system to refer patients at the outset to treatments that can relieve or delay symptoms @alzheimerssoc @WorldDementia @DementiasPlatform = invest to save!
There’s no doubt that today’s decision to not recommend the use of lecanemab or donanemab on the NHS is a setback for people with Alzheimer’s disease
It is highly disappointing that we are in a situation where treatments that slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease are not available on the NHS.
The fact is, even if donanemab and lecanemab were made available on the NHS tomorrow, too many patients wouldn’t be able to access them because the health system isn’t ready to deliver them. The science is flying but the system is failing.
What we need now is for the UK government to commit to the long-term investment needed to fundamentally change dementia diagnosis so that we are ready for new treatments.
This relies on an early diagnosis and access to specialist diagnostic tests, yet currently a third of people with dementia don’t have a diagnosis at all.
We are heading towards a future where disease-slowing treatments reduce the devastating impact of dementia, and we cannot afford to delay preparing the NHS for them.
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Veronica Franklin Gould FRSA retweeted
Alfred Brendel had a way with music, and a way with words. ❤️
The legendary pianist passed away yesterday after a performing career that spanned 60 years. In 2017, he was Michael Berkeley's guest on BBC Radio 3's Private Passions where he talked about his love of both the Proms and Radio 3.
Warmest congratulations to @adamockleford and @theambertrust to @DerekParavacini and @ChapmanShum for brilliant concert today, @NCCH @CHWAlliance.
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Lovely to see ENB developing dance for Dementia into Tower Hamlets! - British Theatre Guide - goo.gl/alerts/eEqD8Z #GoogleAlerts
A timeless image on @WorldArtDay !
As well as lots of guests from 30 years of Sunday lunchtime’s Private Passions @BBCRadio3, we need that playlist. Fanny Mendelssohn gets the weather right to launch our search. April showers to begin but how should the sun shine? You decide on Essential Classics. I’m on air now.
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Congratulations@MichaelBerkeley2 #PrivatePassions is always fascinating, irresistible
As a prelude to Private Passions celebrating it 30th birthday on Tuesday Private Passions to day at noon @BBCRadio3 has ex-Python and director Terry Gilliam
whose musical passions includes Richard Strauss, Berlioz and Delius. A joyous celebration.
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Really important - terrific. Was so inspired by the @WorldDementiaCouncil Summit
Over 5,000 scientists from 70 countries met in Vienna this month to share ideas about the future of dementia research. We heard the latest on new treatments, early diagnosis and a new era of precision medicine.
Read our key highlights: alzheimersresearchuk.org/new…
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Veronica Franklin Gould FRSA retweeted
Our music projects offer so much more than just a sing-song. Rosemary’s breathing and singing has improved since she’s started attending our singing for lung health #socialprescribing project
Congratulations @sensinglorna - you and your work and impact, the opportunities you open up are inspirational!
Today is a big day for me, see the text in the picture. Good days and bad days...nevertheless she persisted. #Traumaticbraininjury #TBI #braininjury #acquiredbraininjury #recovery #ACreativeTransformation @HeadwayUK
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I highly recommend @DementiaUK - learned so much from their #TimeForACuppa event in 2010 when founding @ArtsforDementia - their guidance and support makes all the difference.
“When my mam Christine was diagnosed, we felt on our own as a family. It made such a difference to speak to an Admiral Nurse." - Clare. 💙
Invite your MP to our #TimeForACuppa event to hear from Clare and others affected by #dementia about how important it is for families to access life-changing support. 👇
action.dementiauk.org/ask-yo…
ALT Two people smiling for a selfie outdoors, one with gray hair and the other with blonde curly hair.
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Veronica Franklin Gould FRSA retweeted
A warm welcome to our new member @natlmotormuseum! For charities across the UK, leaving a gift in your Will helps fund their vital work, enabling them to continue opening worlds, minds, and possibilities🙌
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Veronica Franklin Gould FRSA retweeted
If you're an artist, grassroots organisation, or a creative health practitioner- tell us about your work, submit a blog and share your events for C&WW25!
We're excited to hear from you ❤️
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