Consultant Nurse, Older People Mental Health Service @ NSFT. Specialist Dementia Nurse with a passion to improve care pathway.
Spalding ,Lincolnshire, UK
Joined December 2009
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What small changes can you do to make your bathroom #dementia inclusive? 🛏️
Using colour and contrast in the bathroom can make it safer and easier to navigate. 💙
Have you made any of these changes? Let us know in the comments. 👇
Read more tips here: dementiauk.org/information-a…
kumar Ponnusamy retweeted
It is a pleasure to be invited to do this. Thank you, Leah.
Scientists at the University of Cambridge have developed a new tool capable of predicting whether those with early signs of dementia will develop Alzheimer's. @DrBenUnderwood1 explains why it’s being called a game changer in the battle against the disease
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Advance care planning discussions with people with dementia can be challenging for health and social professionals, but there are local and national resources to support people to engage in this vital aspect of care, argue @GiotasDio_AN @KarenDening1 journals.rcni.com/nursing-ol…
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As part of our #NursesDay celebrations, Cath Byford, Deputy CEO and Chief People Officer, will join Interim Chief Nurse Anthony Deery, Lead Nurse Nicky Shaw and Ward Manager John Kasensa in an online discussion about mental health nursing.
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Assessment tools can detect delirium – which can be missed in people with dementia – and various approaches can help manage nursing care, as @staceylou_18 identifies in our latest practice question rcni.com/nursing-older-peopl…
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Zoe, Chair and Caroline, CEO share their thanks with staff, service users, carers and partners in a video which looks back at just some of the highlights of the year and a look forward to 2024, a year in which we will get better together
youtube.com/watch?v=oQSYtFHp…
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Seeking a diagnosis when you suspect #dementia can be difficult for many reasons, however it's a crucial step towards understanding and managing the condition.
If you notice persistent changes in memory, abilities or behavior, consulting a healthcare professional for assessment and support is key
#Christmas23 #DementiaCareSeries
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It's just over a month until @NursingLiveUK the new free nursing event, brought to you by RCNi. Join us to hear Nursing Older People consultant editor @ZenaAldridge1 on caring for older people with cognitive impairment and mental health conditions. nursinglive.com
kumar Ponnusamy retweeted
A message from our Interim Medical Director, Dr Govindan Raghuraman, about using the appropriate services during the Industrial Action taking place from 7am Thursday 13 July to 7am Tuesday 18 July and 7am Thursday 20 July to 7am Saturday 22 July.
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A specialist nursing team dedicated to making sure that people living in care homes who have suspected dementia can be assessed and diagnosed quickly has been introduced across Norfolk and Waveney following a groundbreaking pilot.
Read more orlo.uk/5A6yu
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🌟Are you a nurse in an acute hospital in England🌟
I am seeking nurses for my doctorate study exploring your experiences of caring for people with dementia
Please consider completing in an online interview Email or DM any questions
See shorturl.at/zFPR2 for more details
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Join @viclyons @RadioAndrewE @drain_diane and @jomonurse during Dying Matters Awareness Week to discuss what dying well might mean for people living with #dementia and their families.
Friday 12th May, live on Twitter.
Listen here: xitter.cf/i/spaces/1mrxmkYXMOLGy
#DyingMatters
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Improving dementia diagnosis rates in care homes using DiADeM tool, with expert comment @ccukumar @NSFTtweets @nandwics Amy Noble @AliSkea1 @CPFT_NHS @ZenaAldridge1 rcni.com/nursing-older-peopl…
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We host the @YoungDemNetwork, who are running a webinar on Wednesday 15th March 2023 led by @RareDementia which will focus on how we can improve the diagnosis process for younger people who present with atypical #dementia symptoms.
Sign up here: youngdementianetwork.org/new…
ALT White infographic with text reading "Young onset dementia webinar. Improving the diagnosis process for people with atypical symptoms. Led by Rare Dementia Support, the webinar will focus on how we can improve the diagnosis process for younger people that present with atypical symptoms. Wednesday 15th March 2023. 12.30-1.30pm. Sign up: youngdementianetwork.org/our-webinars"
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Suicide is not a crime so please let's change the language. On this World Suicide Prevention Day, clinical psychologist Dr Angela Smith has written a deeply personal blog... cpftblog.wordpress.com/2020/…
