Innovations in Dementia
UK community interest company working hand-in-hand with people with dementia. Inspiring different conversations about dementia. Damian (York), Steve and Rachael (Exeter). For more about us visit www.myid.org.uk
- Reposted by Innovations in DementiaWork in a care home and want to know how to better support people with advanced dementia and at end of life? Take a look at our Namaste Care online course starting in March to find out how it could help adsdementiablog.wordpress.com/wp-content/u... Contact us dementia@worc.ac.uk
- Reposted by Innovations in DementiaNational Storytelling Week 2026 begins today with the theme of 'Soundtrack Your Story'. Public #Libraries do so much to promote the joy of storytelling, providing books to inspire for all ages and rhyme and song sessions for the young. literacytrust.org.uk/resources/na...
- Reposted by Innovations in DementiaHospital at home is 1 way we could support people living with dementia who do not need to be in hospital. But not the only way & for some hospital is still best. Our new study is looking at how these services can support people with dementia at home. www.dailymail.co.uk/health/artic...
- Reposted by Innovations in Dementia🤝 Patient partnership is the engine of better outcomes, safer care, and more efficient services. When the system is under strain, partnership isn’t a luxury. It’s the lever that helps services work smarter, fairer, and with purpose. Find out more: buff.ly/DhjGI6U
- Reposted by Innovations in DementiaRead the latest newsletter from DeNPRU Exeter! 🔗 shorturl.at/ktmYQ
- Reposted by Innovations in DementiaSPCR Masterclass: Let’s talk dementia 🗓️ Tues, 17 Feb 2026 🕚 12noon to 1pm 💡 Supporting communication in research partnerships involving people with dementia 🔗 bit.ly/44pnKF0 @nihrsphr.bsky.social @nihrsscr.bsky.social @sapc.ac.uk
- Reposted by Innovations in Dementia🌟 1 Week to Go! 🌟 🪧 Transforming Mouth Care Challenges into Success 🗓 Mon 9 Feb 2026 | ⏰ 2–3pm (UK) | 💷 Free Practical strategies for supporting people reluctant to engage in mouth care, with Jane Peterson. 👉 Register: buff.ly/fO1YI1y
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- Reposted by Innovations in Dementia🎲 We worked with the University of Liverpool to develop two groundbreaking games that share the realities of living with dementia. Both aim to break down the stigma of dementia. What better time to buy than #LewyBodyAwarenessWeek? Exclusively available from our online shop: www.lewybody.org/shop/
- Reposted by Innovations in Dementia@innov-dementia.bsky.social @simonwheeler.bsky.social Pls take a look at the webinar I hosted for Dementia Community with Royal Star and Garter youtu.be/9rANI4R79hw?... re veterans support. Happy to connect you to them if you want to email me - they may be able to provide further info/advice re MH
- Here's an interesting taking part opportunity. Gemma's wants to know: What helps you feel comfortable (or puts you off) joining in research and Which creative approaches feel helpful www.dementiavoices.org.uk/deep-groups-... have a chat with Gemma or a discussion in your DEEP group!
- A helpful guide around #personalcare and supporting people with #dementia👇
- Why does having dementia make personal care difficult? Find out more in our free resource caringhelp.on.worc.ac.uk/wp-content/u...
- Reposted by Innovations in DementiaEarly career researchers can apply for SPIN-D Network Plus flexible funding to support dementia prevention and care. Join the livestream at 12pm GMT tomorrow (Thursday) to hear more and ask questions. youtube.com/live/1F25Dnn...
- Reposted by Innovations in DementiaAlzheimer Europe @alzheimereurope.bsky.social has launched a new discussion paper on the ethical use of technology by and for people with dementia, developed with people with lived experience and carers. Read more and download the paper. www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/alzheimer-eu...
- Any pointers re: mental health support for #UK veterans with #dementia? @pollykaiser.bsky.social @bpsofficial.bsky.social
- Reposted by Innovations in DementiaNew research from @ncaresearchnhs.bsky.social & ARC-GM shows ward changes during hospital stays are linked to longer stays for people with #dementia. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4pOuXpG @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social @nihrarcs.bsky.social @arcnenc.bsky.social
- Interesting posts from Neil about #socialprescribing and #dementia - do get involved #DementiaChat #dementiaresearch Have you heard of the Splendid project @neilchadborn.bsky.social ? arc-eoe.nihr.ac.uk/research-imp...
- Another review on social prescribing, published last year, was so broad and inclusive, it was really about post-diagnostic care. Begs the Q: should “social prescribing” be comprehensive (ie not dementia-specific)? I still think useful to know whether / how useful SP is #DementiaChat
- This is beautiful.
- Reposted by Innovations in DementiaThere doesn’t seem to be a strong #dementia #Alzheimers community on here. Am I missing something? When I search I mostly come up opinions about presidential cognitive impairments. How are you getting on here @simonwheeler.bsky.social @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social @dementiacommunity.bsky.social
- Reposted by Innovations in DementiaFor people with dementia, museums provide a unique setting for meaningful participation and the validation of identity and self-worth artgalleryofhamilton.com/focusing-on-... via @theagh.bsky.social #Alzheimers #dementia #art #museums
- Reposted by Innovations in DementiaToday at 12pm GMT Our Research Showcase features Simone Salemme exploring population approaches to dementia prevention and the role of policy equity and data. Live discussion and Q and A. communities.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/c/events/res...
- Reposted by Innovations in DementiaWe are doing things a little bit differently this year. 💙 #LewyBodyAwarenessWeek #LBAW2026 #lewybodydementia #dementia
- A fantastic opportunity 👇
- We’re seeking sponsors for the 2026 UK Dementia Awards. An excellent opportunity to align your organisation with excellence in dementia care and celebrate alongside leaders across the sector. 30th April, Warwickshire 🔗 journalofdementiacare.co.uk/awards/ukda2... #UKDementiaAwards #DementiaCare
- The wonderful @springboardoldham.bsky.social a longstanding group that is part of the #DEEP network www.dementiavoices.org.uk
- As well as places of belonging & warmth, libraries are a place of safety for people with #dementia -"trusted places full of trusted people." Funded by @thenationallottery.bsky.social we wanted to understand how libraries support people with dementia: www.innovationsindementia.org.uk/wp-content/u...
- Cambridgeshire #Libraries are marking #WarmWelcomeWeek with a bystander intervention workshop focusing on making #Library spaces inclusive. As places of belonging and warmth, libraries are at the centre of the @warmwelcomeuk.bsky.social campaign. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/active-bys...
- Reposted by Innovations in DementiaOn my way home from running a #dementia involvement group at @exeter.ac.uk for @alzheimersresearchuk.org SW network. Always love to see #Floella @floellabenjamin.bsky.social
- Reposted by Innovations in DementiaDo you enjoy photography whilst engaging in dementia research? If so, we’d love to see your work at our photo contest! Show us your science through your lens, with merch prizes up for grabs. Launching soon - watch this space!
- @bryonyshannon.bsky.social - just brilliant. ‘person-centred - my arse!’ As Jim Royle might say
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- www.facebook.com/share/v/1Aaj... was great to be involved in facilitating these conversations. Brilliant contributions from people living with dementia with plenty to say. @innovationsindementia
- Reposted by Innovations in DementiaClear communication matters when working with people with dementia as research partners. This short video and guidance from @uclpophealthsci.bsky.social & @innov-dementia.bsky.social shares practical tips shaped by lived experience. www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/lets-talk-de...
- Reposted by Innovations in Dementia🌟 Latest news 🌟 Dementia training for tennis coaches available in Hertfordshire. Dementia Adventure is offering a half-day training session to help tennis coaches run dementia-friendly tennis at their club. Read more here: buff.ly/9lyDIuc #DementiaFriendly #InclusiveSport #Tennis #Hertfordshire
- In honour of our 400th follower today @librariesconnected.bsky.social here is a fantastic bit of work we were proud to be involved with @readingagency.bsky.social Books and resources around living with #dementia available free at your local #library readingagency.org.uk/get-reading/...
- Reposted by Innovations in DementiaWe are delighted to announce Round 2 of our Flexible Fund will launch soon! Join us on Thursday, 22nd January at 12pm GMT for a live information and Q&A webinar led by our network leads Chris Fox and Georgina Charlesworth, and hosted by Dementia Researcher. www.youtube.com/live/1F25Dnn...
- @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social @alzheimersbrace.bsky.social @dementiacommunity.bsky.social @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social @dementiauk.bsky.social @ageuklondon.bsky.social do share this opportunity with relevant people
- Interested in brain health in relation to the experiences and impact for people who are from #LGBTQIA+ communities. @spindnetworkplus.bsky.social are hosting a day of exploration, knowledge building and connections. All information in the flyer shown. Register interest ASAP
- Interested in brain health in relation to the experiences and impact for people who are from #LGBTQIA+ communities. @spindnetworkplus.bsky.social are hosting a day of exploration, knowledge building and connections. All information in the flyer shown. Register interest ASAP
- Do you know any individual, team or organisation working in #dementia who make a difference to people with #dementia ? Nominations open for the UK Dementia Awards. Also you can become a co-operative member of @dementiacommunity.bsky.social for as little as £1 Full of dementia inspiration & knowledge
- 🏅Submit your nominations for the UK Dementia Awards 2026🏅 With 15 #awards to choose from, help us to celebrate the outstanding individuals, teams & organisations who truly make a difference for people with #dementia. #Nominate for #UKDA2026 today ➡️ journalofdementiacare.co.uk/awards
- Reposted by Innovations in DementiaDo give my organisation a follow if you are interested in creative and positive #dementia work. We moved to BlueSky and have found it difficult to build our profile in this space. @innov-dementia.bsky.social
- A warm #Bluesky welcome to @imcmillan.bsky.social who we have loved working with over the years. Perfect time to remember the #Unfurlings -banners for hope & change created by people with #dementia View them all here theunfurlings.org.uk - & we have the 'real' versions awaiting a next exhibition...
- A warm #Bluesky welcome to @imcmillan.bsky.social who we have loved working with over the years. Perfect time to remember the #Unfurlings -banners for hope & change created by people with #dementia View them all here theunfurlings.org.uk - & we have the 'real' versions awaiting a next exhibition...
- A 'must read' from @sgriffiths-6.bsky.social Communication skills for researchers to support people with dementia to be partners in research. Highly recommended 👇
- Let’s Talk Dementia — co‑produced resources to help researchers adapt communication when involving people with dementia as partners in research. Funded by @nihrspcr.bsky.social Great work led by @sgriffiths-6.bsky.social and the PCPH team. Check the link below www.ucl.ac.uk/population-h...
- Reposted by Innovations in DementiaI'll be giving the Annual Guest Lecture for the Oxford Centre for Personalised Medicine. On 28th April 2026 at 5.30 pm. ‘Personalised Medicine, a Primary Care Perspective’. Open to all. cpm.ox.ac.uk/event/cpm-an...
- #Traitors Amanda- some detective you are!!!!🤣🤣🤣
- Reposted by Innovations in DementiaStill the best photo I’ve ever taken from a Lidl car park
- Reposted by Innovations in Dementia"The future can only look after itself…We hope people will accept us whether bright and breezy or feeling low. We ourselves all try to shine. If we share the love around, everyone feels safer - it's community. By helping others, I help myself' #Dementia #Wisdom via @innov-dementia.bsky.social
- Reposted by Innovations in DementiaBettina Wallace is changing how dementia is talked about in African Caribbean communities. As an @arc-em.bsky.social co-researcher, she builds trust through community-led conversations and helps create dementia resources that reflect people's lives. Read her story: tinyurl.com/yc3npfnx
- Reposted by Innovations in DementiaA reflection for xmas. shibley.substack.com/p/last-and-t...
- BRIDGES for Dementia Network+ Launch 5th Feb '26, in Sheffield. Brings together people with lived experience of dementia, researchers, designers & health professionals, to rethink how tech can help people with dementia live full, independent & connected lives. www.tickettailor.com/events/bridg...
- Sad times for us, but what a legacy #DementiaDiaries
- One of the Editor’s Picks from the latest Journal of Dementia Care We’re highlighting “Dementia Diaries: A farewell to a family of voices” by Steve Milton, who helped run the Dementia Diaries project with Rachel Niblock from its launch in 2015. Read: buff.ly/XWCqyYd Subscribe: buff.ly/4xPU5mE
- Reposted by Innovations in DementiaJoin the SPLENDID Feasibility Study inviting general practices in England to trial a new social prescribing pathway supporting people living with dementia. www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/clinical-res...
- Here’s a new taking part opportunity- if you are interested in helping shape and plan a research intervention www.dementiavoices.org.uk/deep-groups-...
- Reposted by Innovations in DementiaDid you miss our collaborative webinar with NIHR Palliative and End-of-Life Care and EMPOWER Network? Follow the link to catch up on the recording and access slides and resources shared in the session ➡️ shorturl.at/II1J7
- Delighted to be working with #DevonMemoryCafe consortium - with people with dementia,carers & vols exploring the question "What does a great memory cafe feel like"? #Belonging is the word of the day dmcc.org.uk
- If you've used Knowledge is Power - making life easier after a diagnosis of #dementia - or are interested to do so - we would love your views. Survey below. Thanks!
- Knowledge is Power is written by and for people living with dementia. We'd love to find out what you think. If you've not used it , you'll find a link to it right at the start of the survey: Survey in English: www.surveymonkey.com/r/FGFL953 Survey in Welsh: www.surveymonkey.com/r/FGQLMML
- Our latest blog! www.innovationsindementia.org.uk/2025/11/you-... @nihrarcs.bsky.social @ageingbetter.bsky.social @dementiacommunity.bsky.social @whoseshoes.bsky.social @ukdri.ac.uk @loreleiking.bsky.social @tlap.bsky.social @ianmccreath.bsky.social @zenaaldridge.bsky.social
- A new taking part opportunity. On what? – Well YOU can decide! Do you want to help Jess put together a new investigation around issues of stigma around dementia? Then see this and message Jess! www.dementiavoices.org.uk/deep-groups-...
- @steveemilton.bsky.social you may find this interesting
- New podcast: exploring psychotherapy, family experience & new competencies for therapists. pod.fo/e/34e26c
- Co-production has always been at the heart of our work in #dementia. Our @rachaellitherland.bsky.social said this recently about co-production, as part of @spindnetworkplus.bsky.social It's not easy, it's not perfect, it's about mistakes, relationships and values.
- Reposted by Innovations in Dementia"Our Age-positive image library, which is part of our @agewithoutlimits.bsky.social campaign, is the first stock image bank in the world to solely focus on positive and realistic photos of people over 50."
- Reposted by Innovations in Dementia🚀New research alert! Our latest paper, 'Prevalence of living alone with dementia and other progressive neurological conditions: findings from primary care data in England' is now published in BMC Medicine. 🔗 shorturl.at/H6qgk
- Calling people living with or caring for people with #MotorNeuroneDisease 👇
- This is great news. We are delighted to run some #PPIE activities for @penarc.bsky.social including a #dementia research involvement group - congratulations!
- 📰Exciting news! PenARC has secured £15.5 million from @NIHRresearch to continue vital health research across the SW, improving care for patients and communities. This funding will help us deliver innovations that matter - locally & nationally. 🔗 Link: bit.ly/4nQrcQn
- Reposted by Innovations in Dementia📰Exciting news! PenARC has secured £15.5 million from @NIHRresearch to continue vital health research across the SW, improving care for patients and communities. This funding will help us deliver innovations that matter - locally & nationally. 🔗 Link: bit.ly/4nQrcQn
- Reposted by Innovations in DementiaExcited to share we’ve been awarded £215k from NIHR @nihr.bsky.social to continue our research on #antipsychotic use in #dementia 💡 Next up: analysing trial data, electronic health records & lived experiences to optimise safe prescribing. We’ll be recruiting soon - watch this space for adverts!
- Reposted by Innovations in DementiaJoin us for a series of live debates on the biggest questions in dementia research. From animal models to AI, prevention, funding and more, every week from 15th Oct to 10th Dec. communities.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/c/events/
- Reposted by Innovations in DementiaDementia UK has made recordings from their 2025 Summer School, that we reported on here buff.ly/T8DRpR6, available to view on YouTube. Read More: buff.ly/GRZj21r
- Reposted by Innovations in DementiaFantastic headline. Too unusual (and too good) a story to look too hard for morals but there something here about the desire for independence, isn’t there? #socialcare www.bbc.com/news/article...
- Read about our work in this blog from @denpruexeter.bsky.social facilitating the involvement of people with different neurodegenerative conditions #dementia #MND #Huntingtons #Parkinsons in policy research denpruexeter.nihr.ac.uk/news/what-do...
- Reposted by Innovations in DementiaThree Research Schools' Online Seminar | What should emotionally safe coproduced research with lived experience researchers on sensitive topics look like?, 22 October 2025, 12 - 1pm: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/events/emoti... #MentalHealth #Research @ashmore1973.bsky.social @georginaspcr.bsky.social
- Reposted by Innovations in DementiaNew research alert🚨 This paper reviews evidence of existing interventions designed to improve care for people with dementia who may have reduced awareness of their difficulties. It also considers the utility, feasibility, and acceptability of such interventions. 🔗 shorturl.at/kA0tz
- Reposted by Innovations in Dementia📢Ahead of World Alzheimer's Day, join @alzint.org for the launch of the 2025 World Alzheimer Report. 🗓️18 September 🕐13.00 BST The 2025 report will focus on a vital but often overlooked aspect of dementia care: rehabilitation. 🔗 www.alzint.org/news-events/...
- Reposted by Innovations in DementiaFrom #Invisibility. That AirPods Max moment linkedin.com/pulse/airpod...
- Reposted by Innovations in Dementia📣 We’re hiring! National Voices is looking for a Project and Policy Officer to support our work advocating for inclusive and person-centred care. We welcome applications from people who want to make a real difference in policy and practice.
- Check out the great work in neurodegeneration and policy #dementia #motorneurone #huntingtons #parkinsons We are proud to lead the work around lived experts and involvement for this Policy Research Unit
- Our August newsletter has landed!📩 🔗 shorturl.at/On08D
- Reposted by Innovations in DementiaWe have a PhD position open for a talented & enthusiastic grad student interested in Neuro-Immune communication in the context of dementia. Come and join myself and @nickjonesimmuno.bsky.social click 👇 or contact me for more info www.swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate...
- Reposted by Innovations in Dementia🧓👧 Join us on Tuesday 8th July, 2–3 pm for our free webinar: Alleviating Social Isolation Through Intergenerational Connections 📅 Register: eventbrite.co.uk/e/alleviatin... Our guest speaker is David Annand of Adopt a Grandparent. 📌Follow on EventBrite: eventbrite.co.uk/o/dementia-c... #dementia
- George responds to the proposal to cut the budget for the Centre for Applied Dementia Studies at Bradford University #DementiaDiaries dementiadiaries.org/entry/23178/...
- Peter comments on the dismal debate in Parliament about #dementia #DementiaDiaries dementiadiaries.org/entry/23165/...
- Gail’s latest #DementiaDiaries - When you see from both sides dementiadiaries.org/entry/23155/...
- The Dong and Dementia - Lynne’s 10th #DementiaDiaries dementiadiaries.org/entry/23159/...
- Huge and growing numbers of engaged interested and active people with dementia of all abilities and ages are coming together and are making powerful calls to action.
- The first ‘People with dementia CAN’ gathering went down a treat today. Huge thanks to East Riding of Yorkshire Council and Humber and North Yorks ICB.
- people with dementia CAN! A gathering of over 50 people with dementia taking place at Beverley Racecourse- celebrating a growing network of active engaged peers across Humber and North Yorks.
- Dory reads two inspirational poems by Donna Ashworth #DementiaDiaries dementiadiaries.org/entry/23149/...
- Here's another taking part opportunity for people with dementia to help review the @skillsforcare.bsky.social dementia core skills framework. www.dementiavoices.org.uk/deep-groups-...
- Reposted by Innovations in Dementia📢Abstract submissions for the ADI's 37th Global Conference in Lyon is now open📢 Submissions close on Friday 19th September! www.adiconference.org
- You can get your own copy of this book here: www.mheducation.co.uk/living-with-... Wonderful front cover artwork by Jacqui (and Julia) @denpruexeter.bsky.social
- Jacqui is really pleased to have been a part of “Living With Dementia Reconsidered” and she also thinks oit is a very good book. #DementiaDiaries dementiadiaries.org/entry/23141/...
- Peter really recommends a listen to #TheArchers and how well they depicted dementia. #DementiaDiaries dementiadiaries.org/entry/23145/...
- Jacqui is really pleased to have been a part of “Living With Dementia Reconsidered” and she also thinks oit is a very good book. #DementiaDiaries dementiadiaries.org/entry/23141/...
- Allison says a big thank you to volunteers in #VolunteersWeek2025 #DementiaDiaries dementiadiaries.org/entry/23136/...
- Reposted by Innovations in DementiaI talk about these so much but honestly, if you only do one thing for #DementiaActionWeek, visit @innov-dementia.bsky.social Dementia Diaries dementiadiaries.org. An amazing resource to hear directly from people living with dementia talk about their experiences, views & thoughts
