#WeNurses - Thursday 2nd August 2018 8pm (GMT Standard Time) Nursing people with dementia

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This chat is guest hosted by @derekfisher2907

Everyone knows and realise that working on a hospital ward, no matter what the ward is, can be a very busy, hectic and a rushing around job.

Every nurse and member of staff have a role to play and they all do their part brilliantly. They have patients to attend to who are in dire need of medical attention. They need to do paperwork and have countless tasks to perform whilst on duty.

Now just for one moment put yourself in the patient’s place. You are in pain or in a medically unfit state and you require medical help asap. You have been waiting in A&E forever, I won’t go into that issue, but know you are on a ward. Its noisy and its hectic. You need help but the staff do what they can and when they can They are clearly stretched. However, that’s not your problem, you need help now. They come and see to your needs and make you as comfortable as possible and care for you as much as they can. But hold on a minute, they are being called all over the place and quite often to in emergency, so they can’t physically be with you all the time. This leaves you in limbo and in a pickle. Should you complain or should you just ride it out? Hard question to answer from a patients point of view.

Personally I fully appreciate their position but equally, for obvious reasons, I understand it from the staff’s position.

Now I would like you imagine it from the position of a patient who has dementia. They are confused and totally disorientated, Taken out of their comfort zone so for them it’s another planet. Its noisy and busy with rushing around staff carrying out their duties. The person with dementia is in pain or has another medical reason for being in hospital. All of the aforementioned compounds the problem for them. They don’t understand what’s going on.

They would like someone to spend just a little time with them and sit and listen to what they have to say and explain the situation to them calmly. To explain the commotion of a busy ward. To reassure and to support emotionally.

Of course there is always families and friends to have around but are they there on site 24/7?  Please see Johns campaign on the net.

My message here is this, those living with dementia need just a little of your time to show them empathy beyond the medical side of things. I appreciate that your time as staff on a ward is taken up from start to finish with nursing and medical care, I have said this very thing earlier on in this blog. I feel that a dedicated dementia nurse be on hand for each floor/ each ward or possibly for more than one ward. I feel that dementia training should be mandatory to  all nurses at some point in their early career.

Do you have the time to sit with someone with dementia for a few minutes now and then? Would you know what to say to that person?

I am open to suggestions and viewpoints and my mind set is not set in stone. I’m flexible and I’m listening.


This #WeNurses discussion aims to ask the following questions:

  • What one word comes into your mind when you think of dementia?
  • Have you had any formal training in dementia care and if so who by?
  • Has your ward ever had a good or bad experience with a patient living with dementia?
  • What is your opinion of a quiet area for those with dementia and is this a possibility on your ward?
  • What are your feelings about open visiting and people with dementia?
  • What will you take away from tonight’s chat?

About our guest host

Derek Fisher. Dementia Friends Champion and keen dementia activist with an interest in older person’s care and also mental health. I’m a huge NHS fan and an avid Arsenal supporter. I blog and talk on dementia anywhere and everywhere. An Essex boy born and bred but shortly moving to Hertfordshire.






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 #WeNurses transcript

 
@WeNurses
02 August 2018 20:00
Tonight we are joined by the lovely @derekfisher2907 and we are tweetchatting about dementia #WeNurses
@faebeth
02 August 2018 20:00
#WeNurses Hello
@derekfisher2907
02 August 2018 20:00
#WeNurses I hope that you all really enjoy this next hour.
@carolgair
02 August 2018 20:01
Hi, Carol for Northumberland. My mum died 6 weeks ago with Alzheimer’s. Hoping to contribute some experience #WeNurses
@WeNurses
02 August 2018 20:02
@carolgair Hi Carol - we are very sorry to hear this - thank you for joining us #Wenurses
@derekfisher2907
02 August 2018 20:02
#WeNurses I hope also that you can all take something away with you this evening
@carolgair
02 August 2018 20:02
*From. I don’t speak for the county. ?? #wenurses
@WeNurses
02 August 2018 20:02
@faebeth Hello and welcome #WeNurses
@Lerounxi
02 August 2018 20:03
@WeNurses #WeNurses Hey, can't wait for tonight's discussions around Dementia! :D
@WeNurses
02 August 2018 20:03
QUESTION 1 What one word comes into your mind when you think of dementia? #WeNurses https://t.co/5Ix21tYWsr
@derekfisher2907
02 August 2018 20:03
@AgencyNurse #WeNurses hi Teresa
@Soby16536799
02 August 2018 20:03
@WeNurses Hi all...#wenurses
@WeNurses
02 August 2018 20:04
@Lerounxi great to have you join us #WeNurses
@WeNurses
02 August 2018 20:04
@Soby16536799 Hello there #Wenurses
@faebeth
02 August 2018 20:04
#WeNurses confusion
@LeaBasra
02 August 2018 20:04
@WeNurses Forgetful #WeNurses
@AgencyNurse
02 August 2018 20:04
One word ...... thats tricky #WeNurses
@derekfisher2907
02 August 2018 20:04
@carolgair #WeNurses please do and feel free to add your thoughts
@Lerounxi
02 August 2018 20:04
@WeNurses 'Patience' #WeNurses
@WeNurses
02 August 2018 20:05
RT @Lerounxi: @WeNurses 'Patience' #WeNurses
@AgencyNurse
02 August 2018 20:05
@Lerounxi @WeNurses I like that - think it's true on multiple levels #WeNurses
@Soby16536799
02 August 2018 20:05
@WeNurses Memmory loss..#wenurses
@rachaeljonesRN
02 August 2018 20:05
@WeNurses ???? Hello! Joining you this evening from Somerset ?? #wenurses
@rachaeljonesRN
02 August 2018 20:05
@WeNurses Interesting #wenurses
@AgencyNurse
02 August 2018 20:06
I think my word would be "hello" ... because it's something i say multiple times a day #WeNurses
@WeNurses
02 August 2018 20:06
RT @Soby16536799: @WeNurses Memmory loss..#wenurses
@WeNurses
02 August 2018 20:06
@PUNCrachpalmer Hi Rachel #WeNurses
@derekfisher2907
02 August 2018 20:06
#WeNurses just tweet what comes into your mind
@WeNurses
02 August 2018 20:06
RT @PUNCrachpalmer: @WeNurses Interesting #wenurses
@WeNurses
02 August 2018 20:07
RT @derekfisher2907: #WeNurses just tweet what comes into your mind
@WeNurses
02 August 2018 20:07
#Wenurses >
@MrArron1979
02 August 2018 20:07
@WeNurses Support #WeNurses
@Jin_Shei
02 August 2018 20:08
Personhood #WeNurses
@WeNurses
02 August 2018 20:08
Some great words being tweeted .... really making us think here #WeNurses
@faebeth
02 August 2018 20:08
@AgencyNurse That's a good one, no matter where you work hello is where you start #WeNurses
@Soby16536799
02 August 2018 20:08
@derekfisher2907 Blank...#wenurses
@oceanmacow
02 August 2018 20:08
Disorientation #WeNurses
@WeNurses
02 August 2018 20:08
QUESTION 2 Have you had any formal training in dementia care and if so who by? #WeNurses https://t.co/asfa8kgg6E
@_Asiya_Bibi
02 August 2018 20:09
@WeNurses Vulnerability #wenurses
@derekfisher2907
02 August 2018 20:09
#WeNurses that’s a good start . Hello is a greeting
@MsMonsanto
02 August 2018 20:09
@WeNurses Patience #WeNurses
@AgencyNurse
02 August 2018 20:09
@Lerounxi @WeNurses time is good too .... again on multiple levels ... time can be a sticking point for many people with dementia #WeNurses
@georgeinsoutham
02 August 2018 20:10
@WeNurses #wenurses Q1 #unpredictable comes to mind.
@derekfisher2907
02 August 2018 20:10
@Lerounxi @WeNurses #WeNurses patience is a beautiful word and it encompasses it all on dementia care.
@derekfisher2907
02 August 2018 20:11
#wenurses interesting is good as dementia is just that but very complex
@AgencyNurse
02 August 2018 20:11
Training - had some awful online training a few weeks ago ... felt more like box ticking and less like learning #WeNurses
@Jin_Shei
02 August 2018 20:11
I did my dementia care mapping course. #WeNurses it helps understand the time as experienced by the person with dem… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1025096837965996033
@ClaireLSutton
02 August 2018 20:11
@WeNurses A2: #WeNurses a brief course offered when I was a student, on placement at a nursing home. They came and… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1025096846669238272
@WeNurses
02 August 2018 20:11
RT @georgeinsoutham: @WeNurses #wenurses Q1 #unpredictable comes to mind. https://twitter.com/WeNurses/status/1025094818916184064
@WeNurses
02 August 2018 20:12
RT @MsMonsanto: @WeNurses Patience #WeNurses
@AgencyNurse
02 August 2018 20:12
RT @WeNurses: QUESTION 2 Have you had any formal training in dementia care and if so who by? #WeNurses https://t.co/asfa8kgg6E
@WeNurses
02 August 2018 20:12
RT @Asiyaxxxx: @WeNurses Vulnerability #wenurses
@DeeDavies12
02 August 2018 20:12
@WeNurses Change will definitely happen for the whole family #WeNurses
@WeNurses
02 August 2018 20:12
another perspective here #WeNurses
@WeNurses
02 August 2018 20:12
RT @oceanmacow: Disorientation #WeNurses
@WeNurses
02 August 2018 20:12
RT @Jin_Shei: Personhood #WeNurses https://twitter.com/WeNurses/status/1025094818916184064
@WeNurses
02 August 2018 20:13
One word is definitely not enough #WeNurses
@WeNurses
02 August 2018 20:13
#WeNurses
@faebeth
02 August 2018 20:13
#WeNurses Training, I have had some online training, and I went to a really good dementia friends training session last year.
@MsMonsanto
02 August 2018 20:13
RT @WeNurses: One word is definitely not enough #WeNurses https://twitter.com/carolgair/status/1025095807601700864
@nursesKidONE
02 August 2018 20:13
Hello everyone! Former care partner. A1. Misdiagnosis. It isn't only Alzheimer's. #WeNurses
@AgencyNurse
02 August 2018 20:14
Dementia Friends sessions are fab #WeNurses
@rachaeljonesRN
02 August 2018 20:14
@Lerounxi @WeNurses @DementiaFriends @tommyNtour Oh yes! I forgot about our talk from Tommy @PlymUni ?? #wenurses
@mynameisAndyJ
02 August 2018 20:14
For Me Dignity - that encompasses all areas #WeNurses
@wlasinclair
02 August 2018 20:14
Great question... 'change' #wenurses
@WeNurses
02 August 2018 20:14
Hello and thank you - you raise an important point #WeNurses
@WeNurses
02 August 2018 20:14
RT @wlasinclair: Great question... 'change' #wenurses https://twitter.com/WeNurses/status/1025094818916184064
@WeNurses
02 August 2018 20:15
@wlasinclair ooh interesting - why change ? #WeNurses
@AgencyNurse
02 August 2018 20:15
Nice word Andy #WeNurses
@derekfisher2907
02 August 2018 20:15
#WeNurses blank is a little off key here but I get the drift
@faebeth
02 August 2018 20:16
@WeNurses #WeNurses, yes there are different types of dementia
@georgeinsoutham
02 August 2018 20:16
@WeNurses #Wenurses never had any professional training but had to learn fast when a family member developed Lewy body disease
@nursesKidONE
02 August 2018 20:16
RT @WeNurses: Hello and thank you - you raise an important point #WeNurses https://twitter.com/nursesKidONE/status/1025097354624552960
@wlasinclair
02 August 2018 20:16
@WeNurses Well, speaking from experience as a carer, everything changes. Life changes. #wenurses
@AgencyNurse
02 August 2018 20:16
I was a little saddened by some of the factual inaccuracies in it too ... i gave some stern feedback #WeNurses
@WeNurses
02 August 2018 20:16
RT @wlasinclair: @WeNurses Well, speaking from experience as a carer, everything changes. Life changes. #wenurses
@derekfisher2907
02 August 2018 20:16
@AgencyNurse #WeNurses I like dignity as that’s what we must try to maintain in dementia care for the person with dementia
@WeNurses
02 August 2018 20:16
RT @georgeinsoutham: @WeNurses #Wenurses never had any professional training but had to learn fast when a family member developed Lewy body…
@WeNurses
02 August 2018 20:16
RT @derekfisher2907: @AgencyNurse #WeNurses I like dignity as that’s what we must try to maintain in dementia care for the person with deme…
@tommyNtour
02 August 2018 20:17
RT @PUNCrachpalmer: @Lerounxi @WeNurses @DementiaFriends @tommyNtour Oh yes! I forgot about our talk from Tommy @PlymUni ?? #wenurses
@schoolnurse17
02 August 2018 20:17
I had some very good training with Dementia Friends #Wenurses
@carolgair
02 August 2018 20:17
@wlasinclair @WeNurses Us too. And from talking to other carers, symptoms are individual. #WeNurses
@derekfisher2907
02 August 2018 20:18
@AgencyNurse #Wenurses and rightly so too . Training is best done in real time with real people .
@KatieAnnSiobhan
02 August 2018 20:18
@WeNurses #dementia #wenurses heart breaking.
@wlasinclair
02 August 2018 20:18
@carolgair @WeNurses Yes absolutely #wenurses
@faebeth
02 August 2018 20:18
@derekfisher2907 @AgencyNurse I agree, no matter the situation dignity is important. #WeNurses
@derekfisher2907
02 August 2018 20:19
@georgeinsoutham @WeNurses #WeNurses thinking on your feet is what dementia care is all about as the goal posts change all the time.
@Lerounxi
02 August 2018 20:20
@AgencyNurse I couldn't agree more; so very true #WeNurses
@wlasinclair
02 August 2018 20:20
RT @WeNurses: QUESTION 2 Have you had any formal training in dementia care and if so who by? #WeNurses https://t.co/asfa8kgg6E
@derekfisher2907
02 August 2018 20:20
#Wenurses in my humble opinion every nurse should have formal training from an accredited trainer . You will always… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1025099130924883969
@Soby16536799
02 August 2018 20:21
@WeNurses We have half yearly in house training..#wenurses
@rachaeljonesRN
02 August 2018 20:21
@AgencyNurse Me too, and how to de-escalate situations #wenurses
@faebeth
02 August 2018 20:22
@derekfisher2907 #WeNurses, good idea, I went to the dementia friends training on my day off because I knew it was… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1025099577429569541
@RuthDymock
02 August 2018 20:22
@Jin_Shei @WeNurses Fear. #wenurses
@pshepherdBU
02 August 2018 20:23
@WeNurses #WeNurses loneliness
@AgencyNurse
02 August 2018 20:23
@PUNCrachpalmer yes indeed - but perhaps we should focus on not getting to the "situation" to start with #WeNurses
@PersonCentredVo
02 August 2018 20:23
RT @PUNCrachpalmer: @Lerounxi @WeNurses @DementiaFriends @tommyNtour Oh yes! I forgot about our talk from Tommy @PlymUni ?? #wenurses
@pshepherdBU
02 August 2018 20:24
@wlasinclair @WeNurses #WeNurses online, dementia friendly, personal reading
@derekfisher2907
02 August 2018 20:25
@faebeth #Wenurses dementia friends training was the best training I have ever had in dementia. Highly recommend a… https://t.co/ipYD8wBKPp
@wlasinclair
02 August 2018 20:25
@AgencyNurse @Lerounxi yes people can live well and not be 'challenging'. I can vouch for this ?? #wenurses
@derekfisher2907
02 August 2018 20:25
@carolgair #wenurses in all aspects of nursing
@WeNurses
02 August 2018 20:25
Ahh that is problematic ... what could be a solution here ? #WeNurses
@ClaireLSutton
02 August 2018 20:25
@WeNurses A3: #WeNurses - all very subjective. Some people with dementia, who have worked and lived in noisy enviro… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1025100415069835265
@WeNurses
02 August 2018 20:26
RT @derekfisher2907: @faebeth #Wenurses dementia friends training was the best training I have ever had in dementia. Highly recommend and…
@rachaeljonesRN
02 August 2018 20:26
@AgencyNurse Definitely! When to recognise triggers etc. #wenurses
@WeNurses
02 August 2018 20:27
What are peoples thoughts ?? #WeNurses
@AgencyNurse
02 August 2018 20:27
@MrArron1979 @WeNurses i think it's important to have a selection of areas (even if this is a luxary) people are individuals #Wenurses
@Jin_Shei
02 August 2018 20:28
Remember that music can bring back all types of memory. Not all good. #WeNurses https://t.co/TsSAtpkm2V
@AgencyNurse
02 August 2018 20:28
RT @wlasinclair: @AgencyNurse @Lerounxi yes people can live well and not be 'challenging'. I can vouch for this ?? #wenurses
@WeNurses
02 August 2018 20:28
RT @wlasinclair: @AgencyNurse @Lerounxi yes people can live well and not be 'challenging'. I can vouch for this ?? #wenurses
@derekfisher2907
02 August 2018 20:28
@LeaBasra @WeNurses #wenurses I see your problem but that can be overcome by ensuring that someone is there to supervise.
@WeNurses
02 August 2018 20:28
Important point #WeNurses
@WeNurses
02 August 2018 20:29
Another important point #Wenurses
@tommyNtour
02 August 2018 20:29
@Lerounxi @PUNCrachpalmer @WeNurses @DementiaFriends @PlymUni #WeNurses a wonderful day @Lerounxi and beautiful ple… https://t.co/XBXajVkwvS
@Lerounxi
02 August 2018 20:29
RT @tommyNtour: @Lerounxi @PUNCrachpalmer @WeNurses @DementiaFriends @PlymUni #WeNurses a wonderful day @Lerounxi and beautiful pledges htt…
@faebeth
02 August 2018 20:29
#WeNurses Hospitals in general can be very confusing places for people with dementia. I work in theatres and encoun… https://t.co/0C9MNdo86M
@pshepherdBU
02 August 2018 20:30
@WeNurses #WeNurses quiet is more than a place
@Jin_Shei
02 August 2018 20:30
RT @WeNurses: Important point #WeNurses https://twitter.com/Claire_Advanced/status/1025100415069835265
@AgencyNurse
02 August 2018 20:30
I like this >>> #WeNurses
@sroo91
02 August 2018 20:31
@AgencyNurse “Distressed Reaction” perhaps? the word challenging is Automatically labelling a person in a negative context #wenurses
@AgencyNurse
02 August 2018 20:31
@sroo91 I agree which is why training centred around this term is just so wrong ! #WeNurses
@derekfisher2907
02 August 2018 20:32
#Wenurses I am thinking more of a quiet area in the ward wher a patient with dementia can have a bed away from all… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1025102038370332672
@faebeth
02 August 2018 20:32
@Soby16536799 @WeNurses Sounds good #WeNurses
@SueAn1904
02 August 2018 20:33
A few more miles for #NHS1000miles and #WeActiveChallange #WeNurses. https://t.co/oTf2R2orUj
@tommyNtour
02 August 2018 20:34
@PUNCrachpalmer @Lerounxi @WeNurses @DementiaFriends @PlymUni #WeNurses there you go @PUNCrachpalmer you and I, sh… https://t.co/lYpv90i5XW
@WeNurses
02 August 2018 20:34
Which raises another issue of visiting ?? #WeNurses https://t.co/qFW4UxakuF
@derekfisher2907
02 August 2018 20:34
@WeNurses #wenurses music is key to a person with dementia as it can have a calming affect and I’m all in favour of… https://t.co/NzTJKf2xld
@carolgair
02 August 2018 20:34
@sroo91 @AgencyNurse stress and distress responses. Important to tune into. #WeNurses
@sroo91
02 August 2018 20:34
@AgencyNurse I have seen this quote a few times #wenurses https://t.co/izmK0U1He4
@faebeth
02 August 2018 20:35
@carolgair @WeNurses Sorry to hear that, yes I agree, #WeNurses
@AgencyNurse
02 August 2018 20:35
RT @sroo91: @AgencyNurse I have seen this quote a few times #wenurses https://t.co/izmK0U1He4
@AgencyNurse
02 August 2018 20:35
@sroo91 absolutely #Wenurses
@derekfisher2907
02 August 2018 20:36
@WeNurses #wenurses music is the food of love and has an amazing expressive feel to it .
@BillingsJon
02 August 2018 20:37
RT @sroo91: @AgencyNurse I have seen this quote a few times #wenurses https://t.co/izmK0U1He4
@faebeth
02 August 2018 20:38
#WeNurses Anything that helps that patient is a good idea in a hospital, each individual is different and will requ… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1025103462995058688
@derekfisher2907
02 August 2018 20:38
#WeNurses I’m a huge advocate for families being allowed to stay 24/7 with their loved one living with dementia in… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1025103690120740865
@wlasinclair
02 August 2018 20:39
@WeNurses I wrote this quite some time ago....being able to visit flexibly would have been invaluable https://wendysinclair.wordpress.com/2013/11/17/a-plea-to-nurses-please-review-your-hospital-visiting-policy/ #wenurses
@pshepherdBU
02 August 2018 20:39
@WeNurses #WeNurses keep reporting, role model encourage students to speak up by setting the example
@WeNurses
02 August 2018 20:39
The fab @JohnCampaign well worth a follow #WeNurses
@WeNurses
02 August 2018 20:39
RT @faebeth: #WeNurses Anything that helps that patient is a good idea in a hospital, each individual is different and will require differe…
@WeNurses
02 August 2018 20:39
RT @pshepherdBU: @WeNurses #WeNurses keep reporting, role model encourage students to speak up by setting the example
@tommyNtour
02 August 2018 20:39
#wenurses My Name is Tommy,I cared for my wonderful mum Joan... http://tommy-on-tour-2011.blogspot.com/2015/07/my-name-is-tommyi-cared-for-my.html?spref=tw https://t.co/S4ppOPX8X4
@WeNurses
02 August 2018 20:40
This is well worth a read folks #Wenurses #EBP
@ClaireLSutton
02 August 2018 20:40
@WeNurses A4: #WeNurses open visiting should be encouraged EVERYWHERE. Contact with relatives and friends (who very… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1025104051875266560
@derekfisher2907
02 August 2018 20:40
@AgencyNurse @LynnGamble20 #Wenurses it proves that no two people live with dementia in the same way . I would like… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1025104150068178944
@tommyNtour
02 August 2018 20:40
#wenurses My Mum's name was Joan No-one Ever Asked: https://youtu.be/c6sm4jOxeQs via @YouTube
@jane_cantwell
02 August 2018 20:40
Day 2 #AHPsActive #WeAHPs #WeActiveChallenge18 and a couple of #WeNurses in there, as well as an honorary AHP… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1025104175372423169
@RuthDymock
02 August 2018 20:41
@WeNurses But what are these ‘older’ tunes? Will I be able to have 60s tunes when I am a patient? #wenurses
@faebeth
02 August 2018 20:41
@trauma_mouse @WeNurses Yes hospital passports are good, also a good handover. #WeNurses
@AgencyNurse
02 August 2018 20:41
Very well said indeed #WeNurses
@WeNurses
02 August 2018 20:41
Anyone else have hospital passport experience ?? A good thing ?? #WeNurses
@PersonCentredVo
02 August 2018 20:42
RT @tommyNtour: #wenurses My Mum's name was Joan No-one Ever Asked: https://youtu.be/c6sm4jOxeQs via @YouTube
@PersonCentredVo
02 August 2018 20:42
RT @tommyNtour: #wenurses My Name is Tommy,I cared for my wonderful mum Joan... http://tommy-on-tour-2011.blogspot.com/2015/07/my-name-is-tommyi-cared-for-my.html?spref=tw https://t.co/S4ppOPX8X4
@derekfisher2907
02 August 2018 20:42
#WeNurses generally noise and background noise is very upsetting to someone living with dementia. Which is why I advocate a quiet area.
@PersonCentredVo
02 August 2018 20:42
RT @tommyNtour: @PUNCrachpalmer @Lerounxi @WeNurses @DementiaFriends @PlymUni #WeNurses there you go @PUNCrachpalmer you and I, sharing a…
@PersonCentredVo
02 August 2018 20:42
RT @tommyNtour: @Lerounxi @PUNCrachpalmer @WeNurses @DementiaFriends @PlymUni #WeNurses a wonderful day @Lerounxi and beautiful pledges htt…
@julieline58
02 August 2018 20:42
RT @tommyNtour: #wenurses My Mum's name was Joan No-one Ever Asked: https://t.co/s4nxLrT5ZR via @YouTube
@wlasinclair
02 August 2018 20:42
RT @WeNurses: This is well worth a read folks #Wenurses #EBP https://t.co/JROv3nS4bC
@LynnGamble20
02 August 2018 20:42
@derekfisher2907 No one person can do 24 hours, just need flexible and long visiting hours. #WeNurses
@WeNurses
02 August 2018 20:43
Thoughts ?? #WeNurses
@pshepherdBU
02 August 2018 20:43
@WeNurses #WeNurses essential. People with dementia need their familiar people. Alertness levels vary for each pers… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1025104754270253058
@AgencyNurse
02 August 2018 20:43
@RuthDymock @WeNurses a bit of 90's brit pop for me please ! #WeNurses
@carolgair
02 August 2018 20:43
@WeNurses @JohnCampaign They have been amazing to us (a family of nurses) and we added our experiences. #WeNurses
@WeNurses
02 August 2018 20:43
RT @pshepherdBU: @WeNurses #WeNurses essential. People with dementia need their familiar people. Alertness levels vary for each person alon…
@agnes_houston
02 August 2018 20:44
RT @sroo91: @AgencyNurse I have seen this quote a few times #wenurses https://t.co/izmK0U1He4
@carolgair
02 August 2018 20:44
Tommy was also fantastic the us. ?? #WeNurses
@rachaeljonesRN
02 August 2018 20:44
RT @tommyNtour: @PUNCrachpalmer @Lerounxi @WeNurses @DementiaFriends @PlymUni #WeNurses there you go @PUNCrachpalmer you and I, sharing a…
@WeNurses
02 August 2018 20:44
Sounds interesting - what do you all think ? #WeNurses https://t.co/ivwDlbLYRt
@derekfisher2907
02 August 2018 20:44
RT @pshepherdBU: @WeNurses #WeNurses essential. People with dementia need their familiar people. Alertness levels vary for each person alon…
@AgencyNurse
02 August 2018 20:45
@Lerounxi @WeNurses this looks very interesting - well done #WeNurses
@tommyNtour
02 August 2018 20:45
Thank you Carol @carolgair thank you. Tommy #Kindness #TheKindnessOfPeople #lead2add #wenurses
@WeNurses
02 August 2018 20:46
#WeNurses
@wlasinclair
02 August 2018 20:46
@AgencyNurse @RuthDymock @WeNurses yes I'm going to need some 80s classics! #wenurses
@WeNurses
02 August 2018 20:46
Makes sense #WeNurses
@faebeth
02 August 2018 20:46
@WeNurses Good idea, but you would have to be careful that the patient and relatives did not see this as "labelling". #WeNurses
@tommyNtour
02 August 2018 20:47
RT @carolgair: Tommy was also fantastic the us. ?? #WeNurses https://twitter.com/tommyntour/status/1025103911408074752
@PersonCentredVo
02 August 2018 20:47
RT @carolgair: Tommy was also fantastic the us. ?? #WeNurses https://twitter.com/tommyntour/status/1025103911408074752
@derekfisher2907
02 August 2018 20:48
RT @WeNurses: Sounds interesting - what do you all think ? #WeNurses https://twitter.com/Lerounxi/status/1025104953084391424
@pshepherdBU
02 August 2018 20:48
@mumbythesea @shizlon678 @howardgordon54 #WeNurses that sense of bereavement when your family fragment is so painfu… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1025106057524375559
@derekfisher2907
02 August 2018 20:49
@WeNurses #Wenurses hit and miss but worth a try
@carolgair
02 August 2018 20:49
@WeNurses The unit OT was brilliant. Get pillows you can plug MP3 into - play/stream what you, and they, like. #WeNurses
@MumbytheSea
02 August 2018 20:49
RT @pshepherdBU: @mumbythesea @shizlon678 @howardgordon54 #WeNurses that sense of bereavement when your family fragment is so painfully sad…
@pshepherdBU
02 August 2018 20:50
@WeNurses #WeNurses think space for all. Don't think another person with dementia. See the family and don't assume
@faebeth
02 August 2018 20:51
@WeNurses Listen to the patients, treat them with dignity and as individuals. #WeNurses
@WeNurses
02 August 2018 20:51
#WeNurses
@sroo91
02 August 2018 20:52
@WeNurses Always remember the individual person and who they are, what’s important to them. Look beyond the dementia #wenurses
@WeNurses
02 August 2018 20:52
Thanks for sharing #WeNurses
@WeNurses
02 August 2018 20:52
#wenurses >
@Lerounxi
02 August 2018 20:52
@WeNurses Calling them 'challenging' and 'difficult to manage' #WeNurses
@WeNurses
02 August 2018 20:52
#Wenurses
@WeNurses
02 August 2018 20:53
wowee #Wenurses
@WeNurses
02 August 2018 20:53
#Wenurses
@ClaireCoysh
02 August 2018 20:54
Out for a walk in my lunch break!! @Deborahcoaching @NurseClaireHall @MontgomeryWBSG #wenurses #nursesactive https://t.co/CDBeMMXYHV
@AgencyNurse
02 August 2018 20:54
yes #sigh #wenurses
@ClaireLSutton
02 August 2018 20:54
@WeNurses A5: #WeNurses seeing people with dementia as being “dementia patients” they are people with a health cond… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1025107578148319233
@JFr4ser
02 August 2018 20:54
@WeNurses Try to keep them out of acute hospitals and in their long term environment as much as possible #wenurses
@AgencyNurse
02 August 2018 20:54
@4AdsthePoet @WeNurses it frustrates the hell out of me cos the tech is there ... and easy to use ! #WeNurses
@helenfindlay
02 August 2018 20:54
RT @nursesKidONE: Hello everyone! Former care partner. A1. Misdiagnosis. It isn't only Alzheimer's. #WeNurses https://twitter.com/WeNurses/status/1025094818916184064
@WeNurses
02 August 2018 20:54
RT @Claire_Advanced: @WeNurses A5: #WeNurses seeing people with dementia as being “dementia patients” they are people with a health conditi…
@helenfindlay
02 August 2018 20:55
RT @DeeDavies12: @WeNurses Change will definitely happen for the whole family #WeNurses
@derekfisher2907
02 August 2018 20:55
RT @Claire_Advanced: @WeNurses A5: #WeNurses seeing people with dementia as being “dementia patients” they are people with a health conditi…
@AgencyNurse
02 August 2018 20:55
This is a really important point #Wenurses
@LeaBasra
02 August 2018 20:56
And in turn its important to educate family’s that not every fall can be stopped/ prevented #wenurses
@ClaireLSutton
02 August 2018 20:56
@WeNurses A5: #WeNurses better training, dementia champions in every setting. You can’t have a care setting without… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1025108000745422848
@WeNurses
02 August 2018 20:56
#Wenurses
@WeNurses
02 August 2018 20:56
RT @Claire_Advanced: @WeNurses A5: #WeNurses better training, dementia champions in every setting. You can’t have a care setting without a…
@helenfindlay
02 August 2018 20:59
RT @Claire_Advanced: @WeNurses A5: #WeNurses seeing people with dementia as being “dementia patients” they are people with a health conditi…
@tommyNtour
02 August 2018 20:59
@WeNurses #WeNurses we are having a national conference on this week via #cnoscot @FionaCMcQueen and @S4Maher Can… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1025108826951802880
@pshepherdBU
02 August 2018 20:59
@WeNurses #WeNurses still a lot to learn
@helenfindlay
02 August 2018 20:59
RT @pshepherdBU: @WeNurses #WeNurses essential. People with dementia need their familiar people. Alertness levels vary for each person alon…
@WeNurses
02 August 2018 20:59
#WeNurses
@helenfindlay
02 August 2018 20:59
RT @derekfisher2907: #WeNurses I’m a huge advocate for families being allowed to stay 24/7 with their loved one living with dementia in hos…
@helenfindlay
02 August 2018 20:59
RT @LynnGamble20: @derekfisher2907 No one person can do 24 hours, just need flexible and long visiting hours. #WeNurses
@carolgair
02 August 2018 21:00
That there is so much to do to improve experiences. But collectively it is possible. #WeNurses (and that I miss my… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1025109137070452737
@3Uknz
02 August 2018 21:00
@Claire_Advanced @WeNurses #WeNurses role of champions in #socialcare settings? https://t.co/Dl1RIErB5X
@Soby16536799
02 August 2018 21:01
@WeNurses Person oriented care is important when caring people with dementia...#wenurses
@WeNurses
02 August 2018 21:02
If you want to reflect on tonights #WeNurses as part of your participatory CPD you can ... for freeeeee .... via My… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1025109597772832768
@LeaBasra
02 August 2018 21:03
@WeNurses Individualised care is important for everyone who comes into our care regardless of diagnosis #WeNurses
@WeNurses
02 August 2018 21:03
Thank you @derekfisher2907 for some really thought provoking questions this evening #WeNurses https://t.co/otjrZ3Tm42
@WeNurses
02 August 2018 21:04
Thanks for sharing #WeNurses
@MrArron1979
02 August 2018 21:04
@WeNurses So many thought provoking comments to think about in my daily practice and reflect on #WeNurses
@AgencyNurse
02 August 2018 21:05
@4AdsthePoet @WeNurses @Trisha_the_doc wow ... i wonder if there is a country somewhere in the world that has it nailed ?? #WeNurses
@WeNurses
02 August 2018 21:05
RT @carolgair: That there is so much to do to improve experiences. But collectively it is possible. #WeNurses (and that I miss my Mum, but…
@JFr4ser
02 August 2018 21:05
@carolgair @AgencyNurse EPS* #wenurses
@MyTwoElaines
02 August 2018 21:05
RT @pshepherdBU: @WeNurses #WeNurses essential. People with dementia need their familiar people. Alertness levels vary for each person alon…
@DrUmeshPrabhu
02 August 2018 21:06
RT @WeNurses: Thank you @derekfisher2907 for some really thought provoking questions this evening #WeNurses https://t.co/otjrZ3Tm42
@3Uknz
02 August 2018 21:06
@WeNurses consider impact of comorbidity #WeNurses in any intervention https://t.co/BG9uxvbCo9
@ClaireLSutton
02 August 2018 21:07
@WeNurses #WeNurses That care passports are so important, and that these should be used in all cases really. People… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1025110851802550272
@carolgair
02 August 2018 21:07
@JFr4ser @AgencyNurse Sorry. Typing to fast. Had a few spelling bloopers tonight (it’s the tears... ??) #WeNurses #noexcuseforbadspelling
@carolgair
02 August 2018 21:08
@JFr4ser @AgencyNurse *too! ???? #WeNurses
@PersonCentredVo
02 August 2018 21:08
RT @tommyNtour: @WeNurses #WeNurses we are having a national conference on this week via #cnoscot @FionaCMcQueen and @S4Maher Can we make…
@WeNurses
02 August 2018 21:08
NEXT THURSDAY A supporting each other case study ... background info here > http://www.wecommunities.org/tweet-chats/chat-details/5233 #WeNurses https://t.co/aPcjs48kur
@WeNurses
02 August 2018 21:08
RT @Claire_Advanced: @WeNurses #WeNurses That care passports are so important, and that these should be used in all cases really. People ow…
@WeNurses
02 August 2018 21:09
RT @MrArron1979: @WeNurses So many thought provoking comments to think about in my daily practice and reflect on #WeNurses
@deemr_RN
02 August 2018 21:09
Day 2. Lovely evening walk over by the (empty) reservoir. #WeActiveChallenge #WeNurses #NursesActive https://t.co/9CWxOyXz0b
@AgencyNurse
02 August 2018 21:09
Thank you @wenurses and @derekfisher2907 - lots to reflect on this evening #WeNurses
@3Uknz
02 August 2018 21:10
@LeaBasra @WeNurses maybe because of staffing levels? #WeNurses lets encourage #walking.. https://t.co/MydzrQOYLp
@carolgair
02 August 2018 21:12
RT @3SpiritUKNZ: @LeaBasra @WeNurses maybe because of staffing levels? #WeNurses lets encourage #walking.. https://t.co/MydzrQOYLp
@carolgair
02 August 2018 21:13
RT @3SpiritUKNZ: @WeNurses consider impact of comorbidity #WeNurses in any intervention https://t.co/BG9uxvbCo9
@WeNurses
02 August 2018 21:13
woo hoo #WeNurses
@WeNurses
02 August 2018 21:17
Missed any of tonights #WeNurses on Dementia ? The transcript is up > http://www.wecommunities.org/tweet-chats/chat-details/4219 https://t.co/ij6KFoRcUY
@tommyNtour
02 August 2018 21:18
RT @tommyNtour: #wenurses My Mum's name was Joan No-one Ever Asked: https://youtu.be/c6sm4jOxeQs via @YouTube
@kellychequer
02 August 2018 21:18
RT @WeNurses: Missed any of tonights #WeNurses on Dementia ? The transcript is up > http://www.wecommunities.org/tweet-chats/chat-details/4219 https://t.co/ij6KFoRcUY
@tommyNtour
02 August 2018 21:19
RT @tommyNtour: #wenurses My Name is Tommy,I cared for my wonderful mum Joan... http://tommy-on-tour-2011.blogspot.com/2015/07/my-name-is-tommyi-cared-for-my.html?spref=tw https://t.co/S4ppOPX8X4
@tracethenurse
02 August 2018 21:19
RT @WeNurses: NEXT THURSDAY A supporting each other case study ... background info here > http://www.wecommunities.org/tweet-chats/chat-details/5233 #WeNurses https://t.co…
@derekfisher2907
02 August 2018 21:21
RT @3SpiritUKNZ: @LeaBasra @WeNurses maybe because of staffing levels? #WeNurses lets encourage #walking.. https://t.co/MydzrQOYLp
@ClaireLSutton
02 August 2018 21:21
Well worth a read #WeNurses. A particularly thought provoking conversation tonight.
@howardgordon54
02 August 2018 21:22
@derekfisher2907 @WeNurses #WeNurses we had radios in each bay but that stopped when hospital had to pay £85,000 fo… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1025114679264333830
@JFr4ser
02 August 2018 21:23
@carolgair @AgencyNurse Making me weep just reading them. The tweets not your spelling! ?? #wenurses
@WeNurses
02 August 2018 21:23
@Claire_Advanced thanks for sharing #Wenurses
@WeNurses
02 August 2018 21:24
RT @WeNurses: NEXT THURSDAY A supporting each other case study ... background info here > http://www.wecommunities.org/tweet-chats/chat-details/5233 #WeNurses https://t.co…
@howardgordon54
02 August 2018 21:25
@derekfisher2907 @WeNurses #WeNurses you can get a “This is me” booklet free from Alzheimer’s Society that you can… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1025115428241240065
@WeNurses
02 August 2018 21:26
RT @howardgordon54: @derekfisher2907 @WeNurses #WeNurses you can get a “This is me” booklet free from Alzheimer’s Society that you can put…
@evergreennebs
02 August 2018 21:27
RT @derekfisher2907: #WeNurses I’m a huge advocate for families being allowed to stay 24/7 with their loved one living with dementia in hos…
@ValFinigan
02 August 2018 21:28
@WeNurses #wenurses my words would be #loss and }saddness and maybe #loneliness
@WeNurses
02 August 2018 21:28
RT @ValFinigan: @WeNurses #wenurses my words would be #loss and }saddness and maybe #loneliness




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