Expression Not Aggression #DEMENTIA

Our Dementia Campaign began at Woodside Nursing and Residential Home during the COVID pandemic.

Many residents who live with Dementia are often described as Aggressive when they're only using the only way they know to express their emotions, this "word" has such a negative impact on the person and their families.

The Scissors on our campaign T' shirts are the symbol we use to explain cutting the negative language, Aggression to me is a person who purposely tries to cause harm on another, how can this term be used for someone who is simply frightened or anxious, how else can you express yourself if you cannot find the right words.

There can never be enough investment into research or resources, we are all learning each day, there needs to be more awareness into early “warning signs” many are failed through this not being recognised and then it’s too late.

Education is key, 60% of my residents are between the age of 55-70 and this is tragic, many have been failed by certain systems in my opinion

I simply want people to recognise that although there is the umbrella of Dementia that each person feels and thinks very differently, they’re human beings, they're not Aggressive

A great gift is the power of listening, having genuine empathy and understanding.

Through our journey we have become more aware of how little community support networks there are for families, with our fundraising we aim to provide these support groups and get our message out there to all that we need to STOP! THINK! and try to feel how a person with Dementia feels before using such negative terms.

We will officially launch our campaign on the 30th May 2021 @12pm from St.Albans Cathedral to Woodside Nursing Home in Slip End, we would love for you to join us. Proceeds will be divided between Dementiauk and our Campaign.

If you would like to take part in our walk, please email expressionnotaggression@gmail.com for more information.

Thank you

We are blessed to be sponsored by Penny Bird and Camera and DMP healthcare LTD