Although he wears a lanyard, people still reacted the same until I explained to them he has Altzhimers then their attitudes change. I tell them about the sunflower lanyards and none of the people have heard of it and what it symbolises!. EVEN SOME STAFF IN SOME TESCOs WE'VE BEEN IN!!.

A person living with dementia or memory problems may need help when they're out in the community. They can carry a helpcard around with them and can show it to someone if they need support with daily activities.The helpcards are a great tool to help people maintain their independence. How should the helpcard be used? If you’re wearing a lanyard, staff can offer you help but won’t know what your individual disability and needs are. Just let them know what they can do. Here are a few reasons why wearing a lanyard may not be a solution for everyone: 1. People without lanyards may need support, too.We gave our respondents the opportunity to tell us about their personal experiences in airports and onboard flights. Generally, airport experiences were far less positive then those in flight. Here are the results of the 2016 survey; we’d love to see how these would differ in 2021! Yes – much less likely. Travelling can be too overwhelming and stressful for both the person with dementia and their carer/ family member. Travelling alone also becomes fraught with confronting issues” Anyone with a condition that makes it difficult to negotiate life outside the home, whether for work, shopping, leisure or travel, can consider wearing the sunflower lanyard. How do I get a sunflower lanyard? People who wear the lanyard can also choose to give additional information if they don’t feel comfortable talking to people about their disability. Wearers can attach an ID card to the end of their lanyard with details about their condition and the support they may need. When was the sunflower lanyard introduced?

My husband is a young man, 6ft tall and unfortunately can be vocal when out or over friendly towards people. Being so young people's attitudes towards him have been quite upsetting as they presume he is going to harm them and he must be a trouble maker. Its been very upsetting and distressing watching people's reactions towards him. They are currently working towards becoming Dementia Friends, they operate the Sunflower lanyard scheme and they have a Special Assistance Waiting Area, quiet areas located at Gates 19–27 and at Gate 7, as well as a quiet room next to Gate 17. 🌻 Manchester, Glasgow, Belfast City and Bristol had all stated in 2016 that either representatives from the airport or small selections of staff had attended Dementia Friends talks or focus groups with charities to establish what they need to implement to better their services. Today, they’ve all implemented a lanyard scheme, with Glasgow becoming the first UK airport to host a virtual dementia tour to help staff and other passengers understand the struggles. They’re also working with Alzheimer Scotland to raise awareness for Dementia.

You can also complete the card that comes with the lanyard which will help others to understand your needs. If you unable to talk to one of our staff members, writing down the type of help you will need and handing it to our staff will help us to support you. Of course you can, however, you don’t need us to tell you that taking holidays in the earlier stages of dementia is easiest as severe cases may cause more hurt and frustration for all parties involved. It looks like a car keyfob (little larger) so we put it on his house keys. I also told him about the SOS button in the middle so he can push it anytime to speak to me if he needs help and he seemed to like this idea. It was the first time the city of Phoenix hosted such a workshop, making it the latest U.S. city pledging to make flying friendlier for people with dementia. Helpcards are an easy way for people with dementia to get help or assistance when out in the community. Personal information can also be added to them, so that people with dementia can get help in the best way for them, and only from people they feel safe around. What does the Dementia Friend badge mean?