Andy Shewan

Alzheimer Scotland Dementia Nurse Consultant

[Andy Shewan @AndyShewan1]

Some of the fantastic colleagues who have supported staff back into workplace!

[roddy mcleod @ramcleod1]

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[Andy Shewan @AndyShewan1]

Dave Thompson announcing graduating DSILs@DCG20. How can you not laugh? Delirium Awareness Day!!

[Jenny Keir @keir_jenny]

Hurrah to @Morrisons Dundee. We run a stroke communication group there. Today they laid on Christmas dinner for all group members/ speech therapists. Staff had a whip-round & bought a bag of Xmas gifts for a group member who spends Xmas alone. Magical 🎁

[Andy Shewan @AndyShewan1]

Dr Lorna Dunlop #EDArcpe19 describing work in Communities, specifically Care Homes surrounding treatment & management of Delirium. Looks like Tayside will benefit greatly!!

[Andy Shewan @AndyShewan1]

As dementia is a high risk factor for delirium there will be a greater need for investigation & understanding in this field

[Focus on Dementia @FocusOnDementia]

#FODFacts #FF It is estimated that 1 in 3 people with Down’s syndrome will develop dementia in their 50s which may rise to 2 in 3 of those in their 60s. Find out more by reading @agescotland Learning Disability and Dementia guide: https://t.co/Qy1fo90Gv3

[AHPDementia @AhpDementia]

Access to the outdoors is so important. For people not always able to go out, positioning seating near an open door or window can provide fresh air and views of what is happening (e.g flowers or bird table in the garden). #withOTuCAN @alzscot

[Andy Shewan @AndyShewan1]

Never been comfortable asking questions I'm not sure of the answer!

[Stephen Makin @StephenMakin]

Ok geriatricians of twitter. Let’s officially withdraw the ‘who is the prime minister’ question from cognitive testing. It’s too much trouble to have to keep checking bbc news before asking it.

[Claire Copeland @Sparklystar55]

Q4 Surely #delirium is a primary care problem? Too much focus on hospital? #EDArcpe19

[Andy Shewan @AndyShewan1]

@keir_jenny Now i see where the lovely smile comes from.

[Nurse Educ Today Jnl @NurseEducToday]

Impact of Scottish Dementia Champions programme https://t.co/A8e9kpsbbv

[AHPDementia @AhpDementia]

When lots of things are going on around us, it’s difficult to focus on the task in hand. In #dementia, distractions can be heightened & hard to screen out. Consider background noise & visual distractions. Choose the right place for chatting. #WithSLTuCan

[Alasdair MacLullich @A_MacLullich]

Excellent summary in the BMJ on #frailty in #acutecare

By @DrTerryQuinn, @JenniKBurton et al

#ED #emergency #acutemedicine #delirium #geriatrics #frontdoor @GeriSoc @Krockdoc @acutemedicine @claireOT @nursemaiden @beans2er

https://t.co/ZRubg8YnRa

[Andy Shewan @AndyShewan1]

What a heart warming story. The 99.9% we get right as oposed to what we often are in news for. Proud to work for the NHS and thank you to all for reminding me!

[Jenny Keir @keir_jenny]

Well done @amirving1. Great advert for your SLT team & hopefully reflects on the SLT community &
all we try to achieve every day. @rcsltscot

[Andy Shewan @AndyShewan1]

Useful new resource to support people at what may be a very difficult time.

[Alzheimer Scotland @alzscot]

Coming into hospital can be a worrying time for anyone. If you have dementia, you may be particularly worried and anxious about staying in an unfamiliar place.
To get advice when coming into hospital, get access to our online leaflet: https://t.co/gtVeUSHY7Q

[Andy Shewan @AndyShewan1]

@fionalori Hi Fiona. Our liaison psychiatey team in Perth has both. Contact me on [email protected] if you need information

[Andy Shewan @AndyShewan1]

Alzheimer Scotland conference - ready to be blown away? #AlzScot19

[Alasdair MacLullich @A_MacLullich]

The 4AT #delirium assessment tool now has 8 published validation studies involving >2400 patients.

It is widely-used in routine care globally. It takes <2 mins, does not need special training, & is simple and practical to use.

Free download at: https://t.co/uNvUIhojeJ

[Prof Elaine Hunter @elaineahpmh]

blog: Embedding a rights-based approach across an occupational therapy Psychiatry of Old Age service | Let's Talk about Dementia thank you for sharing your experience ⁦@HazelRDouglas1⁩ Danny supporting ambition 3 of #AHPConnectingPeople in action https://t.co/DF2mNufv4i

[Andy Shewan @AndyShewan1]

Louiseburton describes the obvious during great presentation on enhanced community support @ageingwellindundee

[European Delirium @EDA_delirium]

Another great info graphic on #delirium and #demetia from @3SpiritTraining