This #WorldAlzheimersMonth, we asked you to share your experiences of #stigma around #dementia. There are many things that make a person with dementia unique – they’re much more than their diagnosis. 💙 Read our advice on dealing with negative reactions: https://t.co/hh3mgIiL6m
The impact of patients seen by an Occupational Therapist in ED is that patients' time in hospital is reduced by over a week (7.5 days) for medicine for older people/medicine 👏👏👏
It's no longer a question of whether but why not an OT in EDs?
HT @theRCOT@UHSFT#Last1000days
Save the date for the next RCOTSS_OP webinar!
12th April 8pm
Writing for a Change - Nancy Clark – Chair, Specialist Section Older People
Time to reflect and write about your experiences through #COVID19 in a creative space
Over the past few months our Clincal Specialist OTs have been working behind the scenes to develop the Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner role, today our current OTAPs have commenced an ongoing training plan #occupationaltherapy#careerdevelopment#ServiceDevelopment
Do you know what an Occupational Therapist does?
We deal with the everyday activities that matter to people & work across physical 💪🏻 and mental health 🧠 .
Our profession is also key in rehabilitation.
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek#RightToRehab
On the front lines in the battle against COVID-19, occupational therapy practitioners are making a difference in helping patients recover from occupational deprivation and isolation, connect with families, and re-engage in daily occupations. https://t.co/hoZ16zS6Bz
Rehabilitation is fast becoming the new priority in dealing with the impact of this pandemic. Watch @JuliaScottRCOT talk about what makes occupational therapists fundamental in #rehabilitation. #ValueofOT https://t.co/nRqzHAnHYk
Join fellow RCOT members at our brand new #RCOTMembersDay & get ‘up close and personal’ with RCOT. Filled with interactive sessions, talks & sharing best practice, enjoy the opportunity to connect with fellow members and the profession. https://t.co/y5pUzrlQwz
Folks I like simple algorithms but a note of caution
#frailty scoring should only follow adequate assessment to guide, not be a determinant to shared decision making processes
There’s a right (and wrong) way to apply CFS. Good training resource here👇
https://t.co/F14DByhcXk
Thank you very much to @CovUniOT for providing update training to the OT's on OT models yesterday. We especially enjoyed the creative activity applying the Kawa model! A helpful update refreshing our OT theory knowledge
#ValueofOT#OTModels#TheoryintoPractice