I was delighted to be a speaker at the @AlzDisInt & WHO dementia & rehabilitation webinar today. All the work we do at @AhpDementia is available to find out more. For this slide, look at our Connecting People Framework at https://t.co/JAPE2n97EZ 💜 @alzscot@DementiaPolicy
I often say that the key to understanding behaviour in dementia care is just understanding behaviour. We all get overwhelmed or confused sometimes. Our responses don’t need to be complicated - staying calm & simply being with the person can make a positive difference.
Day 9 of our #12daysofChristmas we share our animation highlighting the complex relationship between #trauma & #dementia and the importance of #traumainformedpractice in improving outcomes for people living with dementia, their families, and carers.
https://t.co/tkGJuw1voH
The experience of #delirium can be terrifying and that feeling of fear can linger long after the delirium resolves. Another reason why patient & carer #education is essential to ensure everyone understands what’s happening/happened and can feel safe.
To improve your understanding of our role working with those living with #dementia in all settings, in alignment with the @scotgov#DementiaStrategy read this blog and consider signing up for the 1hr seminar ⬇️
Our workforce survey is now live and it's of vital importance that we hear from as many of you as possible! What are the challenges you are facing? How can we better support you in your OT career? The more responses we have from Scotland, the more powerful they will be! ⤵️📋
Part time band 4 generic assistant practitioner post for the stroke team at UHW has gone live. @NHSLanarkshire @WishawGen @PamelaGrant @GillianMSweeney https://t.co/PH47Ri6aNA
@DebbiePipePhoto @lynseywarner8@GcuOcc@NHSLOT @scOThandtherapy Great to see this continuing and growing interest in this amazing area of practice. Well done!
Changes in eating & drinking in dementia can be unexpected & unusual. It’s common to ‘go off’ favourite foods or develop a new preference for sweet things. Sensitivity to lumps or ‘bits’ may feel intolerable. Look for patterns to help choices. #WithSLTuCan
We've a full time band 6 post in our supportive, dynamic LD service if anyone is interested. Lots of opportunities for professional development when you join #NHSLOT@NHSL_LDOT@AshtonGlackin
https://t.co/vEaYTnKPhU
Scottish Government have today launched Scotland’s Physical Activity for Health Framework, setting out how working collaboratively will ensure more people are more active, more often. It has been excellent to be part of developing this new framework and Movement for Health welcome this launch. Find out more
@ActiveScotGov
#WeMoveTogether #MovementForHealth #PhysicalActivity #Framework
October is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) awareness month so this month we will be sharing information about ADHD and strategies to help manage some of the difficulties associated with ADHD.
Carers & care organisations can play a vital role in supporting older people at risk of #malnutrition.
Our training has been developed to support domiciliary carers to identify and address under-nutrition in older people.
Access training: https://t.co/XiZgdHHiG6