It's #DementiaAwareness week! 💜Here is my pledge to make a difference😊
You can make your pledge, big or small, at https://t.co/oA038hVf1S
@alzscot@AhpDementia
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Thank you for joining in with our weekly activity series over the last 5 weeks! We have appreciated all the support throughout our placement with Alzheimer Scotland.
Many thanks
@abi_OTstudent & @_gemmaOT 💜😊
Welcome to our last activity... Nature! 🌳
There is evidence to suggest that simply being in and around nature can have positive effects on both the mental and physical health of people with dementia.
See some fun ideas below that we came across on Pinterest!
Gemma&Abi 💜
Did you have a go at making a playlist? 🎵 We would love to hear your feedback if you did!
Join us on Thursday for our LAST activity... 😢 #weeklyactivty#WithOTYouCan
Welcome to this weeks activity...Music!
"Music expresses that which cannot be put into words." – Victor Hugo 💭🎼
We would love to hear about the music that is meaningful to you!
Abi & Gemma 💜 #weeklyactivity#livingwithdementia#WithOTYouCan
Did you have a go at making a memory box? We would love to hear your feedback if you did!
Join us on Thursday for the introduction of a new activity... #memoryboxes#weeklyactivty#WithOTYouCan
Welcome to this week's activity... Memory Boxes!
Memory Boxes can be an effective way for people with dementia to recall meaningful and significant life events 🏆📦
Let us know what you think!?
Gemma & Abi 💜
#weeklyactivity#WithOTYouCan#letstalkaboutdementia
Welcome to this week's activity!
Food preparation is an important part of our daily routine. It also has the potential to promote sensory stimulation through the experience of different smells and tastes👃👅 Why not try one of our healthy snacks?! #weeklyactivty#WithOTYouCan
💜Our Virtual Resource Centre is an online space where people will be able to benefit from all of the offerings of a Dementia Resource Centre, in the comfort of their own home, anywhere in the word
We welcome you to our Virtual Reception🚪
https://t.co/5VVCQ7IvS1
#virtualbrick
Welcome to this week's activity! Arts & Crafts can offer cognitive stimulation and help promote self-expression. Have you tried a Vision Board? Don't forget to check us out on Facebook too! 🎨 #weeklyactivity#letstalkaboutdementia#WithOTYouCan
Living with Dementia shouldn't mean you have to stop engaging and participating in activities that are meaningful and important to you. 🎨🌳🧁🎵🖼️
Can't wait to share our activity series over the next 5 weeks! 💜
@_gemmaOT#WithOTYouCan#LetsTalkAboutActivity
Welcome to the weekly activity series!
Each week we will introduce an activity for you to try at home. Follow our instruction photos and posts to support you in carrying out the activity.
Gemma & Abi 💜- Occupational Therapy Students
#WithOTYouCan#LetsTalkAboutActivity
#BBCBreakfast Lovely to hear Abeda's story on her mum's #PersonalPlaylist featuring Bollywood songs that are important for her.
Great chat from @NaughtyBoyMusic & @BME_Dementia on the power of music for people with #dementia. 💚🎵
BBC Music Memories: https://t.co/4m5cj8cuVA
Today marks #WorldAlzheimersDay & also the start of 40 years of @alzscot. For 4 decades we've used innovation to make sure nobody faces dementia alone. Our Chief Exec @HenryAlzScot has recorded a video to talk about what innovation means to us: https://t.co/Y0DRWt0cuB #alzscot40
Connecting People, Connecting Support Transforming the allied health professionals contribution to supporting people living with dementia in Scotland https://t.co/xLFfRtD02z