Emma Loftus

Occupational Therapist NHS Intermediate Care Interested in Dementia Care Views are my own!

[AHPDementia @AhpDementia]

Carers: Are you aware of the #HerbertProtocol? This a form you complete that can help the police locate your loved one with #dementia if they unfortunately go missing. See this link for more details https://t.co/Ezvqot7TUt @NDCAN_Scotland @alzscot @CarersTrustScotland

[British Geriatrics Society @GeriSoc]

For World #Delirium Awareness Day, Charlotte Eost-Telling writes a blog inspired by her @Age_and_Ageing paper on the link between delirium and falls. Read the blog: #WDAD2025

https://t.co/XqYybS9MVm

[Prof Elaine Hunter @elaineahpmh]

BLOG sharing the new resource by @S_D_W_G. Our “Top Tips” for living with dementia booklet by the Scottish Dementia Working Group. We will be sharing a film about the work soon too. 💜https://t.co/tCTTLHLYMy @FranHamilton_OT

[AHPDementia @AhpDementia]

Small changes at home CAN make a big difference 💡Labels and signs on cupboards and doors can be helpful when they are clear, have words and maybe a picture that contrast with the background. What ideas do you have that you can also share.

[NHS Ayrshire & Arran @NHSaaa]

Due to the red weather warning which has been issued for the area, please click here to read important updates for your healthcare on Friday 24 January 2025. https://t.co/3H3PofZ2JP

[Prof Elaine Hunter @elaineahpmh]

Webinar Registration on 21st January. ‘Rehabilitation following a dementia diagnosis can be an effective approach to empower individuals to maintain independence for as long as possible’ Delighted to be a speaker sharing our ⁦@AhpDementia⁩ programme https://t.co/5M3F09GGwo

[Emma Loftus @letsallbuybees]

@GLA_Airport @lufthansa B The Big Apple

[Emma Loftus @letsallbuybees]

@eICTNorth
For anyone with family/ friends in CCA please be aware of issue with CCA/Telecare at the moment

[British Geriatrics Society @GeriSoc]

🎄On the twelfth day of Christmas, #ChooseGeriatrics sent to me...12 CGAs!

Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment remains the foundation of personalised care for older people.

https://t.co/JMpNZRRAsH

[Alzheimer Scotland @alzscot]

👉 The right to unpaid carer’s leave.
The Carer’s Leave Act allows unpaid carers to take up to 5 days of unpaid leave per year to care for someone. This can be taken flexibly. Ask your employer for details.

[Healthcare Improvement Scotland @online_his]

We've published the final standards for Ageing and Frailty.

The standards aim to promote positive, healthy and active ageing. They cover older people who may experience frailty as they age and apply in all settings.

Follow the link in the comments to read the standards.

[Prof Elaine Hunter @elaineahpmh]

BLOG : A Human Rights Based approach to Rehabilitation – What does that mean and what does it look like? Changing the conversation about rehabilitation & dementia, 40 conversations at a time https://t.co/0sKXOGOjcS @DementiaPolicy @MacleanFiona @alzscot

[Nicola Lauchlan, MSc, MCSP, BSc(Hons) @NicolaLauchlan]

Looking forward to seeing as many as possible at our first dementia connect event for people living with dementia and their care partners. A very warm welcome, afternoon tea and entertainment await you!

[Emma Loftus @letsallbuybees]

@RCOT_Gen Well done Gemma xx

[British Geriatrics Society @GeriSoc]

Services that aim to promote brain health and facilitate rapid assessment, diagnosis and support to people developing #delirium are still desperately needed. Register today for our BGS Delirium elearning course here https://t.co/YA6qyNJrqN

[wendy chambers @wendyAHPDem]

Privileged to have been involved since the start in 2018, & to have worked with so many dedicated AHP colleagues in Scotland who have generously shared evidence from practice @AhpDementia @AliAHPDem @elaineahpmh @NicolaLauchlan #ThankyouAll

[Ben Lovell @DrBenLovell]

Most versatile item in the NHS staff room. Can wipe a surface, dry your hands, or serve as a perfectly acceptable and sterile plate when there’s a birthday cake being divvied up.

[British Geriatrics Society @GeriSoc]

BGS is currently developing a #Continence eLearning course which will be delivered later this year. This module will complement our #Frailty eLearning course which is FREE to all healthcare professionals. Watch this space! #WCW2024 #continencematters https://t.co/cm6lCJsmdH

[Emma Loftus @letsallbuybees]

@OT_Anne_ @theRCOT Did not realise it was an app! Just downloading now xx

[Alasdair MacLullich @A_MacLullich]

SIGN Guidelines on #Delirium = one of the few recent comprehensive guidelines in the field.

The best evidence + expert consensus on clinical care.

Valuable tips for practitioners.

Full guideline - free to download:
https://t.co/8XhLQWRpsn