Occupational Therapist NHS Intermediate Care Interested in Dementia Care Views are my own!
Kilmarnock
Joined March 2009
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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 scotland.police.uk/what-s-ha… @NDCAN_Scotland @alzscot @CarersTrustScotland
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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
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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. 💜letstalkaboutdementia.wordpr… @FranHamilton_OT
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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.
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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. nhsaaa.net/important-informa…
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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 alzint-org.zoom.us/webinar/r…
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🎄On the twelfth day of Christmas, #ChooseGeriatrics sent to me...12 CGAs!
Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment remains the foundation of personalised care for older people.
bgs.org.uk/12daysofchristmas
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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.
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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 letstalkaboutdementia.wordpr… @DementiaPolicy @MacleanFiona @alzscot
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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!
Our first ever Dementia Connect event is being held on Wednesday 13 November at the Volunteer Rooms in Irvine, from 12pm to 3.30pm. Afternoon tea and entertainment will be provided, with guest speakers and information stalls on the day. Book online at tinyurl.com/84cjsrf5
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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 bgs.org.uk/elearning/deliriu…
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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
We have worked collectively as an allied health profession community to develop a series of AHP webinars. You can see some of our impact data below. Thank you to all who join us and who lead this work 💖@alzscot alzscot.org/ahpwebinars
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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.
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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 bgs.org.uk/bgs-elearning
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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:
sign.ac.uk/assets/sign157.pd…
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BLOG: New Dementia SIGN Guideline. Transforming Evidence into Practice by @christineahp & @lynnflannigan1 letstalkaboutdementia.wordpr… @alzscot @DementiaPolicy @AgeScotDementia @Ahpscot
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Food for thought. The use of appropriate language not only in verbal communication but written as well. Have seen a number of these terms used over the years. Acopia always bothered me in acute when given as reason for admission 🙁
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Let's make some noise for occupational therapy! An inspiring call to action from @KatrinaBannigan and we're only just getting started! #RCOTCasson
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BLOG: Communication Matters.
Little things which can enhance the quality of person-centred communication by Frank O’Hagan. Frank has been a huge supporter of working with our speech & language students 💜letstalkaboutdementia.wordpr… @NDCAN_Scotland @alzscot
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This is Sarah and Gemma, Wendy’s daughters. Our mum died peacefully early this morning. She wrote a blog post before she died so you can read about it from her perspective.
Sarah and Gemma
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