Scotland's Journeying through Dementia
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Occupational therapists supporting brain health & rehabilitation. Supporting health promoting activities in your daily routine & peer to peer support groups 💚
Scotland, United Kingdom
Joined October 2020
Do you know we post an activity from this account every Monday and Friday. When you click on the website you will find 32 practical resources to support you everyday. 💜 connecting people, connecting support. @alzscot @ScottishMCN
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RT @AhpDementia: Connecting People, Connecting Support: looking back, looking ahead. An update report on transforming the allied health pro…
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RT @AhpDementia: Carers often don't know if they should talk about the dementia diagnosis again after the initial conversation. Having open…
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RT @AhpDementia: BLOG “Dementia affects every individual differently”. Reflections by allied health professional Students hosted at @alzsco…
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Technology Mobile telephones, computers and other technologies are part of everyday life. In this topic we invite you to explore how technology can help to support memories, movement, conversation and see the world.
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What Matters - Try to build activities you find meaningful into your routine. Examples could be: talk to a friend on the phone, watch a favourite TV show, spend 10 minutes a day listening to music, walk around my garden or enjoy a morning cup of tea.
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What Matters Building things that you find meaningful into your daily routine is really important for mental and emotional wellbeing. Here we invite you to spend time thinking about those activities that offer a sense of purpose and bring enjoyment.
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RT @AhpDementia: There can be many factors related to reduced eating & drinking in dementia. An over-stimulating environment, dentition, ch…
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RT @AhpDementia: Small changes at home can make a big difference.💡It is helpful if rooms have adequate light to enable you to see things cl…
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RT @Kirstieahp: One of the most rewarding leadership roles is to play in the messy middle. It takes a strong vision, alignment with values…
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RT @elaineahpmh: BLOG ‘Dementia affects every individual differently”. Reflections by allied health professional Students who joined us at…
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RT @RGUHealthSci: Lovely to see this 💜 We are so glad we could give our students this experience with the support of Alzheimer Scotland and…
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RT @angp_ot: I loved supporting this placement and would encourage others to think creatively about how they can support innovative placeme…
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RT @mrsjuliemathers: I am very excited to see where we go with this model!! Watch this space 👀 @angp_ot @yvonne_swainson @elaineahpmh
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RT @AhpDementia: Travel is an important part of daily life. An OT can work with you to implement strategies to support with safely travelli…
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RT @AhpDementia: Sandwich carers face emotional, physical, and financial stress as they care for both older and younger generations. Seek s…
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RT @AhpDementia: COMING SOON. Our AHP Dementia webinars in 2025 from 3.30pm-4.40pm are on 30th April with a focus on enhanced access 25th…
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Physical Activity There is a close relationship between physical health, emotional and brain health. Building physical activity into everyday routines can support wellbeing, offering a source of exercise and a positive way to channel energy.
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RT @AhpDementia: BLOG Connecting Carers to Support with an insightful and reflective contribution from our friends at @NDCAN_Scotland https…
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RT @AhpDementia: Modifying a meal to make it easier to swallow can increase intake & reduce fatigue. Mashing, chopping, adding sauce or ass…
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Having a routine can provide a rhythm and structure to the day. This in turn can support memory and help you to keep orientated. On this website you will find other resources that build on this topic.
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