[ad_1] Your voice, your choice, your future #WeCare #DAW24 Each year, Dementia Awareness Week (DAW) is held with the aim of raising awareness of dementia and helping improve the lives of people with dementia, their families and carers. Each person living with dementia has their own unique story, and their needs, preferences and aspirations are … Read more
[ad_1] This blog emerged as a result of my project work with Alzheimer Scotland. During this project I had the privilege of updating content on the www.connectingpeopleconnectingsupport.online website. This fantastic website was designed to help you embed health promoting activities into your daily routine. The blog itself was born out of requests for advice and … Read more
[ad_1] What a lovely way to finish my day. Very interesting and motivating presentation. Loved it. thank you. Every two months we work together as an allied health professional’s community to develop, for you, a national AHP Dementia Webinar where we share the work and practice of allied health professionals in Scotland. Our vision for … Read more
[ad_1] Little things which can enhance the quality of person-centred communication By Frank O’Hagan “Everything starts and ends with successful communication.” (Anonymous) Introduction Carers always need to be mindful that, as far as dementia is concerned, communication can be both complex and tricky. It calls for careful consideration being given to aspects of talking, listening, … Read more
[ad_1] Connecting People, Connecting Support was designed to help you embed health promoting activities into your daily routine. Whether you are visiting this website because you have been told that you have mild-cognitive impairment, have been given a diagnosis of dementia, or want to keep well by taking steps to maintain good brain health, there … Read more
[ad_1] Reflection from occupational therapy students on placement with Alzheimer Scotland regarding young onset dementia Samantha, Chloe & Stuart Hello, my name is Chloe, and I am a 2nd year Master of Occupational Therapy Student studying at Queen Margaret University. I am currently on my final practice placement in Alzheimer Scotland alongside another Occupational therapy … Read more