Occupational Therapy Co-Designing Post-Diagnostic Support for People Living with Dementia.

[ad_1] Journeying through Dementia 2020-2023 Part 1 The developing evidence on the benefits of AHP early interventions, the value of supported self-management and rehabilitation in enabling people to live well with dementia is overwhelming. It is therefore imperative that AHPs develop and/or adopt models of practice based on the evidence. This evidence increasingly emphasises greater … Read more

The power of social media. Student physiotherapy advice for people living with dementia.

[ad_1] Hi, I am Megan, and I am an MSc Physiotherapy student from Edinburgh Napier University and I have just completed my first practice placement with Alzheimer Scotland. During the placement, I had the opportunity to lead the AHPdementia Instagram page during my last 4 weeks of placement. This gave me the opportunity to interact … Read more

The power of social media. Student physiotherapy advice for people living with dementia.

[ad_1] Hi, I am Megan, and I am an MSc Physiotherapy student from Edinburgh Napier University and I have just completed my first practice placement with Alzheimer Scotland. During the placement, I had the opportunity to lead the AHPdementia Instagram page during my last 4 weeks of placement. This gave me the opportunity to interact … Read more

Can People with Diabetes Take Melatonin to Sleep Better?

[ad_1] Melatonin is a common, over-the-counter sleep aid many people take to help them fall and stay asleep at night. However, the drug can have side effects.  Can people with diabetes safely take melatonin to sleep better? This article will tell you everything you need to know about melatonin and diabetes.  What is melatonin? Melatonin … Read more

A webinar series: Occupational Therapy & Dementia. Promoting Inclusion, Rights and Opportunities for People Living With Dementia

[ad_1] PERSON, Environment and Occupation. #ROARdementia WEBINAR SERIES: PERSON 24th October at 3pm BST. INTRODUCTION Occupational therapists work to enable people and communities to live their best lives. They work with people of all ages, focusing on the ways in which time spent influences health and well-being, this could be playing sport, through going to … Read more