It’s time to #RethinkDementia. If a friend or relative has been diagnosed with dementia, staying in contact, including them in social activities, and doing many of the things you’ve always done, can help them stay well for longer. Find out more at nhsinform.scot/RethinkDementia

It's World Suicide Prevention Day, and we're spreading the message that it's ok to talk about suicide. If someone tells you they are having suicidal thoughts, there are ways we can make them feel safe and supported in that conversation. Read more here: bit.ly/4ge4qif

In hospitals, approximately 20- 30% of older people on medical wards will develop delirium, and up to 50% of people with dementia. Up to 50% of people who have surgery develop delirium. Most people living in care homes are also at greater risk. See thread…

Excellent video highlighting not only the importance of recognising a delirium, but how this can be managed 👇🏼NHS Forth Valley Yvonne Cairns @hilbob1 Shona mackie @FVCHST

Calling all hospital and care home services! Join us to improve the lives of people living with dementia who experience stress and distress. Applications are now open be part of our new improvement programme. Link for more info is in the comments. #WorldAlzheimersDay

Care Home liaison working together to deliver training with our colleagues to educate our staff and provide a better understanding of our residents 💡 Shona mackie @hilbob1 Thank you for having us along ☺️

The Main Types of #Dementia and How to Spot Them bencura.com/the-main-types… #Alzheimers #health

When you work in adult social care, you can make an extraordinary difference to people’s lives. We have several Social Care Worker roles right now within our Grahamston & Summerford care homes, offering full time, part-time, temp, & night work contracts. #ScotCareersWeek24 👇

Alongside family and carers, residents from Falkirk care homes visited Grangemouth Town Hall this week to enjoy a panto performance of Sleeping Beauty. 🎭🎄

We’re excited to share that our theme for Mental Health Awareness Week (12-18 May 2025) is ‘Community’.  📢 Being part of a safe, positive community is vital for our mental health and wellbeing. 💜 Find out more 👉 bit.ly/46KKpKN #MHAW2025

It's #WorldLewyBodyDay today. 🧠 Consultant Admiral Nurse for Lewy body dementia, Rachel Thompson, explains what this type of #dementia is and the support available. Learn more here: dementiauk.org/information-an… Rachel's role is kindly funded by Lewy Body Society.

On #MHNursesDay we want to take a moment to thank the mental health professionals on our register for all that you do for the people in your care, today and everyday.

#Delirium is very common in people who are the end of life. Yet it is still underdiagnosed, and unfortunately this often means unnecessary distress for patients and their families. Guidance for professionals: mariecurie.org.uk/professionals/… #WDAD2025

#Delirium vs. #Dementia: What's the Difference? aplaceformom.com/caregiver-reso… #Alzheimers #health

It’s #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek! 💜 This year is all about community - coming together for mental health. 🤝 Get involved by sharing your positive community stories #ThisIsMyCommunity Find out more about the week: mentalhealth.org.uk/mhaw

Changing the way health care staff speak about people living with #dementia news.flinders.edu.au/blog/2025/05/2… #Alzheimers #caregiving

Receiving a dementia diagnosis is life-changing. Even if someone sensed something wasn’t quite right, hearing the words out loud can change everything. In moments like this, friendship becomes more important than ever. This Dementia Awareness Week, we are celebrating the power

We’ve launched SafeConnect with Police Scotland – a new initiative to help safeguard people with dementia at risk of going missing. The SafeConnect fob is a small yellow device that can be carried or attached to clothing. It securely stores emergency contact details and can be