Part of the amazing work that Dementia Dog does is placing assistance dogs with people living with dementia. We are currently welcoming applications from families in the Greater Glasgow area. Criteria applies. For more information visit dementiadog.org/dementia-assis…

Good morning 😊 Let’s raise awareness..share, share, share Alzheimer’s is more than just forgetting, but you don’t instantly change when you receive a diagnosis! You Can Still Live & Achieve You Can Still Enjoy Life We Need To Break The Stigma! We just Need Positive Support

Here are some ideas which might help you to engage someone in activities. Start small Meaningful activities don’t have to be big or complicated. They can be something carried out as part of an existing routine to make it more enjoyable for the person. alzscot.org/sites/default/…

Did you know that over 90,000 people in Scotland have dementia? During #WorldAlzheimersMonth 💜, Alzheimer Scotland will host their annual conference at the EICC. Tickets for this conference are free for people with dementia and carers. Get your tickets here: eicc.co.uk/whats-on/alzhe…

The new Scot Gov Health #RethinkDementia campaign launches today. Created in collaboration with people with personal experience. We are so pleased to see these clear positive messages & to have SDWG members Danny & Kenny sharing their stories nhsinform.scot/campaigns/reth…

Health Secretary @NeilCGray has launched the Rethink Dementia campaign with COSLA which encourages people with relatives or friends diagnosed with the illness to continue with everyday activities to help people stay well for longer. More info here: NHSInform.scot/RethinkDementia

Today, COSLA Health & Social Care Spokesperson, Paul Kelly 🇺🇦, the Cabinet Secretary for Health & Social Care, and members of the National Dementia Lived Experience Panel launched the Rethink Dementia Campaign. Read more: cosla.gov.uk/news/2024/reth… #RethinkDementia

Read Irene’s story as she shares how people changed how they were with her after her diagnosis. “I had to remind them that I was still the same person that loves going to the gym, having fun and gossiping about the things we always did” #RethinkDementia nhsinform.scot/campaigns/reth…

Have you seen the new #RethinkDementia campaign launched today. ‘When a friend or relative is diagnosed with dementia, it’s natural not to know what to do. But, helping someone stay connected and socially active can help them stay well for longer.’ nhsinform.scot/campaigns/reth…

Prof Elaine Hunter More and more evidence and developments around improving wellbeing and health outcomes comes back to occupational therapy core philosophy. Love it 🙌🙌🙌

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Understanding personal dementia symptoms helps us adapt our communication & reactions. These adaptations offer support & respect. Sharing the lived experience by ‘getting alongside someone’ is an offer of deep care. #WithSLTuCan

“Believe it or not, I’ve also learnt Italian since my diagnosis! Life has changed and some allowances need to be made but I am very much living well”. Thanks for sharing your story Danny. #RethinkDementia nhsinform.scot/campaigns/reth…

Meet Kiera McGill an NHS Lanarkshire community podiatrist! Why podiatry? Left high school at 17 & didn't know what to do. GCU Podiatry got in touch & asked me to come along to the open day. I found it so interesting that there were so many avenues that I could go down. #podiatry

National Canine Enrichment Day. Our dogs need the right items to help them with mental stimulation. Dogs love to chew & if they cannot access appropriate items they will pick up others, that half chewed slipper. Our friends Dogs for Good have good advice. dogsforgood.org/good-advice/do…

BLOG Inclusive Communication by Karen our speech and language therapy colleague in western isles ‘we need to embed dementia learning in practice placements so that our future workforce offers equitable support to people living with dementia’. letstalkaboutdementia.wordpress.com/2024/09/05/inc… Alzheimer Scotland

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Sharing memories — connecting people, connecting support. Recalling positive experiences and memories from the past can provide a meaningful activity. In this topic we focus on ways to share memories. 💜 dementiatogether.online/home/memories

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