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Our SIGN Guidelines #dementia guideline summary is available #openaccess in Age_and_Ageing doi.org/10.1093/ageing… Dr Terry Quinn💙 Aberdeen Geriatrics UofG MVLS CSO(Health)Scotland #assessment #diagnosis #care #support #grief #PDS Relevant for professionals, researchers, carers & PLWD

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…

63% of deaths from Alzheimer's disease and other dementias occurred within care homes, 22% within hospitals, and 14% at home or another non-institution. The average age of people dying from these conditions was 87. 66% of the deaths were female and 34% male. #NRSStats

When a friend or relative is diagnosed with dementia, it’s natural not to know what to do, but helping someone stay connected, socially active and doing many of the things you’ve always done, can help them stay well for longer. #RethinkDementia nhsinform.scot/RethinkDementia

Great to see new #ReThinkDementia campaign launched today Scottish Government Dementia Policy COSLA Find out more here: nhsinform.scot/RethinkDementia

Delighted to be working together Healthcare Improvement Scotland NHS Education for Scotland (NES) Care Inspectorate to take person centred approaches to reducing stress and distress. Apply here: ihub.scot/news/join-the-… #alzscot24

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

Are you passionate about person centred care approaches to support people with dementia and carers? Applications open now ihub.scot/news/join-the-… #alzscot24

What a fantastic and well organised event. Brilliant speakers, collaboration and innovation! Always come away from this event with a sense of purpose and responsibility to continue to make a difference #AlzScot24 Thank you Alzheimer Scotland

Great to join Healthcare Improvement Scotland #frailty session today and hear from pharmacy colleagues Dumfries & Moray. Impressive outcomes from medication reviews. Great to see MDT working, identification of frailty and involvement of carers. Recording will follow soon… ihub.scot/improvement-pr…

It’s never too early or too late to focus on your brain health! Take home message from Healthcare Improvement Scotland Alzheimer Scotland Brain Health Scotland webinar today! Well done to colleagues who presented today. Recording will follow soon. ihub.scot/improvement-pr… brainhealth.scot

Did you miss our webinar on medication reviews for older adults living with frailty? If you did, don't worry the recording and resources are available on our website. Link in comments.

A reminder of our guide on common concerns with power of attorney for health and social care staff may also be of interest to people drawing up their own power of attorney, and to prospective attorneys. You can read the guide here: bit.ly/330GGuz

Read our seven evidence-based actions that will make a difference to older people’s care ahead of winter - bgs.org.uk/winterstatemen…

We hope our evidence establishes more proactive care services locally bit.ly/3YELvGm

We've published the final standards for Ageing and Frailty. The standards aim to promote positive, healthy and active ageing. They cover older people who may experience frailty as they age and apply in all settings. Follow the link in the comments to read the standards.

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Calling all NHS boards and HSCPs Join our Focus on Frailty programme - it aims to improve health and social care for older people living with frailty. Expressions of interest closes on 28 March 2025. Link in comments

Calling all NHS boards and HSCPs Join our Focus on Dementia improvement programme – It aims to improve the quality of PDS and care co-ordination for people newly diagnosed with dementia. Expressions of interest closes on 28 March 2025. Link in comments

Alan is 68 and he has Alzheimer’s disease. He’s supported by a close-knit group of friends he’s known since school. These long-standing friendships continue to play a meaningful role in his life as he lives with dementia. This is Alan’s story. 💜 #DAW25 #DementiaAwareness