AHPDementia
@AhpDementia
Allied Health Professionals (AHP) raising awareness about brain health & rehabilitation Posting practical hints & tips everyday. https://t.co/TBQ66qlvyQ
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Whats your fave dance?Whether you want to tango to Roxanne,jig to jimmy shand,jive to rock around the clock,shimmy to abba or waltz to can't help falling in love with you by Elvis,put on music that makes you move automatically& have a kitchen disco-keep dancing! #withPHYSIOyouCAN
Aphasia means difficulty with language - word finding difficulties, understanding what words mean or struggling to organise thoughts into words. Learning about aphasia supports people who have aphasia. Sharing communication matters. #WithSLTuCan
Tips for April Showers! Create a comfortable, warm environment, provide familiar soaps and shampoos, and encourage independence as much as possible. Consider installing rails and seat to increase safety. If taking a shower is not an option, consider washing at the sink. Alzheimer Scotland
An inspiring BLOG about therapeutic relationships in dementia care ‘Lessons Learned as an Art Therapy Trainee’ letstalkaboutdementia.wordpress.com/2024/04/11/les… Alzheimer Scotland Duncan Pentland WeAHPs 💙 AHPScot
Really pleased to share this publication ⬇️ #AHPdementiaCymru #withAHPyouCAN #dementia #coproduction AHP Cymru AHPDementia Ruth Crowder
Delighted to finally share our recently published article in Dementia about the value of co-production in developing the AHP Dementia Framework for Wales, with co-authors Natalie Elliott Dr Andrew Woodhead (Andy) He/Him, Rebecca Hanmer and many others
Take a look here:
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Changes in floor colour/pattern can look like steps& dark coloured floors can look like holes to people with dementia & sensory changes.Where possible,keep floor coverings the same&lift dark rugs to prevent someone trying to step over them-reducing falls risk. #withPHYSIOyouCAN
Greetings & salutations set the scene for conversation. A wave, a handshake, a smile or a ‘hello’ ….. all markers of what’s going to happen next. Automatic & reassuring signals that invite connection. #WithSLTuCan
Join us for a free webinar on Tues 7th May 2024 3PM BST, highlighting the contribution of authors #ROARdementia @macleanFiona Prof Elaine Hunter Dr Alison Warren Lyn SDWG, Chris Roberts.🍊, Jayne Goodrick #dementia #OT #withOTuCAN
plymouth.zoom.us/j/95750732131?…
Occupational therapists work with the person at the centre of any intervention, setting goals collaboratively to support a person to maintain their independence and access to meaningful activity. #WithOTuCAN
BLOG: Communication Matters.
Little things which can enhance the quality of person-centred communication by Frank O’Hagan. Frank has been a huge supporter of working with our speech & language students 💜letstalkaboutdementia.wordpress.com/2024/04/04/com… NDCAN Alzheimer Scotland #AHPScot