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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Reach out to allied health professionals who work in dementia care. We've seen the usefulness of this group of professionals. Starting point AHPDementia...? #diversealz
Creating a life story book together is an opportunity to reminisce, share & connect. Offering simple choices about content, photos & ‘what goes where’ can be empowering & purposeful activity. Make it meaningful. #WithSLTuCan
Identifying speech & language changes in dementia helps the communication partner adapt their speech & language in support. Even minor adaptations can have a major impact. Communication is not a one way street. #WithSLTuCan
Studies have shown that reminiscence can be good for the memory. Completing a life story book can offer an opportunity for reminiscence, as well as the chance to reflect on happy memories. #WithOTuCAN
Studies have shown that reminiscence can be good for the memory. Completing a life story book can offer an opportunity for reminiscence, as well as the chance to reflect on happy memories. #WithOTuCAN
Identifying speech & language changes in dementia helps the communication partner adapt their speech & language in support. Even minor adaptations can have a major impact. Communication is not a one way street. #WithSLTuCan
So uplifted to receive my Alzheimer Scotland resource pack to help support my new role facilitating the #ConnectingPeopleConnectingSupport framework for AHPs. Thanks to Prof Elaine Hunter for fab encouragement and help so far. AHPDementia
Occupational balance is an important factor for maintaining the health and wellbeing of a person with dementia. Consider using a weekly timetable to ensure that there is a balance of different activities. #WithOTuCAN