Commited to improvement in Brain Health and Dementia. Alzheimer Scotland. Research. SQS Fellow, Q member. Orcadian, Runner, Dogs 😍. Views my own.
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Alison McKean retweeted
14 Oct 2024
Happy Allied Health Professionals Day! 💜
Today, we celebrate and extend our heartfelt gratitude to the incredible Allied Health Professionals who make a difference every single day to people living with dementia, their carers and family.
From Physiotherapists to Music Therapists, Art Therapists to Dietitians, and many more. Your dedication, skill, and compassion have a profound impact on the lives of so many.
#AHPsDay #AHPScot @AhpDementia
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Alison McKean retweeted
10 Oct 2024
@NDCAN_Scotland For Carers By Carers poster and leaflets at the @AlzheimerEurope conference #34AEC in Geneva. Thea & Maureen are here to share this great work, these leaflets can be viewed and downloaded from our website 👇
bit.ly/3Ktv4oI
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Alison McKean retweeted
10 Oct 2024
Just 2 colleagues having a conversation- Maureen and Thea sharing the work of the Active Voice groups with training of the dementia health and social care workforce, speaking about their personal experiences and why they do what they do as members of @NDCAN_Scotland #34AEC
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Thankyou @AlzheimerEurope for a fantastic conference. 3 days of excellent , interesting presentations, networking opportunities and innovative discussions. Congratulations to all our @alzscot attendees and presenters on another successful year #34AEC
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Alison McKean retweeted
9 Oct 2024
We’re looking forward to hearing Rynagh this afternoon, talking about her participation in our Dementia Research Campaign ‘We’re all in’. If you’re at #34AEC catch her at 5.30pm in Plenary F.
@S_D_W_G member Rynagh having time this morning to have a look at some of the posters on display, tomorrow will be ours and @NDCAN_Scotland sharing our work on research and carers experiences #34AEC #ActiveVoice
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9 Oct 2024
8 Oct 2024
@S_D_W_G and @NDCAN_Scotland members hard at work as they put the final touches to their presentations coming up this week at the @AlzheimerEurope conference in Geneva #34AEC #sharingexperiences
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9 Oct 2024
Thanks for joining @ger_ral. It's never too early and never too late to focus on brain health 😊 @brainhealthscot @alzscot
9 Oct 2024
Delighted to be joining the “Scotland leads the way: pioneering brain health and dementia prevention webinar” 🧠Exciting developments and really interested in the “Comprehensive lifespan approach” 👏🏻 @AliAHPDem @gilbeato @nhsggcsaaslt @aileen_mcentee @SheetalBasi
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Alison McKean retweeted
Anyone 18 can register as a volunteer for Join Dementia Research (JDR)
It is an easy way to get involved in supporting vital research studies across the nation. Visit the JDR website to sign up today ⬇️
@beatdementia
joindementiaresearch.nihr.ac…
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Alison McKean retweeted
Funding available for Masters level projects in relating to dementia based in Scotland
Submit your expression of interest now 🔽
📢 New funding opportunity! The Alzheimer Scotland Student Research Programme is open for applications @alzscot
Up to £25,500 for projects including fees, consumables and stipend for aligned to our Living with Dementia theme
Find out more ⬇️
sdrc.scot/alzheimer-scotland…
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Alison McKean retweeted
26 Sep 2024
Brain Health Scotland launch date - huge thanks to @morna_joy for her talk under “be aware” Some medical conditions can have a knock on effect on your brains wellbeing. Thanks for all your support 💜@alzscot @brainhealthscot @NHSaaa
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Alison McKean retweeted
26 Sep 2024
BLOG In conversation with Michelle Murray an Occupational Therapist ‘the thing I love about my job is that every day is different!’ 💚 letstalkaboutdementia.wordpr… @RCOT_PolicySco @theRCOT @FionaSmithAHP @christineahp @sammhahp
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Alison McKean retweeted
26 Sep 2024
Thanks to the front door service attending the Brain Health open day and supporting us with completing our Brain Health Plan and seeing the service to share with their service users! @alzscot @brainhealthscot @eahscp
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Alison McKean retweeted
21 Sep 2024
Come with us to our Brain Health and Dementia Resource Centre in Motherwell. 💜
To learn more about our centres and the other ways we can support you, visit our website alzscot.org.
#WorldAlzheimersDay
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24 Sep 2024
This is fab @ashleigh_gray1, very clever! A great reminder of a fab @alzscot conference #alzscot24 which whizzed past! Great to see you there 😊
23 Sep 2024
💜 Alzheimer Scotland Annual Conference 2024 💜
An inspiring day delivered with people with lived experience at the heart of every session! Looking forward to using the knowledge gained to continue to support our @ENU_OT_ learners ✨
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Alison McKean retweeted
20 Sep 2024
Are you passionate about person centred care approaches to support people with dementia and carers? Applications open now ihub.scot/news/join-the-focu… #alzscot24
20 Sep 2024
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
ALT Healthcare Improvement Scotland logo Join the Reducing Stress and Distress Improvement Programme
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“I did not die” Stuart powerfully telling the audience at the @alzscot conference that he is very much alive as he shares his experiences in taking part in research and why he does this. #AlzScot24
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Alison McKean retweeted
4 Sep 2024
Delighted to have the opportunity to be part of the launch of Scotlands new campaign to #RethinkDementia, important messages for us all, encouraging people to continue with their everyday activities & the health benefits this brings 💚 @alzscot @S_D_W_G @DementiaPolicy @neilcgray
4 Sep 2024
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/ret…
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Alison McKean retweeted
21 Sep 2024
BLOG World Alzheimer’s Day 2024 letstalkaboutdementia.wordpr… 💜
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