Frances Aitken
@AitkenFrances
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Lead Dementia Nurse in stress and distress. Enabling change that improves the journey and experience in dementia care. All views are my own
Livingston, Scotland
Joined July 2014
It’s is miserable day today BUT it’s not in @LothianSjh ! As we are having a day at the disco to cheer our patients 😁 @AgnesRitchie8 @almac1405 @SmattieWilson
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RT @A_MacLullich: Families know the patient best. "This isn't like her normal self" is very commonly the first sign of #delirium. Staff….
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RT @gillian_mcauley: Hi everyone, this my job currently. It’s a fabulous job, brilliant team! Lots of opportunity for growth and developmen….
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This kind of compassionate approach makes a real difference in the lives of those living dementia. I am, like all of my colleagues in St John’s, so proud of all of us. Go team St John’s ❤️@AgnesRitchie10 @SmattieWilson @MelRowlands1 @NHS_Lothian @gillian_mcauley.
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fostering meaningful interactions and reducing distress for patients and their loved ones. It's heartwarming to see healthcare professionals embedding these practices into everyday care rather than limiting them to a single awareness week.
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ensuring that patients experience joy and connection even in difficult times. Dementia Awareness Week this year has been particularly impactful, with a focus on friendship and emotional connections. The efforts at St John's Hospital align beautifully with this theme,.
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St John's Hospital has gone above and beyond to create an environment where patients with dementia feel understood, supported, and valued. The variety of activities—from reminiscence boxes to singing and dancing—shows a deep commitment to holistic care.
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RT @gillian_mcauley: My cup and heart are full today. So proud of what the team at St John’s have achieved by developing the Meaningful Act….
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High Dependency Unit @LothianSjh continue with #DAW2025 with connection to their patients that have an altered reality due to dementia and/or delirium. Ward has high acuity thus you all have to put up with me talking instead of SCN
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Day 4 continues in ward 25. @LothianSjh . What wonderful activities and educational work they are providing to upskill staff and understand their patients living with dementia.
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Next today we have ward 19a @LothianSjh telling us how they will remain connected to their patients that are living with dementia. @AgnesRitchie10 @SmattieWilson @MelRowlands1 @gillian_mcauley
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Day 4 of #DAW2025 we start the day with ward 14 @LothianSjh. @AgnesRitchie10 @SmattieWilson @MelRowlands1 @gillian_mcauley
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Day 3 of #Daw2025 in @LothianSjh. The stroke unit joined with MAC to have date day. It was heartwarming to be apart of this @SmattieWilson @AgnesRitchie10 @MelRowlands1 @gillian_mcauley @kenda4576 @turkin_karina
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2nd video of day 3 #DAW2025 @LothianSjh . We have medical assessment ward MAU telling us about their Butlins reminiscence and Knobbly Knees. The whole ward has been full of laughter
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Day 3 of Dementia Awareness week @LothianSjh. we have ward 8 telling us about their fantastic activity week.
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Last video for day 2 #Daw2025. Ward 9 @LothianSjh tell us what they are doing for dementia awareness week
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Day 2 continues @LothianSjh for #Daw2025 with our Emergency Department. Spending long waiting times in a busy ED is difficult add dementia and/or delirium into the picture can increase stress and distress for patients and relatives. Here is what our ED is doing to help
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Day 2 continues here @LothianSjh for #DAW2025. We have our respiratory ward talking about their theme for improving knowledge with their GTKM documents. @AgnesRitchie10 @AgnesRitchie8 @SmattieWilson @gillian_mcauley @lisadoolan6 @MelRowlands1
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Day 2 #DAW2025 @LothianSjh . We have ward 18 plastic surgery. Talking about how they have engaged with persons living with dementia. @AgnesRitchie10 @AgnesRitchie8 @SmattieWilson @MelRowlands1
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