Angela Pointon
@angp_ot
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Mum of 2 boys and a dog! Occupational therapist in older adult mental health - helping people to live, not exist. All opinions are my own.
Aberdeen, Scotland
Joined October 2020
RT @AhpDementia: If someone living with dementia takes pain management medication and is eating poorly, a review of their medication by a p….
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At least they name OT further into the article but this should be such an important part of OT in primary care and would be hugely valuable. We’re not just “coaches” but can use our skills in analysing and grading activity to get people back to work
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The aim is to help people return to work quicker and reduce the length of time they need fit notes - better known as sick notes.
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Last in the series of AHP dementia webinars held today. Aiming to build a dementia skilled AHP workforce in @NHSGrampian . All of the webinar recordings can be found here:
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RT @NHSGrampian: Got child OT questions or looking for tips on building independence skills? Pop into our drop-in sessions - OT staff will….
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RT @LizzyAHP: Amazing to see so many #AHPs supporting this #dementia #CAD @HSCAberdeen #CPCS Well done to all the organisers 👏🏻 https://t.c….
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Our first Dementia Community Appointment Day with great AHP representation. Around 80 attendees. Looking forward to reading the evaluations of those who attended.
Another fantastic @HSCAberdeen @NHSGrampian Community Appointment Day for Post Diagnostic Dementia Support @fimitchelhill @JohnPMCooke @carolen31879370 @Leigh_Porter1 @WellsJulia1 @alzscot @LizzyAHP @junebrown116 @DrHughBishop @sheltie21 @KatyStylesK @WarrenderJulie
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RT @NHSGrampian: #DementiaAwarenessWeek Come along and meet Lyn Pirie, Dementia Nurse Consultant, on 5 June between 10am – 2pm at the main….
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RT @comdietetics: It’s Mental Health Awareness Week, and there is increasing evidence that what we eat can impact on our mood. The BDA delv….
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We all have good days and bad days and we all have foods we like more, or like less. But is there a connection between feeling fine and the foods we have eaten? Do some foods make us feel grumpy? Is...
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RT @elaineahpmh: BLOG What Happens When Cancer and Dementia Meet? By Carly. It’s an honour to share the work of colleagues every week, have….
letstalkaboutdementia.wordpress.com
An Occupational Therapist’s View When Two Diagnoses Collide Imagine being diagnosed with cancer at 83. You live alone, and you’ve been getting a little more forgetful lately — names, appointments, …
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RT @GailGre59728262: My latest blog, you are welcome to read share or just listen 😊. What is it like to live with dementia?. .
dementiaalzheimers.home.blog
Wednesday 23rd April 2025 If you would rather listen to my blog than read, you can click the link below I sat contemplating a question “what is it like to live with dementia” A question that is ask…
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RT @alzscot: This #InternationalWomensDay, we need to recognise the effect dementia has on women. 👉65% of people living with dementia in t….
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Busy CPCS leadership day. First solo webinar for AHP staff in Grampian, meeting social work OT colleagues and PDS meeting with national colleagues. All to progress CPCS ambitions, share @AhpDementia resources and promote learning and partnership working. On to the next webinar!.
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RT @AhpDementia: Reducing background noise can improve cognition, comprehension and reduce anxiety, allowing an individual to focus on dia….
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RT @MHOTGill: This is why #OccupationalTherapists need to be integral to teams supporting those living with #dementia. We are experts in ta….
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