
Rhoda macrae
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Reader, Alzheimer Scotland Centre for Policy and Practice. Tweet about work (mostly) All views my own
Hamilton, Scotland
Joined May 2014
Come join us! @AlzScotCPP @alzscot @macmillancancer @mariecurieuk @UniWestScotland @NHSaaa @NHSLanarkshire @NHSGGC exciting opportunity š.
We have a great opportunity for a PhD project looking at the care provided to people with a dual diagnosis of dementia and cancer in Scotland.
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RT @A_MacLullich: Among 5,585 hospitalized older inpatients screened with the 4AT:. - Nurses achieved 90% screening compliance.- Delirium pā¦.
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RT @A_MacLullich: š§ Integrated Dementia Care Pathway for Acute Hospital Wards. includes: Diagnostic Pathway for Suspected Dementia on Acuteā¦.
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Pleased to see our paper on the feasibility of introducing cognitive screening in prisons. Open access so all the amazing prison health care professionals who gave their time and expertise can read it @AlzScotCPP @RCNjusticeforum @UniWestScotland
tandfonline.com
People in prison have a right to the same quality of care as those in the community, however, this remains a challenge. The numbers of older people with complex health care needs including cognitiv...
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RT @A_MacLullich: š§ Dementia / Delirium Combined Pathway and Care Bundle for Emergency Department and Acute Medical Assessment Unit https:/ā¦.
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RT @HelenBevan: Most change plans donāt even consider or mention resistance to change. Yet it should be a primary focus in all our change iā¦.
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RT @A_MacLullich: Reorientation tip in #delirium: Instead of repeatedly asking "Do you know where you are?" (which can increase frustrationā¦.
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RT @UniWestScotland: This #DementiaAwarenessWeek, we're sharing an insightful article from UWS PhD researcher, Molly Murray, which highlighā¦.
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RT @UniWestScotland: Whether you're thinking about applying to UWS for September 2025, researching your options for 2026 or already holdingā¦.
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RT @wendyAHPDem: We did it š Thank you for all your support š Warm welcome from Stuart @S_D_W_G at the finish, amazing advocate and exampleā¦.
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RT @A_MacLullich: Delirium treatment should involve *brain care* AND *mind care* - the latter is often missing, or done inadequately. httpsā¦.
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RT @A_MacLullich: 10 principles of verbal de-escalation - from the American Association for Emergency Psychiatry. Many of these can be appā¦.
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RT @EventsUWS: JOIN US @UniWestScotland Lanarkshire campus on Tues.12 June (4pm-7pm) for #GlaSciFest 'SUPER SCIENCE at UWS'!. Book your plaā¦.
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RT @elaineahpmh: BLOG : Live and Jive: Bringing live and personalised music to older people in acute hospitals in NHS Tayside by Suzanne, mā¦.
letstalkaboutdementia.wordpress.com
Despite valiant efforts of staff, many wards in general hospitals struggle to meet the psychological needs of patients experiencing dementia whilst delivering physical care. Research indicates peopā¦
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RT @JenniKBurton: Excited to be @alzscot Oxford Street offices to share the findings from my national survey of #carehomes supported by @Enā¦.
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RT @RCNi_MHPjournal: A tailored dementia education programme in a secure setting enabled staff members to develop creative solutions to chaā¦.
journals.rcni.com
Evaluating the effects of a co-developed education programme to support the care of people with dementia in a secure setting
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RT @EventsUWS: Join @UniWestScotland & @OUScotland in #Dumfries for a 'Conversation Towards Living Well with Dementia' event on Tues.3 Juneā¦.
eventbrite.co.uk
A joint Open University in Scotland and University of the West of Scotland evening conversation event towards Living Well with Dementia
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RT @connormcdon97: I recently published my first blog post for @UniWestScotland reflecting on my dementia care PhD journey. Itās crazy to tā¦.
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RT @JasTay10r: New article from our Dementia in Prisons study. Read about the care experience of people diagnosed with dementia in Scottishā¦.
journals.sagepub.com
Complex health and social care needs of people living in prison with diagnosed or suspected dementia is a growing concern for prisons and prison healthcare staf...
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Pleased to share our new article from our dementia in prison study @AlzScotCPP @UniWestScotland.
journals.sagepub.com
Complex health and social care needs of people living in prison with diagnosed or suspected dementia is a growing concern for prisons and prison healthcare staf...
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So lovely to share the celebrations with you from all @AlzScotCPP @UniWestScotland.
Along with our colleagues @S_D_W_G we were delighted to celebrate and congratulate Tony Worthington as he received the Celebration Medal Award from @AlzScotCPP at a special lecture event today. A truly inspiring person.
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