OT specialist in inclusive and accessible housing - research interest : impact of visual stimuli and aesthetic preference on lived experience in dementia
Joined June 2014
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Hurrah - I am published at last :) Exploring how design can support the expression of personal aesthetic preferences in dementia tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.…
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I now strongly do believe some thing within
humanness. Within in the mind.
can snap and become unrepairable
Which is why some people with dementia just stop speaking. Due to the anxiety and depression of uncertainty caused my disempowerment and social work unaccountability
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Please repost. I was misdiagnosed and it took 4 years to get my diagnosis of Lewy Body dementia. It’s so important to get a correct diagnosis
What should you do if you suspect you have Lewy body dementia symptoms?
Your GP is always your first port of call.
The Lewy Body Society also funds an LBD specialist Admiral Nurse. Call the helpline for free on 0800 888 6678.
Please share: many people are misdiagnosed because the symptoms are so different than many other dementias.
#Lewybodydementia #dementia
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An essential point for me was this. I had to purse the joy in me in order to stay, functioning.
And I learned through pear support,
We all have something to contribute, we can still be
creative, we can continue to be engaged
When embracing the things which make us smile.
Ronald
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Over the years the NEC have supported learning & development through conferences and workshops and contributed to policy across all 4 nations highlighting the importance of Housing on health and well-being, & of accessibility and Inclusive Design.
theguardian.com/film/article… shameless promotion of my niece - @billierwalker smart cookie
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Thanks @HousingLIN @Abbeyfield_ENG - "The Regeneration of Outdated Sheltered Housing" - great read for all interested in housing, health & community: making housing work harder for our older generations, packed full of context, tips, recommendations & case studies @HLINConsult
📢In case you missed it! Earlier this week we launched a vital report at @UKHouseofLords. Lord Best's APPG on Housing & Care for Older People Inquiry calls for urgent action to regenerate c527,000 #ShelteredHousing properties across the UK.
Catch up here: housinglin.org.uk/News/Gover…
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This sentence is obscene. Why are we punishing the people trying to prevent disaster while allowing the oil company giants causing it to reap super profits?
@ChrisGPackham
🚨 BREAKING: THE WHOLE TRUTH FIVE IMPRISONED FOR 4-5 YEARS
⛓️ Lucia, Cressie, Louise and Daniel have received 4 year prison sentences today, whilst Roger has received 5 years.
➡️ Stop jailing those telling the truth. Sign the petition — actionnetwork.org/petitions/…
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The keys to Number 10 are a mandate to unlock good, affordable homes dlvr.it/T9B0lH #ukhousing
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Still absolutely hate that our professional body is invisible in London. Such a massive mistake
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At @FoundationsHIA , my colleague @MarkPearce1969 is developing a tool to collect solutions for behaviours of concern. Your input would be appreciated and for any UK-based OTs, this would make a great CPD activity for your HCPC portfolio tinyurl.com/mub5acm8
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Remember you can catch
Arts for dementia and friends at the Afro and beauty show this year.
Why not drop by our stand and take away some knowledge.
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This⬇️claim is a lie or bananas
Since 80s, AD orgs have benefitted from rising dementia fear
Their "awareness raising" efforts have corresponded with dementia becoming the public's 2nd most feared condition (the leading fear among older people)
That's THE charity business model
Our new TV advert isn’t an easy watch, but we know it shows a reality that resonates with a lot of people.
If you have questions about why we’ve made it and how we worked with people directly affected by dementia, please take a look here: alzheimers.org.uk/news/2024-…
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Cannot believe this fabulous specialist section and community have been going for 30 years ! Woohoo – at Ardhasaig, Scotland
@RCOT_Housing members, be part of the specialist sections history, this years conference is our 30th!!
Just a few days left to register for your free place..... rcot.co.uk/node/7905 @theRCOT
ALT 30th celebration balloons and streamers Photo by Marina Barcelos https://unsplash.com
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There is little to be proud of in this harmful, dehumanizing and deeply stigmatizing @alzheimerssoc ad IMO @phillyhare @neilmcrowther @JulieHa59928392 @GailGre59728262 @chrissythelker @PiaKontos @WoodheadAndy @willygilder01
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So, I've listened to lots of views and perspectives about *that* @alzheimerssoc ad. And FWIW they've made me believe even more deeply that it's huge mistake. I've set out why in this new blogpost 'Life after death' makingrightsmakesense.wordpr…
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Great commission opportunity for anyone in #Wakefield #WestYorkshire interested in researching a combined evidence of impact of activity delivered by Wakefield’s creative sector in improving the quality of people’s lives and their physical and mental health!
Please share this opportunity. Co-Commissioned brief. £8000. Deadline: 08 April 2024.
creativewakefield.net/news/r…
@CreateWakefield @CHWAlliance @ArtsHealthSW @NASPTweets @TheNCCH @ace_thenorth @HuddersfieldUni
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Are you an @RCOT_Housing member? Great news the 2024 conference is now free to members! Those who have already paid will get refunds 😀
Book via rcot.co.uk/node/7905
@theRCOT
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Thought provoking piece in The Conversation from @thatwendyward. Check it out 👇
@ccri_news @SHUresearch
theconversation.com/three-wa…
#OccupationalTherapy @theRCOT @RCOT_Housing #InclusivityDiversity #housing Dont miss the chance to attend rcot.co.uk/node/7905 18th/19th April
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Great opportunity and conference programme to inform and inspire, great also to network again with OT colleagues with a passion for housing. @RCOT_Housing