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Posts by Prof. Elaine Hunter

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Join us for our webinar: Connecting You to Support: Allied Health Professions. Who are they and how can they help you?" on 22nd April 2026, 3:30 -4:30pm, an interactive session to learn about the self-management resources. Follow the link to register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/325ca2...

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Let’s Talk About Nurse Led Diagnosis (Advanced Nurse Practitioner) Throughout health boards in Scotland, it is no secret that diagnostic times are lengthy and vary depending on where you live.  Some can take up to 3 or 4 appointments and times vary from 8 weeks to…

BLOG Let’s Talk About Nurse Led Diagnosis (Advanced Nurse Practitioner) ‘At the heart of all of this is one simple fact:
When we have timely access to diagnosis and support, the outcome for the person and their loved ones improve…. letstalkaboutdementia.wordpress.com/2026/04/02/l...

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Reflections from my time as an Art Psychotherapy student at Alzheimer Scotland I am a second-year MSc Art Psychotherapy student at Queen Margaret University coming to the end of my placement with Alzheimer Scotland. I began in September 2025 and have been here two days a week…

BLOG Reflections from my time as an Art Psychotherapy student at @alzscot.bsky.social ‘I’ve been reflecting on …the key lessons that have deepened my understanding of how art psychotherapy can support people living with dementia’ letstalkaboutdementia.wordpress.com/2026/03/26/r...

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Emma and Aiofe (occcuaptional therapy students on placement at @alzscot.bsky.social)
helping us get ready for our occupational therapy research workshop on Friday. Information packs, a thank you (always important) and research workbook included.

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Importance of physiotherapy after a dementia diagnosis In 2024/25, I had the opportunity to work for 12 months within the Memory Assessment and Treatment Service (MATS), supporting people following a diagnosis of dementia. As a specialist mental health…

BLOG Importance of physiotherapy after a dementia diagnosis ‘people living with dementia can gain enormous benefit from remaining active, engaged and visible in their communities’ a worthy read by Jackie #Enjoy letstalkaboutdementia.wordpress.com/2026/03/12/i... @alzscot.bsky.social

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#InternationalWomansDay have a great day everyone

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A Day in the Life of an Art Psychotherapy Student at Alzheimer Scotland Hello, my name is Millie, and I am in my second year of the MSc Art Psychotherapy programme at Queen Margaret University. I have the privilege of being a student Art therapist on placement with Alz…

BLOG A Day in the Life of an Art Psychotherapy Student at Alzheimer Scotland ‘It has reinforced the importance of creating spaces where people feel seen and heard and responding moment-to-moment to whatever emerges’. letstalkaboutdementia.wordpress.com/2026/03/05/a... @alzscot.bsky.social

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& relax #OccupationalBalance

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Great to spend time with our AHP workforce of the future talking about physiotherapy and occupational therapy role to support brain health, modifiable risk factors & dementia rehabilitation. The work I shared you can find at www.alzscot.org/ahpresources and www.cpcs.online

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BLOG What does dementia rehabilitation mean to us as Allied Health Professionals? Today’s blog by our speech and language therapy colleague. Worth a read & leave us any comments letstalkaboutdementia.wordpress.com/2026/02/19/wha… @alzscot.bsky.social

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What does dementia rehabilitation mean to us as Allied Health Professionals? Part 2 – Communication and Re-connection by Mel, a speech and language therapist. Following on from our first blog series by AHPs in NHS Lothian about how AHPs can provide rehabilitation for people…

BLOG What does dementia rehabilitation mean to a speech and language therapist’? ‘it means ‘supporting people to engage within meaningful interactions & communicate thoughts & needs using verbal & non-verbal communication’ letstalkaboutdementia.wordpress.com/2026/02/19/w...

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BLOG Why Personal Footcare Matters: Supporting People Living With Dementia maintaining good foot health can make an especially meaningful difference, helping them stay steady, confident & involved in the activities they enjoy letstalkaboutdementia.wordpress.com/2026/02/12/why… @alzscot.bsky.social

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Carers: Love in dementia care often shows up in the quiet, everyday moments — the steady routines, the patience, the gentle reassurance. This Valentine’s Day, offer yourself the same kindness you give so freely. A small pause, a warm drink, a breath of your own. You matter too.

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What does dementia rehabilitation mean to us as Allied Health Professionals? Part 1- physical health and keeping active by Jackie, a physiotherapist. Allied health professionals (AHPs) are uniquely placed to meet the rehabilitation needs of people with dementia. In this nex…

Our series of BLOGs continue in 2026 where we share ‘What does dementia rehabilitation mean to us as Allied Health Professionals?’ This week by Jackie our physiotherapy colleague, a fabulous read letstalkaboutdementia.wordpress.com/2026/01/15/w...

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A weekly blog in 2025 at “Let’s Talk about Dementia” looking back looking ahead www.alzscot.org/ahpresources A brief overview of our blogs from 2025 We launched our weekly blog in June 2014 and through our weekly blogs posts we’ve found new ways of c…

A blog on a short round up of a selection of ten of our BLOGs from last year. A weekly blog in 2025 at “Let’s Talk about Dementia” letstalkaboutdementia.wordpress.com/2026/01/08/a... well worth a read, even if I do say so myself !!

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Thank you 2025 & welcome to 2026 #InternationalVisitors #Collaborations #LeaderAmongLeaders #SharingOurStory at international conferences #AHPConnectingPeople in action @alzscot.bsky.social

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Alzheimer Scotland Conference 2025. Supporting a skilled and informed AHP workforce on graduation. Alzheimer Scotland have been working collaboratively with our Higher Education Institutions in Scotland to support a “practice ready” allied health professions workforce to be skilled and informed …

BLOG Alzheimer Scotland Conference 2025. Supporting a skilled & informed AHP workforce on graduation Reflections from 4 AHP students.The thing I learned was the significance of brain-health awareness and risk-reduction messaging across the lifespan letstalkaboutdementia.wordpress.com/2025/12/11/a...

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In Scotland we deliver an occupational therapy facilitated, peer led self management group called Journeying through Dementia (find out more here www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/blog/news/ne...)
We’ve updated the rehabilitation intervention & posting the resource to OTs in 12 HSCP in Scotland for 2026

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"Connecting you to support. The Balance System© in dementia. Innovation and Improvement in Action"- AHP Dementia Webinar 
on 10th December 2025, 3:30 -4:30pm. Join us to hear the learning and impact in practice from two areas of Scotland. register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b49a2b...

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BLOG Empowering Minds & Enabling Work: Occupational Therapy for Dementia in Scotland ‘Occupational Therapists we can support people with dementia to remain employed, stay connected, and feel empowered.’ letstalkaboutdementia.wordpress.com/2025/11/20/e... @thercot.bsky.social

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Did you miss our recent webinar?
You can now watch Connecting You to Support: Integrating Rehabilitation for People with Dementia on our YouTube channel

🎥 Watch here: buff.ly/kamghI2

@elaineahp.bsky.social

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Did you miss my webinar last month with @dementiacommunity.bsky.social . You can watch Connecting You to Support: Integrating Rehabilitation for People with Dementia on their YouTube channel
🎥 Watch here: buff.ly/kamghI2 @rcotpolicyscot.bsky.social #OTWeek #RightTimeOT

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@charliechung90.bsky.social @rcotpolicyscot.bsky.social #OTWeek #Right2Rehab #AHPConnectingPeople to support @alzscot.bsky.social

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On 9 December, an important event on "Dementia and Brain Health in Women - Barriers and Opportunities" is taking at the Parliament in Brussels.
Mark the date and sign up to join @ninacarberrymep.bsky.social and @drni.bsky.social in person or to attend online:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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BLOG What Rehabilitation means to me as an Occupational Therapist? by Kirsty during #OTWeek ‘We use a rehabilitative approach with the patients’ wishes for discharge & continued recovery at home at its core.’ letstalkaboutdementia.wordpress.com/2025/11/06/w... #RightTimeOT #Dementia #Right2Rehab

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An inspiring afternoon at our allied health professional dementia webinar listening to three of our AHP leaders in dementia, sharing the impact of their work in three health boards in Scotland for people with lived experience, the local communities and for the local AHPs. Loved it.

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& that’s a wrap, thank you everyone who joined us 💗

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Great stuff here #AHPday

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#AHPsDay #AHPsDayScot Allied Health Professionals Day, a day dedicated to recognising the importance of AHPs. AHPs play a significant role in improving the quality of life for people living with dementia. For more information www.alzscot.org/ahpresources & www.cpcs.online

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Image shows Elaine in the foreground smiling to camera.  Fiona can be seen in the background stood in front of a banner for Alzheimer Europe with a landscape scene.

Image shows Elaine in the foreground smiling to camera. Fiona can be seen in the background stood in front of a banner for Alzheimer Europe with a landscape scene.

📸| Fantastic photo of team member's @elaineahp.bsky.social and Fiona at this week’s @alzheimereurope.bsky.social Conference!

A brilliant opportunity to connect, learn, and share insights from their work.

👉 Check out @elaineahp.bsky.social posts for more reflections and highlights!

#35AEC

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