The dementia assessment unit at University Hospital Monklands (UHM) is supporting this year’s Dementia Awareness Week (31 May-6 June).
Wullie Mcloughlan, charge nurse, ward 24 dementia assessment unit, UHM, said: “We will be carrying out awareness sessions all week as well as offering a drop-in information service.
“Staff will be on hand to answer any questions to inform the public or staff around dementia.”
To raise awareness, the unit will hold an information table at the main entrance of the hospital throughout the week, with various awareness opportunities available for the general public and members of staff, in line with social distancing measures.
The information table will be available as follows:
- Wednesday 2 June, 2pm-5pm
- Friday 4 June, 2pm-5pm
Also, the Clydesdale community mental health team for older people (CMHT-OP) has produced a suite of short videos to support people who have recently received a diagnosis of dementia.
The videos are also aimed at supporting the carers, family and friends of those diagnosed. They cover topics that are very important to consider after getting a diagnosis, for example, making a power of attorney, creating an anticipatory care plan or whether to continue driving. Most of the videos also signpost people living with dementia to resources relating to the topic under discussion.
The videos, which can be watched in any order and are subtitled, are available on the Clydesdale CMHT-OP Twitter page.
To access the videos, please use the ‘Chrome’ browser.
