Adapting everyday environments - Getting it right for people with dementia

Alzheimer Scotland and the Royal College of Occupational Therapists are bringing together occupational therapists working in housing, social work and services for people with dementia to consider how they can deliver Scotland’s third Dementia Strategy and the ambitions set out in Connecting people, connecting support.

Participants will:

• Understand how Scotland's national dementia strategy 2017-2020 works:
  The active and independent living programme in Scotland and Alzheimer’s Scotland.
  Connecting people, connecting support influences and support practice.
• Share and exchange knowledge on how design and adapting the environment can enhance participation and enable people to stay in their own home.
• Explore how occupational therapists can advise/ intervene early to support people with dementia to remain active and independent.
• Consider how creating and working in partnership can address local population needs.
• Agree local actions to take forward, supporting the integration of policy to practice.

How to Apply:

1. Register your details: Surveymonkey Adapting everyday environments
2. Email Ashleigh Watkins: Ashleigh.Watkins@rcot.co.uk or call: 0207 450 2329 to confirm payment details.  Payment can be made by completing the downloadable flyer and emailing to Ashleigh or providing details over the phone.
3. Confirmation of your place will be sent by email once payment has been received.

For further information please download the flyer below or contact Ashleigh.Watkins@rcot.co.uk