As a final-year occupational therapy student, I spent my last placement at Alzheimer Scotland, and it’s been one of the most valuable learning experiences of my degree. It offered a mix of structured projects, co-production work, direct engagement with people living with dementia and their carers, and insight into the wider systems that support dementia care across Scotland.
One of the most rewarding parts of this placement was being treated like a professional-in-training rather than just a student. I was trusted to contribute to meaningful work—like updating the “Travelling...
An Occupational Therapist’s View
When Two Diagnoses Collide
Imagine being diagnosed with cancer at 83. You live alone, and you’ve been getting a little more...
Some days stick in our memories and when the date
rolls around, we either celebrate or somberly remember the anniversary. The
days are always poignant...
at Napier University to Alzheimer Scotland
During my occupational therapy placement, we had the privilege of hosting a new initiative of a community visit...
AHP Dementia Webinar
“thank you so much Karen, a brilliant and information session”
“Really thought-provoking session, thank you”
“Fantastic session Karen, thank you!”
“Thank you, Karen, for...
Occupational Therapy Student Reflections
Hello, we are final-year occupational therapy students at Queen Margaret University, currently completing our final placement with Alzheimer Scotland. We...
