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Physical and emotional health

Practical dementia resources
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Doll therapy for men

Personal care & staff characteristics (height)

Personal care with dignity

Badges help reduce stress with conversations

All for the sake of a toilet

Visual perceptions, 1 to 1 care & activities of interest

Reiki

Playlist for life reduces stress

Doll therapy

Playlist for life reduces pain

Namaste care

Night time routine brings calm

Key worker compatibility

Support following external activity sets tone

Colours and memories

Visual perceptions and a solution for car journeys

Using music therapy to connect & reduce stress

Positive effect of daycare on mood and daily life

Understanding out of character behaviour

The amazing benefits of meeting centres

It’s all about meeting

Positive impact of a care home

Trapped by past trauma

Editorial Information

Last reviewed: 30/04/2026

Next review date: 07/05/2027

Approved By: Care Inspectorate

Right Decision Service: supporting decisions for Scotland's health and care

  • The Right Decision Service: Scotland's national decision support platform
  • Terms and conditions of your use of the Right Decisions Platform (RDP)
  • Content provider terms and conditions of use of the Right Decisions Platform (RDP)
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  • Using screen readers
  • Equality and Human Rights Impact Assessment (EQIA)

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