A senior nurse is spreading the word about our good work in dementia care throughout the globe.

June Delaney, senior nurse for older people at Monklands Hospital, has over 25 years’ experience working in care of the elderly. So much so that she is also an associate lecturer at Stirling University. This role has seen June travel the world sharing her expertise.

June said: “I have always been committed to care of the elderly.

“I started my nursing career over 25 years ago looking after older patients and I still have the same passion today as I did when I started. I was overwhelmed when I was approached by Stirling University to take up a lecturing role. It is a tremendous honour and is a tribute to the great work we are doing for our older patients in Lanarkshire.

“I love sharing everything I have learned and best practice with nursing colleagues both nationally and internationally.”

June has spoken at high profile Alzheimer and dementia  events throughout the world including Sydney, Vienna, Belfast and, most recently, China.

June commented: “I couldn’t believe it when I was asked to speak at these international events. It has been a tremendous experience and I take great pride in spreading the word of the great work we do in Lanarkshire.”

June has also welcomed delegates from Germany to the care of the elderly ward at Monklands. The visitors were keen to get first-hand experience of the work and practice in the wards, to learn and implement what they could back in Germany.

As well as giving talks, June has also had her findings published in the national ‘Journal of Dementia’.

June added: “The travel and talks to educate fellow health professionals are all very good. However, what really keeps you going is know that your everyday work is making a difference to enhance patients’ lives and improve patient safety.”