...and social care practitioners to develop the attitude, knowledge and skills needed to use reminiscence with people of all ages, individually or in groups, and in residential or community settings. Topics covered include; reminiscing with couples and groups, inter-generational reminiscence, social inclusion through reminiscence, and working with people with sensory and learning disabilities, dementia
Reminiscence is a valuable tool for both the professional carer and those who are looking after a family member or friend. It enhances and enriches the care relationship, benefiting the person being cared for and the carer. The fully-updated fourth edition of this book offers practical information on planning and running successful reminiscence work. It is designed to help carers and health and social care practitioners to develop the attitude, knowledge and skills needed to use reminiscence with people of all ages, individually or in groups, and in residential or community settings. Topics covered include; reminiscing with couples and groups, inter-generational reminiscence, social inclusion through reminiscence, and working with people with sensory and learning disabilities, dementia, depression and terminal illnesses.
Subject terms:
learning disabilities, life story work, mental health problems, reminiscence therapy, social inclusion, terminal illness, dementia, group therapy;
Journal of Dementia Care, 18(3), May 2010, pp.20-22.
Publisher:
Hawker
Life story work is a recognised methodology used to preserve identity, enhance communication and enrich wellbeing for older people, especially those who have dementia. This article reports on a training and development project designed to establish life story work through dementia care services in the Northern Health and Social Care Trust in Northern Ireland. Between November 2008 and May 2009...
Life story work is a recognised methodology used to preserve identity, enhance communication and enrich wellbeing for older people, especially those who have dementia. This article reports on a training and development project designed to establish life story work through dementia care services in the Northern Health and Social Care Trust in Northern Ireland. Between November 2008 and May 2009, a trust-wide project was introduced to establish life story work in all its residential and day care facilities serving people with dementia. This account describes the first phase of the project, exploring the outcomes and implications of this innovation for staff carers and their managers, as well as raising issues concerned with establishing innovatory practice. Training was undertaken by 29 staff from 15 facilities, and comprised 4 half-day training sessions provided by Reminiscence Network Northern Ireland. Over 6 months, 29 books were prepared, and in general the process was much enjoyed and participants were extremely proud of their books. This article discusses commitment from managers; the life story book template; training and practice development; feedback from staff; obstacles and distractions; participants’ responses; celebrating the project; follow up; and achieving enduring change.
Subject terms:
life story work, older people, staff, training, dementia;
...reminiscence with terminally ill and bereaved children and adults, working with minority ethnic elders, building partnerships with libraries, museums and community arts organisations, promoting social inclusion through reminiscence, and staff training. Other topics include: working with people with sensory and learning disabilities, with dementia, and those who are depressed or terminally ill.
The handbook includes advice on planning and doing successful reminiscence work with people of all ages, individually or in groups, in residential or community settings. It will help readers to develop the attitudes, knowledge, understanding and skills needed to encourage people to value themselves by valuing their pasts. This book also includes new material on intergenerational work, reminiscence with terminally ill and bereaved children and adults, working with minority ethnic elders, building partnerships with libraries, museums and community arts organisations, promoting social inclusion through reminiscence, and staff training. Other topics include: working with people with sensory and learning disabilities, with dementia, and those who are depressed or terminally ill.
Subject terms:
learning disabilities, life story work, memory, older people, sensory impairments, terminal illness, dementia, depression;
This book elucidates how reminiscence can be used as a dynamic tool for staff development, improving the delivery of care by and skills of direct care staff. The author combines theory and practical approaches to help clients ensure life satisfaction and successful aging whether working with them individually, as a couple, or in a small group. The text shows how people with dementia can benefit
This book elucidates how reminiscence can be used as a dynamic tool for staff development, improving the delivery of care by and skills of direct care staff. The author combines theory and practical approaches to help clients ensure life satisfaction and successful aging whether working with them individually, as a couple, or in a small group. The text shows how people with dementia can benefit from using reminiscence.
Subject terms:
memory, older people, social care, social care provision, therapies, therapy and treatment, dementia, health care;
Dementia: the International Journal of Social Research and Practice, 2(3), October 2003, pp.403-420.
Publisher:
Sage
As the number of people with dementia is increasing alongside the social trend of a greater proportion of the population living on their own, this article seeks to explore a number of issues arising from these circumstances. It summarizes a qualitative study of ten people with dementia who live alone in their own homes. The views of these individuals, their families and care staff, GPs, district...
As the number of people with dementia is increasing alongside the social trend of a greater proportion of the population living on their own, this article seeks to explore a number of issues arising from these circumstances. It summarizes a qualitative study of ten people with dementia who live alone in their own homes. The views of these individuals, their families and care staff, GPs, district nurses and social workers are described and analysed, providing insights into the different perceptions of risk. The findings and discussion highlight issues relating to assessing and managing risk and problems and opportunities related to living alone with dementia. In this study no incidents of major harm were reported and daily contact with others was considerable. However, resources and support are needed to enable professionals, families and people with dementia to achieve a sense of shared negotiated responsibility for risk taking.
Subject terms:
home care, home ownership, social isolation, loneliness, nurses, resilience, social workers, assessment, dementia, families;
Journal of Dementia Care, 11(5), September 2003, pp.27-30.
Publisher:
Hawker
Reports on Seven Oaks in Northern Ireland, an award-winning home which uses technology and many design innovations to create an inspiring living environment.
Reports on Seven Oaks in Northern Ireland, an award-winning home which uses technology and many design innovations to create an inspiring living environment.
Subject terms:
independence, information technology, older people, rehabilitation, supported living, building design, care homes, dementia;
Journal of Dementia Care, 10(6), November 2002, pp.30-31.
Publisher:
Hawker
Discusses the Best Friends Approach to Alzheimer's Care, a model of dementia care widely used in North America. Staff are asked to behave towards people with dementia as they would with a best friend.
Discusses the Best Friends Approach to Alzheimer's Care, a model of dementia care widely used in North America. Staff are asked to behave towards people with dementia as they would with a best friend.
...working with people with dementia; and working with people with hearing, sight and speech difficulties.
Reminiscence can enrich relationships and enhance caring. The pack aims to equip trainers in a variety of settings, sectors and service agencies primarily concerned with older people. The training is designed to introduce reminiscence workers to the theory and practice, and topics include: what is reminiscence?; individuals and small groups work; working with people from different cultures; working with people with dementia; and working with people with hearing, sight and speech difficulties.
Journal of Dementia Care, 7(5), September 1999, pp.20-24.
Publisher:
Hawker
In this first annual Tom Kitwood Memorial Address, the author considers whether we dare risk real communication with the person with dementia. Argues that we are morally bound to use all our knowledge, skills and feelings in the cause of person-centred communication.
In this first annual Tom Kitwood Memorial Address, the author considers whether we dare risk real communication with the person with dementia. Argues that we are morally bound to use all our knowledge, skills and feelings in the cause of person-centred communication.
Journal of Dementia Care, 7(2), March 1999, pp.18-19.
Publisher:
Hawker
In the first of two articles the authors evaluate the 'Remembering Yesterday, Caring Today' project. The project aimed to introduce people with dementia and family carers to reminiscence, and assess its potential for improving communication.
In the first of two articles the authors evaluate the 'Remembering Yesterday, Caring Today' project. The project aimed to introduce people with dementia and family carers to reminiscence, and assess its potential for improving communication.