Demonstrating that it is essential to be sensitive to the cultural backgrounds of people with dementia in order to provide truly person-centred care, this book shows that it is possible to create culturally appropriate outdoor spaces and experiences that resonate with people with dementia on a fundamental level and are a source of comfort and wellbeing. Contributors drawn from a variety...
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Demonstrating that it is essential to be sensitive to the cultural backgrounds of people with dementia in order to provide truly person-centred care, this book shows that it is possible to create culturally appropriate outdoor spaces and experiences that resonate with people with dementia on a fundamental level and are a source of comfort and wellbeing. Contributors drawn from a variety of backgrounds describe the significance of nature in the lives of people with dementia from diverse cultures, faiths, traditions and geographical locations, providing helpful insights into how access to the natural world may be achieved within different care settings. There are contributions from the UK (Scottish island, urban North East England and Norfolk farming communities), Canada, Norway, Japan, Australia, Sudan and South Africa, as well as a chapter on the specific difficulty of providing access to nature for people with dementia in hospitals. The voices of people with dementia and their carers are prominent throughout, and the book also contains evocative poetry and photographs of people with dementia enjoying nature and the outdoors in different contexts.
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This book simply demonstrates why we should provide the opportunities for people with dementia to experience the great outdoors. It gives a voice to people with dementia who have felt the benefit of getting closer to nature. The contributors explore many different ways in which people with dementia can experience and interact with nature through pursuits such as farming, gardening and walking...
This book simply demonstrates why we should provide the opportunities for people with dementia to experience the great outdoors. It gives a voice to people with dementia who have felt the benefit of getting closer to nature. The contributors explore many different ways in which people with dementia can experience and interact with nature through pursuits such as farming, gardening and walking, and the book includes a chapter on the therapeutic, life-enhancing effects of activities with animals. The book includes descriptions of projects and initiatives from around the world that have revolutionised the everyday experience of people with dementia, and made a real difference to their quality of life. Illustrated with photographs amply demonstrating the power of nature to lift the spirits and enrich life, the book will be an inspiring guide for relatives, carers and professionals who want to help people with dementia lead a richer life, experience nature fully and enjoy its many accompanying benefits.
Subject terms:
older people, physical exercise, quality of life, social inclusion, dementia, gardening;
Journal of Care Services Management, 5(3), July 2011, pp.156-159.
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
As more care homes become multi-storeyed, it will be increasingly hard for people with dementia to go outside unless balconies, roof terraces, or roof gardens are provided. This paper explains why it important that people with dementia to have access to the outdoors. It then examines issues of safety. It concludes by presenting some recommended features for the design of balconies, roof terraces...
As more care homes become multi-storeyed, it will be increasingly hard for people with dementia to go outside unless balconies, roof terraces, or roof gardens are provided. This paper explains why it important that people with dementia to have access to the outdoors. It then examines issues of safety. It concludes by presenting some recommended features for the design of balconies, roof terraces, and roof gardens, and the types of activities that people might enjoy using them for. This article is drawn from guidance on the design of balconies, terraces, and roof gardens published by the Dementia Services Development Centre at the University of Sterling.
Time is the currency of dementia care and it should be spent on what is most valued. That is the key message throughout this collection of writings on the meanings of time and dementia which includes both professional and personal perspectives. They acknowledge that things can take longer for people with dementia but also question the reasons behind the time anxiety felt by many people
Time is the currency of dementia care and it should be spent on what is most valued. That is the key message throughout this collection of writings on the meanings of time and dementia which includes both professional and personal perspectives. They acknowledge that things can take longer for people with dementia but also question the reasons behind the time anxiety felt by many people in employment. The book offers insights into: the meaning of time; making time; clocks; time to love; being in the moment; night time; past times; pastimes; and making good use of time.
Subject terms:
personalisation, social care provision, staff-user relationships, dementia;
University of Stirling. Dementia Services Development Centre
Publication year:
2010
Pagination:
48p., bibliog.
Place of publication:
Stirling
The author suggests a number of reasons why outside space is important for people living with dementia, ranging from access to fresh air and nature to choice and the impact on behaviour and mental health. In many places the cost of land makes low-rise buildings with gardens unaffordable and it is anticipated that the number of higher multi-storey care homes is likely to increase. This book, from...
The author suggests a number of reasons why outside space is important for people living with dementia, ranging from access to fresh air and nature to choice and the impact on behaviour and mental health. In many places the cost of land makes low-rise buildings with gardens unaffordable and it is anticipated that the number of higher multi-storey care homes is likely to increase. This book, from the Dementia Design Series, has been produced in response to requests for advice about the provision of outside space in buildings of more than one storey. Written with providers, architects, commissioners and managers in mind it describes practical ways in which new and existing buildings can maximise opportunities to access outside space in balconies, roof terraces and roof gardens. In a clear, well illustrated format it covers topics such as: why outside space is important; safety and privacy; design features; and enabling activities. Health and safety legislation and mental health legislation and safeguards are covered in appendices.
Subject terms:
leisure activities, quality of life, building design, care homes, dementia, gardening;
Current community care policies and increasing numbers of older people needing assistance mean that all social workers must be up-to-date in their knowledge, skills and attitudes towards people with dementia and their carers. This book, written by experienced social workers, provides guidance on best practice in a readable and jargon-free style. The book looks at medical, social and citizenship
Current community care policies and increasing numbers of older people needing assistance mean that all social workers must be up-to-date in their knowledge, skills and attitudes towards people with dementia and their carers. This book, written by experienced social workers, provides guidance on best practice in a readable and jargon-free style. The book looks at medical, social and citizenship approaches, thus providing the latest thinking in the field; covers a wide range of issues, including often-neglected areas such as sexuality and the design of the built environment; provides contextual information about the old and new cultures of care; and discusses skills such as communication and practical assistance.
Subject terms:
older people, policy, social work, social work approaches, community care, dementia;
This book is designed for those working with people with dementia in care homes, hospitals, day care centres and the community. It argues passionately that for people with dementia walking should neither be feared nor discouraged by professional carers, and especially not classified as challenging behaviour. Instead, walking should be viewed as an activity, fully understood, with significant
This book is designed for those working with people with dementia in care homes, hospitals, day care centres and the community. It argues passionately that for people with dementia walking should neither be feared nor discouraged by professional carers, and especially not classified as challenging behaviour. Instead, walking should be viewed as an activity, fully understood, with significant potential and benefits.
Subject terms:
physical exercise, wandering, carers, challenging behaviour, care homes, community care, day services, dementia;
Journal of Dementia Care, 14(6), November 2006, pp.24-26.
Publisher:
Hawker
The author argues that, despite bureaucratic pressures and the task-centred nature of aspects of social work, there are positive signs about the contribution of social work to care for people with dementia. The article highlights
The author argues that, despite bureaucratic pressures and the task-centred nature of aspects of social work, there are positive signs about the contribution of social work to care for people with dementia. The article highlights
Subject terms:
social work, social work methods, assessment, dementia;
This book offers new insights into the application of a well established approach and set of skills to a group of people who have traditionally been thought not to benefit from them. Indeed people with dementia have missed out on physical and psychological rehabilitation very substantially. This book demonstrates that rehabilitation has positive outcomes for people with dementia in terms...
This book offers new insights into the application of a well established approach and set of skills to a group of people who have traditionally been thought not to benefit from them. Indeed people with dementia have missed out on physical and psychological rehabilitation very substantially. This book demonstrates that rehabilitation has positive outcomes for people with dementia in terms of quality of life and self-esteem, especially if rehabilitation is seen as a positive philosophy of practice as well as a set of skills and approaches. The perspectives in this book are those of a very diverse group of professionals, carers, and people with dementia themselves. Professional backgrounds and the settings in which they work are diverse and include both academics and practitioners. The voices of people with dementia underline the importance of seeing how they understand rehabilitation for themselves.
Subject terms:
older people, outcomes, rehabilitation, self-concept, self-esteem, social care provision, social worker-service user relationships, user views, dementia;
Journal of Dementia Care, 10(5), September 2002, pp.14-15.
Publisher:
Hawker
Looks at why technology is so rarely included as part of care plans for people with dementia. The article defines technology, and provides examples of some of the uses of technology for people with dementia.
Looks at why technology is so rarely included as part of care plans for people with dementia. The article defines technology, and provides examples of some of the uses of technology for people with dementia.
Subject terms:
information technology, older people, care planning, dementia;