Journal of Dementia Care, 17(4), July 2009, pp.20-23.
Publisher:
Hawker
Ladder to the Moon use interactive theatre to enhance relationships and bring a strengthened sense of community to care homes and day centres. 'Character visitors' interact with residents and staff in a virtual world. Examples of their work and the techniques used are described. Concerns that creating a fictional world may increase the confusion for residents with dementia is also discussed.
Ladder to the Moon use interactive theatre to enhance relationships and bring a strengthened sense of community to care homes and day centres. 'Character visitors' interact with residents and staff in a virtual world. Examples of their work and the techniques used are described. Concerns that creating a fictional world may increase the confusion for residents with dementia is also discussed.
Subject terms:
interpersonal relationships, quality of life, residents, care homes, dementia, drama;
The development of person centred approaches to dementia care, new drug interventions, and of sssistive technology are explored. There are also chapters covering the role of primary care, staff recruitment and training, the arts, as well as philosophical and spiritual approaches to the care of people with dementia.
The development of person centred approaches to dementia care, new drug interventions, and of sssistive technology are explored. There are also chapters covering the role of primary care, staff recruitment and training, the arts, as well as philosophical and spiritual approaches to the care of people with dementia.
Subject terms:
medical social work, medical social workers, medication, older people, primary care, recruitment, spirituality, assistive technology, art therapy, carers, dementia, empathy, health professionals;
Conference papers presented at Warwick in March 2000 and articles relating to care homes and dementia from the Journal of Dementia Care. Topics include: person centred care; ethics; challenging behaviour; medication; training and staffing; environment; and activities of daily living.
Conference papers presented at Warwick in March 2000 and articles relating to care homes and dementia from the Journal of Dementia Care. Topics include: person centred care; ethics; challenging behaviour; medication; training and staffing; environment; and activities of daily living.
Subject terms:
medication, nursing, nursing homes, older people, staff, staffing levels, activities of daily living, building design, challenging behaviour, care homes, dementia;
...with mental health problems; confusion and dementia; safety, accidents and first aid; lifting and handling; promoting continence and stoma care; drugs, medicines and other remedies; dying and palliative care; and carers and relatives.
Practical text aimed at community care workers doing S/NVQ levels 2 and 3. Key topics include: care in the community; safeguards, rights and legal obligations; promoting equality and anti-discriminatory practice; multicultural care needs; talking and listening; promoting and educating for health; working with children, disabled people, people with learning difficulties, older people and people with mental health problems; confusion and dementia; safety, accidents and first aid; lifting and handling; promoting continence and stoma care; drugs, medicines and other remedies; dying and palliative care; and carers and relatives.
Subject terms:
palliative care, staff, staff development, training, training materials, care assistants, care workers, community care, support workers;
Sets out some of the key elements of a culture of care in which the person comes first. Topics include: widening our vision of dementia care; cultures of care - tradition and change; a challenge to stage theories of dementia; sharing the care; the beginnings of a new culture in care; communicating with people with dementia; well being in residential care; sexuality and sexual needs of people...
Sets out some of the key elements of a culture of care in which the person comes first. Topics include: widening our vision of dementia care; cultures of care - tradition and change; a challenge to stage theories of dementia; sharing the care; the beginnings of a new culture in care; communicating with people with dementia; well being in residential care; sexuality and sexual needs of people with dementia; spirituality; the genetics of Alzheimer's Disease; support through human contact for family carers; day care; involving volunteers in care provision; occupation and activities; and strategies for training and organisational change.
Subject terms:
older people, residential care, sexuality, sheltered housing, social care provision, spirituality, staff, staff development, training, volunteers, Alzheimers disease, carers, care homes, dementia, genetics;
Journal of Dementia Care, 2(1), January 1994, pp.12-14.
Publisher:
Hawker
Outlines the results of research into the use of snoezelen equipment at King's Park Community Hospital in Bournemouth. In general, it had a soothing effect and calmed patients. However, the calming effects did not last. A full multi-sensory room may not be absolutely necessary, one or two pieces of equipment may be just as good.
Outlines the results of research into the use of snoezelen equipment at King's Park Community Hospital in Bournemouth. In general, it had a soothing effect and calmed patients. However, the calming effects did not last. A full multi-sensory room may not be absolutely necessary, one or two pieces of equipment may be just as good.
Subject terms:
hospitals, treatment, therapies, therapy and treatment, dementia;
Booklet designed to be used in training exercises on delivering services to and relating to older people with dementia or mental health problems. Includes exercises to stimulate discussion about the needs of this user group. The package is also designed to for a wide range of settings, including: multi-agency groups; staff from health, voluntary, and social services; in teams; with purchasers
Booklet designed to be used in training exercises on delivering services to and relating to older people with dementia or mental health problems. Includes exercises to stimulate discussion about the needs of this user group. The package is also designed to for a wide range of settings, including: multi-agency groups; staff from health, voluntary, and social services; in teams; with purchasers and policy makers; with partners, friends and family members; and as induction material for new staff.
Subject terms:
mental health problems, multidisciplinary services, older people, post qualifying education, staff, staff development, training, training materials, dementia;
Aimed at care assistants, health support workers and nursing auxiliaries. All aspects of care are covered, and a positive approach is emphasised. Topics include: mental health in old age; planning care; talking and listening; managing disruptive behaviour; aggression and violence; wandering; promoting hygiene and continence; eating and drinking; keeping people moving; relatives; psychiatric emergencies; basic first aid; understanding regulations; and training opportunities.
Aimed at care assistants, health support workers and nursing auxiliaries. All aspects of care are covered, and a positive approach is emphasised. Topics include: mental health in old age; planning care; talking and listening; managing disruptive behaviour; aggression and violence; wandering; promoting hygiene and continence; eating and drinking; keeping people moving; relatives; psychiatric emergencies; basic first aid; understanding regulations; and training opportunities.
Subject terms:
incontinence, older people, social work assistants, violence, aggression, carers, conduct disorders, dementia;