University of Stirling. Dementia Services Development Centre
Publication year:
2010
Pagination:
54p.
Place of publication:
Stirling
This book is an easy-to-read guide aimed at carers of people with dementia. A lot of difficulties experienced by people with dementia can be anticipated and avoided with simple changes that can be made around the house. This book provides simple and practical design solutions to adapt the living environment for people with dementia so that they can live independently for as long as possible...
This book is an easy-to-read guide aimed at carers of people with dementia. A lot of difficulties experienced by people with dementia can be anticipated and avoided with simple changes that can be made around the house. This book provides simple and practical design solutions to adapt the living environment for people with dementia so that they can live independently for as long as possible. The book covers topics such as: lighting and sound; decoration and floor coverings; the use of assistive technology; and specific areas of the house including bedrooms, bathrooms and toilets, kitchens; and living areas. It provides advice on how these elements can be used to their best advantage in the homes of people with dementia.
Subject terms:
lighting, assistive technology, carers, building design, dementia;
University of Stirling. Dementia Services Development Centre
Publication year:
2009
Pagination:
110p., bibliog., CD ROM, 2 DVDs
Place of publication:
Stirling
This resource is structured around the key areas identified as in need of improvement in the care of people with dementia in acute settings: building on staff knowledge and experience; the experience of accident and emergency departments; better screening and assessment; promoting a dementia-friendly hospital environment and person-centred care; considering the impact of attitudes and approaches...
This resource is structured around the key areas identified as in need of improvement in the care of people with dementia in acute settings: building on staff knowledge and experience; the experience of accident and emergency departments; better screening and assessment; promoting a dementia-friendly hospital environment and person-centred care; considering the impact of attitudes and approaches; and care planning with dementia in mind.
Subject terms:
hospitals, person-centred care, screening, assessment, care planning, dementia;
Learning Disability Today, February 2009, pp.34-36.
Publisher:
Pavilion
Place of publication:
Hove
The research reported in this paper explores the pain experiences amongst people with a learning disability who also have dementia. The paper outlines the additional issues that need to be taken into consideration when providing care for someone with a learning disability and dementia. Areas discussed include: misunderstanding behaviour that is 'challenging', problems with communication, lack...
The research reported in this paper explores the pain experiences amongst people with a learning disability who also have dementia. The paper outlines the additional issues that need to be taken into consideration when providing care for someone with a learning disability and dementia. Areas discussed include: misunderstanding behaviour that is 'challenging', problems with communication, lack of staff knowledge about the conditions of older age and the impact of dementia, and prescription of medication.
Subject terms:
learning disabilities, medication, older people, pain, care workers, communication, dementia;
Journal of Dementia Care, 17(3), May 2009, pp.31-32.
Publisher:
Hawker
This article introduces a tool developed by Stirling University's Dementia Services Development Centre for evaluating design in dementia care environments.
This article introduces a tool developed by Stirling University's Dementia Services Development Centre for evaluating design in dementia care environments.
Subject terms:
instruments, assessment, building design, care homes, dementia;
...bodies, the role of managers, causes of distress and sleep disturbance amongst residents, the need to reduce the number of checks that occurs throughout the night, the training of night staff in areas such as dementia awareness and the management of continence, guidance on appropriate noise and light levels, and strategies for developing more person-centred care at night. Recommendations are made
This report explores the night-time care experiences of residents, relatives and staff in three care homes in Scotland. This report examines the perspectives of residents, relatives, staff and care home inspectors. It identifies areas of good and poor practice, and recommends ways to make improvements through a series of interventions. Issues explored in depth include the role of regulatory bodies, the role of managers, causes of distress and sleep disturbance amongst residents, the need to reduce the number of checks that occurs throughout the night, the training of night staff in areas such as dementia awareness and the management of continence, guidance on appropriate noise and light levels, and strategies for developing more person-centred care at night. Recommendations are made for care regulators (commissioners), providers, home managers and night-time staff.
Journal of Dementia Care, 16(4), July 2008, pp.35-38.
Publisher:
Hawker
Reports on a research study which looked at night time care practices in care homes in Scotland. The first stage of the study explored the experiences, practices and perspectives of staff, residents, managers and relatives affected and/or involved in night time care. Stage two involved action research (implementation and evaluation) to determine if and how night time care could be improved through a small number of interventions. The article highlights some of the key recommendations from the study.
Reports on a research study which looked at night time care practices in care homes in Scotland. The first stage of the study explored the experiences, practices and perspectives of staff, residents, managers and relatives affected and/or involved in night time care. Stage two involved action research (implementation and evaluation) to determine if and how night time care could be improved through a small number of interventions. The article highlights some of the key recommendations from the study.
Subject terms:
older people, quality of life, residents, care homes, care workers, dementia;
This report explores the pain management needs of people with a learning difficulty who have dementia. People with a learning difficulty are living longer. This increased longevity brings with it the conditions and illnesses of older age, such as dementia. It is known that amongst people in the general population who have dementia there is inadequate pain recognition and treatment. This report...
This report explores the pain management needs of people with a learning difficulty who have dementia. People with a learning difficulty are living longer. This increased longevity brings with it the conditions and illnesses of older age, such as dementia. It is known that amongst people in the general population who have dementia there is inadequate pain recognition and treatment. This report has identified similar trends in pain management amongst people with a learning difficulty and dementia. The report explores knowledge and practice in relation to pain recognition and management amongst direct support staff, members of community learning disability teams and general practitioners. It also examines the understanding and experiences of pain amongst people with a learning difficulty and dementia. It identifies the dilemmas and obstacles to effective pain management, and reports on examples of good practice. The authors make clear recommendations for practitioners and service providers. The report found that the pain experiences and management of people with a learning difficulty who have dementia mirrored findings in relation to people in the general population. It did, however, identify extra and compounding issues in relation to people with a learning difficulty. The findings in this report will be of interest to service providers and direct practitioners in health, housing, social care and social work.
Journal of Dementia Care, 14(3), May 2006, pp.17-19.
Publisher:
Hawker
This article describes a research project funded by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) which was undertaken to explore the needs of people with learning disabilities and dementia, the obstacles to meeting their needs and examples of good practice. The study explored the experiences of 18 people with learning disabilities living in small-scale, community-based residential homes. The study also
This article describes a research project funded by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) which was undertaken to explore the needs of people with learning disabilities and dementia, the obstacles to meeting their needs and examples of good practice. The study explored the experiences of 18 people with learning disabilities living in small-scale, community-based residential homes. The study also looked at the knowledge and experience of service providers, look at the impact of different models of provision, and to identify examples of good practice. The three models of care considered were: ageing in place (where individuals remain in their own accommodation); in place progression (where staff are trained and the environment developed to become increasingly specialised); and referral out (where the person is moved to a long-term nursing facility, usually outside of the learning disability service).
Subject terms:
learning disabilities, models, needs, residential care, supported housing, training, dementia;
Dementia: the International Journal of Social Research and Practice, 4(3), August 2005, pp.387-400.
Publisher:
Sage
The knowledge, experiences and skills of direct care staff working in care home settings are essential in ensuring a good quality of life and care for a person with an intellectual disability (ID) who develops dementia. Drawing on the findings of a wider study, the issues of training, support and the wider needs of staff when trying to support a resident who develops dementia are explored...
The knowledge, experiences and skills of direct care staff working in care home settings are essential in ensuring a good quality of life and care for a person with an intellectual disability (ID) who develops dementia. Drawing on the findings of a wider study, the issues of training, support and the wider needs of staff when trying to support a resident who develops dementia are explored, specifically as relating to the role played by staff and the need to determine their experiences and related training needs. Following an introduction to the policy and practice context for working with people with an ID and dementia, and a brief description of the research method, the authors discuss the attitudes and practices of staff; supportive changes at an organizational level; and the knowledge and training needs of staff and specific gaps in knowledge. The authors argue that, within the policy and practice context of aiming to support residents to ‘age in place’, support for staff is a crucial aspect of ensuring that such an approach is effective and provides a coordinated approach to planning, resourcing and support.
Subject terms:
learning disabilities, organisations, quality of life, residential care, social care staff, training, attitudes, dementia;