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Independence, privacy and risk: two contrasting approaches to residential care for older people
- Author:
- BLAND Rosemary
- Journal article citation:
- Ageing and Society, 19(5), September 1999, pp.539-560.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
This article explores how far two different approaches to residential care enable older people who become residents to maintain their autonomy and independence. It traces the historical development of residential care and of hoteliers to compare its approach to 'the residential task' with that adopted in local authority homes. Attention is focused on the translation of the core values of independence, privacy, dignity, choice and rights into a daily reality for residents. Draws tentative conclusions as to why a 'service' rather than a 'social care' approach may be more successful in enabling older people to preserve their autonomy and privacy after moving into a care home.
Keyworkers re-examined: good practice, quality of care and empowerment in residential care of older people
- Author:
- BLAND Rosemary
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Social Work, 27(4), August 1997, pp.585-603.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Drawing from the findings of a recent study, this article explores the contribution of the keyworker role to good practice and the empowerment of older people living in residential homes. It concludes that, because their understanding of the concept and practice is largely undeveloped, the role as currently interpreted is not consonant with good practice and tends rather to reinforce the power of staff.
Residential care: options for later life
- Author:
- BLAND Rosemary
- Publisher:
- Age Concern
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 94p.,list of orgs.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Practical text looking at the difficult decisions involved in deciding whether or not to move into residential care. Explores the kinds of support, services, income and finance available to enable an older person to remain at home if they wish, as well as how to go about choosing between supported housing or a residential or nursing home if that is preferred.
Home truths
- Author:
- BLAND Rosemary
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 17.6.93, 1993, pp.22-23.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Looks at the results of a study to measure and compare quality of care in local authority, voluntary and private homes for the elderly in Scotland. The study considered cost comparisons and also sought the views of some of the users by sending questionnaires to mentally able residents and their visitors. The findings revealed that quality of care provided is not related to its costs and that resident frailty does not explain cost differences. Concludes the article with stock questions that need to be addressed when looking at residential care.
Residential care: is it for me?; a book to help all older people considering moving into a residential home
- Author:
- BLAND Rosemary
- Publisher:
- HMSO
- Publication year:
- 1987
- Pagination:
- 47p., list of organisations.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
A practical guide suggesting all the questions that should be asked before choosing a home.
EPIC: an evaluation of a multi-disciplinary care management project; providing home support to frail elderly people; final report
- Authors:
- BLAND Rosemary, HUDSON Harriet
- Publisher:
- University of Stirling. School of Human Sciences. Department of Applied Social S
- Publication year:
- 1994
- Pagination:
- 24p.,tables,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Stirling
Describes an evaluation of the EPIC project. Look specifically at outcomes for users, carers and home care workers and at the practice of care management in the project.
Efficiency, effectiveness and quality of care in old people's homes in Scotland: report of a preliminary study
- Author:
- BLAND Rosemary E
- Publisher:
- University of Stirling. Social Work Research Centre
- Publication year:
- 1989
- Pagination:
- 180p., tables, bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Stirling
Preliminary report of a study which looked at the relationship between costs of providing residential care and quality of service.
Working paper: measuring quality of care in old people's homes
- Authors:
- BLAND Rosemary E., BLAND Richard
- Publisher:
- University of Stirling. Social Work Research Centre
- Publication year:
- 1990
- Pagination:
- 17p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Stirling
Brief paper discussing one aspect of a pilot study. A series of observations were combined to provide a measure of the quality of the care offered by each of the homes in the study. This paper describes the theoretical basis for the measure and its implementation.
Contract and admission to old people's homes
- Authors:
- BLAND Richard, BLAND Rosemary E.
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Social Work, 15(2), April 1985, pp.133-144.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Discusses the nature of contracts in general, and the circumstances under which contracts are or are not felt to be appropriate. Looks at the nature of residential care for older people and shows that, under what would be considered good practice, there are few reasons why homes should not offer contracts. Finally, puts forward some advantages which contracts might bring.