This webinar was recorded as part of the launch of the Commission's earlier discussion paper 'Future options for housing and care'. The discussion paper and webinar shaped the remaining activities of the Commission and the final report published in November 2021 'A place we can call home: A vision and a roadmap for providing more options for housing with care and support for older people’. The webinar recording shares the initial findings from the work of the Commission presented in the Discussion Paper; shares examples of emerging good practice; shares the findings from the population survey and explore their implications; explores ideas on how we coproduce better local plans for housing that supports people's care; discusses the questions posed in the Discussion paper with a view to shaping the next phase of the Commission's work.
(Edited publisher abstract)
This webinar was recorded as part of the launch of the Commission's earlier discussion paper 'Future options for housing and care'. The discussion paper and webinar shaped the remaining activities of the Commission and the final report published in November 2021 'A place we can call home: A vision and a roadmap for providing more options for housing with care and support for older people’. The webinar recording shares the initial findings from the work of the Commission presented in the Discussion Paper; shares examples of emerging good practice; shares the findings from the population survey and explore their implications; explores ideas on how we coproduce better local plans for housing that supports people's care; discusses the questions posed in the Discussion paper with a view to shaping the next phase of the Commission's work.
(Edited publisher abstract)
Subject terms:
housing, social care, older people, supported housing;
National Association of Providers of Activities for Older People
Publication year:
2010
Pagination:
DVD
Place of publication:
London
This DVD contains three short films, entitled 'Why activity is important'; Living a meaningful life; and 'Starting the transformation' which provide an insight into providing good quality care in care homes for older people. The films draw on interviews with older people, staff, relatives and volunteers to show how life in a care home can include real relationships and a sense of community. The DVD, produced as part of the Activity Toolkit series, can be used as a training resource for those working in care homes.
This DVD contains three short films, entitled 'Why activity is important'; Living a meaningful life; and 'Starting the transformation' which provide an insight into providing good quality care in care homes for older people. The films draw on interviews with older people, staff, relatives and volunteers to show how life in a care home can include real relationships and a sense of community. The DVD, produced as part of the Activity Toolkit series, can be used as a training resource for those working in care homes.
Subject terms:
interpersonal relationships, older people, quality of life, care homes;
This is a self-directed study workbook that can be used stand alone or as part of a more formal training programme. It is particularly relevant to care workers looking after people in their own homes, in residential care and in hospitals. Contents include: what is a health diet?; malnutrition and monitoring people who may be at risk of malnutrition; food fortification and nutritional supplements; special dietary needs; ethnicity, religion and culture; relevant policy guidelines and standards. The appendices include dietary history, food record and weight charts as well as checklists for best practice.
This is a self-directed study workbook that can be used stand alone or as part of a more formal training programme. It is particularly relevant to care workers looking after people in their own homes, in residential care and in hospitals. Contents include: what is a health diet?; malnutrition and monitoring people who may be at risk of malnutrition; food fortification and nutritional supplements; special dietary needs; ethnicity, religion and culture; relevant policy guidelines and standards. The appendices include dietary history, food record and weight charts as well as checklists for best practice.
Subject terms:
multicultural approach, nutrition, older people, care workers;
University of Stirling. Dementia Services Development Centre
Publication year:
1995
Pagination:
54p.
Place of publication:
Stirling
This Training Pack is in response to many requests for training material on activities for people with dementia. The training pack helps staff to look at the why, how and what of activities. The pack has many applications but it is primarily aimed at managers and co-ordinators who train staff in their place of work. The pack helps staff to develop and improve their practice with regard to activities.
This Training Pack is in response to many requests for training material on activities for people with dementia. The training pack helps staff to look at the why, how and what of activities. The pack has many applications but it is primarily aimed at managers and co-ordinators who train staff in their place of work. The pack helps staff to develop and improve their practice with regard to activities.
This toolkit offers information and advice for professionals working with older deafblind people. It explains what deafblindness is and how it affects people. It sets out the legal responsibilities that social services have and explains how deafblind people can be supported and helped.
This toolkit offers information and advice for professionals working with older deafblind people. It explains what deafblindness is and how it affects people. It sets out the legal responsibilities that social services have and explains how deafblind people can be supported and helped.
Extended abstract:
AuthorSENSE
Title
Fill in the gaps: a toolkit for professionals working with older deafblind people.
Publisher
Sense, 2006
Summary
This toolkit offers information and advice for professionals working with older deafblind people. It explains what deafblindness is and how it affects people. It sets out the legal responsibilities that social services have and explains how deafblind people can be supported and helped.
Context
Increasing numbers of older people are developing hearing and vision problems. Some have substantial hearing and vision difficulties, known as deafblindness. Often this comes on very gradually. Older people themselves, and others around them, may not recognise or understand what is happening. Because of this combined hearing and vision loss they may have problems with communicating, getting around and accessing information. This can cause difficulties with many everyday activities and can make them feel excluded from society. But it doesn't have to be like this. If the right services and opportunities are available, older deafblind people can live independently and make choices about how they wish to live. If appropriate services are provided at the right time, the need for greater health and social care provision later can be reduced. Local authorities now have statutory responsibilities towards other people with combined hearing and vision loss, arising from the guidance 'Social care for deafblind children and adults' (LAC 2001(8). They are required to provide specialist assessments, appropriate information and services designed to meet the need of deafblind people. The guidance is referred to throughout this booklet. In many cases older deafblind people are seen by a social work team for older people, rather than a team which specialises in sensory impairment. The booklet explains how users can ensure that older deafblind people get the support they are entitled to.
Contents
The first chapter explains that the term 'deafblind' describes people of all ages with a combined hearing and vision impairment. They may be deaf or hard of hearing as well as blind or partially sighted. They do not have to be completely deaf and blind; in fact, most deafblind people have some useful hearing or vision. It explains what deafblindness is, how it affects older people, sensory loss, and how many older people are affected. The second chapter, on legal requirements, explains that all social services teams need to understand how to respond to the needs of deafblind people, setting out how the guidance relates to other guidance the reader will be working with. It explains what the guidance says, the Single Assessment Process, Fair Access to Care Services, recognising deafblindness and the National Service Framework. Chapter 3 looks at some of the simple, practical steps that can be taken to help identify older deafblind people, communicate effectively and provide information in accessible formats. It asks how the team can work effectively with older deafblind people and covers indicators of hearing and vision loss and communicating effectively face to face and at a distance, ending with a checklist. Resources including useful organisations and websites are listed.
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Subject terms:
older people, sensory impairments, social services, deaf blindness;
Candidates can now take a specialist route through their NVQ in order to work with the elderly or those with special needs. This title is specially written for these candidates. The title covers 5 mandatory units of the award and 10 of the option units, providing students with a choice in their selection of option units. Case studies encourage candidates to apply their learning in the context of the type of work they will be doing, whilst "Check It Out" sections aim to help candidates build on their own experiences and give them confidence in their work. "Test Yourself" sections ensure candidates understand all the theory they have learnt. "Active Knowledge" tasks help candidates to apply the theory in their own place of work.
Candidates can now take a specialist route through their NVQ in order to work with the elderly or those with special needs. This title is specially written for these candidates. The title covers 5 mandatory units of the award and 10 of the option units, providing students with a choice in their selection of option units. Case studies encourage candidates to apply their learning in the context of the type of work they will be doing, whilst "Check It Out" sections aim to help candidates build on their own experiences and give them confidence in their work. "Test Yourself" sections ensure candidates understand all the theory they have learnt. "Active Knowledge" tasks help candidates to apply the theory in their own place of work.
Subject terms:
NVQs, older people, physical disabilities, social care staff;
Although primarily for use with older people, these games can be successfully enjoyed by people of all ages. The games can be used as part of a social activities programme, for reminiscence sessions, for reality orientation, to exercise memory skills and to promote discussion. The book contains 20 games and guidance on how to run sessions.
Although primarily for use with older people, these games can be successfully enjoyed by people of all ages. The games can be used as part of a social activities programme, for reminiscence sessions, for reality orientation, to exercise memory skills and to promote discussion. The book contains 20 games and guidance on how to run sessions.
One of a series of e-learning resources which explore the nature of managing risk and minimising restraint when working with older people in care homes. The resource provides an interactive exploration of definitions - what the word restraint means to different people and different types of restraint; thoughts and ideas about the use of restraint and how to minimise it. Knowing the individual, valuing the views of relatives and working as a team will help reduce the need for restraint. This resource contains audio and video.
One of a series of e-learning resources which explore the nature of managing risk and minimising restraint when working with older people in care homes. The resource provides an interactive exploration of definitions - what the word restraint means to different people and different types of restraint; thoughts and ideas about the use of restraint and how to minimise it. Knowing the individual, valuing the views of relatives and working as a team will help reduce the need for restraint. This resource contains audio and video.
Subject terms:
older people, physical restraint, restraint, risk management, care homes;
This toolkit has been developed for staff working with people who have dementia and their carers within South West Yorkshire Mental Health NHS Trust (SWYMHT). It can be used to assist staff with planning care, reflecting on practice and decision making within clinical supervision or multidisciplinary team meetings. The dementia toolkit is designed to stimulate ideas about how to best care for people with dementia and their carers, identify skill or knowledge areas that need to be developed and find out what training is available, and become aware of what the research evidence suggests about a particular care approach. Sections cover challenging behaviour, communication, carer stress, the use of validation therapy, the use of structured exercise to improve mobility, cognitive stimulation and Reality Orientation Therapy and reminiscence therapy. Within the sections there are useful tools and case examples to show clearly how research has been used in practice. The section on training shows what is available for staff to improve their skills and is a useful tool in developing a personal development plan as part of the annual Knowledge and Skills Framework process.
This toolkit has been developed for staff working with people who have dementia and their carers within South West Yorkshire Mental Health NHS Trust (SWYMHT). It can be used to assist staff with planning care, reflecting on practice and decision making within clinical supervision or multidisciplinary team meetings. The dementia toolkit is designed to stimulate ideas about how to best care for people with dementia and their carers, identify skill or knowledge areas that need to be developed and find out what training is available, and become aware of what the research evidence suggests about a particular care approach. Sections cover challenging behaviour, communication, carer stress, the use of validation therapy, the use of structured exercise to improve mobility, cognitive stimulation and Reality Orientation Therapy and reminiscence therapy. Within the sections there are useful tools and case examples to show clearly how research has been used in practice. The section on training shows what is available for staff to improve their skills and is a useful tool in developing a personal development plan as part of the annual Knowledge and Skills Framework process.
Subject terms:
older people, training materials, carers, decision making, dementia;