The author briefly looks at three schemes that aim to preserve the safety and dignity of people with dementia in care and the community. The schemes are: The Safely Home scheme - a simple bracelet which makes it easier to identify and help older people with dementia who have wandered away from home; a Dining with Dignity training programme for staff in Anchor Trust's residential care; and building design principles applied to Trinity Lodge, a specialist dementia care home built by Anchor Trust.
The author briefly looks at three schemes that aim to preserve the safety and dignity of people with dementia in care and the community. The schemes are: The Safely Home scheme - a simple bracelet which makes it easier to identify and help older people with dementia who have wandered away from home; a Dining with Dignity training programme for staff in Anchor Trust's residential care; and building design principles applied to Trinity Lodge, a specialist dementia care home built by Anchor Trust.
Subject terms:
nutrition, older people, building design, dementia;
The author looks at the Signal project in Leicestershire, which provides equipment, advice and information to help older people with day to day activities. The technology is now showcased on a tour bus to show people which tours around the area to demonstrate what is on offer.
The author looks at the Signal project in Leicestershire, which provides equipment, advice and information to help older people with day to day activities. The technology is now showcased on a tour bus to show people which tours around the area to demonstrate what is on offer.
Subject terms:
independence, older people, activities of daily living, assistive technology;
The author reports on a scheme in West Yorkshire which is helping people with dementia recall their past and retain their identity. More than 60 people from two care homes and two day centers too part in the scheme which used memory boxes filled with mementos and memorabilia.
The author reports on a scheme in West Yorkshire which is helping people with dementia recall their past and retain their identity. More than 60 people from two care homes and two day centers too part in the scheme which used memory boxes filled with mementos and memorabilia.
The author looks at the case of a double amputee. Medics were convinced that residential care was the only option, but a hospital social worker was able to convince them that sheltered housing was a better option.
The author looks at the case of a double amputee. Medics were convinced that residential care was the only option, but a hospital social worker was able to convince them that sheltered housing was a better option.