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Early intervention in dementia care in an Asian community: lessons from a dementia collaborative project
- Authors:
- SEABROOKE Viniti, MILNE Alisoun
- Journal article citation:
- Quality in Ageing, 10(4), December 2009, pp.29-36.
- Publisher:
- Pier Professional
- Place of publication:
- Brighton
The number of older Asians in the UK, and therefore at risk of developing dementia is increasing. The emerging need to address early diagnosis is especially prominent in areas where Asian communities are long established. Set up under the auspices of the South East Dementia Services Collaborative, this pilot project aimed to raise awareness of memory problems and facilitate access to early intervention for older Asians in North West Kent. Using an evaluation methodology adopted by the Collaborative and working through a multi-agency steering group, the project identified an appropriate primary care practice, established a link with a specially trained Asian nurse and devised a set of project materials. By inviting older Asian patients with memory problems to make an appointment with the nurse, and enclosing a culturally relevant information leaflet, older people were encouraged to come forward. The project outcomes include significantly increased referral rates from black and minority ethnic communities to specialist services and greater awareness of dementia-related issues in both primary care and Asian care services. Overall, the evaluation suggests that by engaging with a committed primary care practice it is possible to engage a hitherto marginal group of older people in early intervention in dementia and raise awareness about its benefits.
Depression and mental health in care homes for older people
- Authors:
- DENING Tom, MILNE Alisoun
- Journal article citation:
- Quality in Ageing, 10(1), March 2009, pp.40-46.
- Publisher:
- Pier Professional
- Place of publication:
- Brighton
Depression and dementia are prevalent mental health conditions in care homes. This article discusses the prevelence of depression and dementia in care homes; the quality of care provided; and concludes by highlighting four suggestions for improving the quality of care.