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Reminders that make sense: designing multisensory notifications for the home
- Author:
- MCGEE-LENNON Marilyn R.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Assistive Technologies, 6(2), 2012, pp.93-104.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
It is likely that technology will play a significant role in supporting people in their homes as they get older. The purpose of this paper is to present a synthesised overview of a project which is developing multimodal configurable reminder systems for the home. The aim of the MultiMemoHome Project is to understand more fully the different multimodal solutions available and to understand how effective and appropriate these methods are with real users in the home context. The paper presents an overview of multimodal interaction techniques and how they can be used to deliver messages to the user in a way that is more appropriate to the user's needs, the devices available, and the physical and social environment that the person is in when they receive a message. The paper argues that electronic reminders or notifications delivered in the home (such as appointments or when to take medication to your phone, computer or TV) should be available in multiple sensory modalities (visual, auditory, tactile and olfactory) in order to increase their usability and acceptability and make them accessible to a wider range of users. A set of guidelines and lessons learned on how to design usable and acceptable multimodal reminder systems for the home are presented.
Measuring the benefits
- Authors:
- SIMS Dianna, MCCRUM Tracey
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Dementia Care, 20(4), July 2012, pp.20-22.
- Publisher:
- Hawker
This article describes how a memory service in north Somerset has turned anecdotal impressions of the psychological benefits of a post-diagnosis support group into an evidence-based practice. The “coping with forgetfulness” group uses the Assimilation Model of Psychotherapeutics which assumes that people undergoing problematic experiences work through a series of stages or levels that enable them to reach a point of emotional acceptance – and by exploring difficult experiences people can understand their meaning. At the start of the groups, people often do not want to use the word dementia. The group setting provides the confidence to vocalise the term, making the situation more manageable and less taboo. This in terms enables practical management strategies to cope with dementia.
Poetry in dementia care: overcoming the challenges
- Authors:
- GREGORY Helen, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Dementia Care, 20(2), March 2012, pp.20-23.
- Publisher:
- Hawker
The poem ‘opposite’ was written during Try to remember, an intervention for people with dementia. The authors have previously described the project, from its commissioning and design to the implementation and evaluation, and highlighted some of the benefits brought to people with dementia. In this second article, the authors present some of the challenges they encountered, and in doing so, present a ‘less polished’ view of the arts-based intervention. The article has sections from all four project team members (the GP, project coordinator, the poet and the researcher), each presenting their individual views on the challenges they faced. The article attempts to highlight some of the complexities, contradictions, struggles and setbacks which characterise dementia care.
Hearing older voices
- Author:
- SOUTHGATE Jaki
- Journal article citation:
- Viewpoint, 126, January 2012, pp.22-23.
- Publisher:
- Mencap/Gateway
Older Voices, is a three year project funded by Comic Relief that is working with 17 people with a learning disability over the age of 50. The project is running a series of workshops to make the older people aware of their rights to services and give them the confidence and skills to change things, such as discrimination. This article provides a brief overview of the project which is being run by Mencap Wales.
A guide for assisted living: towards lifehome 21
- Authors:
- BRE, 3DREID RESEARCH, ROYAL INSTITUTE OF BRITISH ARCHITECTS
- Publisher:
- Royal Institute of British Architects
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 96p.
- Place of publication:
- London
As life expectancy increases, traditional arrangements for supporting those with long-term health issues are becoming unsustainable. The assisted living agenda is part of the solution. It is about helping people with chronic health conditions to live active, independent and dignified lives and stimulating new thinking based on contemporary and emerging technologies. Funded by the Technology Strategy Board under the ALIP1 project, this illustrated design guide about assisted living considers the built environment along with the integration of digital infrastructure in homes. It looks in turn at housing standards, ergonomic data, access issues, space standards (including a case study for adapting a typical terraced house), an overview of digital connectivity, and guidance on digital assisted living technologies. The guide is aimed at all those who have to take decisions on the appropriate design, specification, construction and adaptation of ‘assisted living enabled’ buildings, including architects, developers, designers, builders, health care workers, and designers of health care equipment.
Nurse-led support improves dementia care at end of life
- Authors:
- THOMPSELL Amanda, EASTON Nicola, STACPOOLE Min
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Dementia Care, 19(6), November 2011, pp.18-19.
- Publisher:
- Hawker
The modernisation initiative ‘End of Life Care Programme’, 2008-2011, aims to improve end of life care for people with dementia in Lambeth and Southwark, London. The ‘Nurse Facilitator for End of Life Care’ role was created to encourage and support best practice, and combine end of life care with dementia care skills. The role provided an opportunity to effect lasting change by enhancing the skills of care staff, which was deemed a necessity in care homes because of the high turnover of care staff. The facilitator worked closely alongside nurses and care staff in several ways, through observation and sharing tasks. Advice from the facilitator led to improved pain management in numerous cases, resulting in a decrease in distressing client behaviour. The role has demonstrated that end of life care does not require specialist input, but rather is the responsibility of carers, which was aided by the End of Life Care Programme.
Designing a community safety net for dementia
- Author:
- QAZI Afifa
- Journal article citation:
- Health Service Journal, 15.9.11, 2011, pp.26-27.
- Publisher:
- Emap Healthcare
A consultant old age psychiatrist explains how he developed support available in the community for older people with dementia in order to avoid or shorten hospital admission rates. His strategy include improving access to himself in his role as a consultant, improving training and development, and improved liaison between different services to prevent people falling through the net.
Stepping up to the plate
- Author:
- DUNNING Jeremy
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 29.9.11, 2011, pp.26-27.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
A nutritional champion, employed as a senior care assistant, and a head chef, are raising the standard of cooking and nutrition in one Wimbledon care home. Residents of Queens Court Care Home are screened using the five-step Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool to identify adults who are malnourished, at risk of malnutrition or are obese. Menus are then provided to improve health outcomes as well as to give them the foods they enjoy. The improvement in the health of a resident with dementia after being admitted to Queens Court Care Home is described, highlighting the success of their approach.
Trees Extra Care Housing: Highgate
- Authors:
- NICHOLSON Anne-Marie, WALKER Martin
- Publisher:
- Housing Learning and Improvement Network
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 11p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The ‘Trees’ Extra Care Housing scheme, opened in March 2011, provides 40 apartments for older people in a beautiful site located in Highgate’s Conservation Area. The scheme is the first 100% affordable housing project in this part of Haringey. The building was awarded a prestigious Housing Design Award in July 2011, winning the best ‘Completed HAPPI Scheme’ and was shortlisted for the British Homes Awards 2011 - Lifetime Home of the Year and the House Builder Awards 2011 - Best Design. This case study provides an overview of the development of the 'Trees' Extra Care Housing scheme, the relationships of the partners involved, the planning challenges in producing modern sustainable design in a conservation area, and how the local community were engaged. The project has resulted in a valuable housing and care facility for older people and the local community, meeting a need in the local area that was previously not met. Key learning points from the project are discussed.
Art therapy and creative techniques for older adults
- Author:
- BUCHALTER Susan I.
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 328p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The therapeutic use of art provides older people with valuable ways in which to express and share their feelings, needs and fears, and with a resource for coping with life's major changes. This practical book is filled with step-by-step exercises for art therapists and other professionals to use in work with older people, either individually or in groups. The book provides brief warm-ups, which encourage participants to become more at ease expressing themselves creatively. It offers ideas for engaging and innovative creative projects across a range of media, including art, music, movement, poetry and creative writing, all of which can be adapted, personalised or combined to meet the particular needs of individual participants. Points to consider when working with this client group are explored, and case study examples, with participants' artwork, are included throughout. This book is appropriate for use with all relatively able older people, including those with depression, anxiety or in the early stages of dementia. It is designed to be an invaluable tool for art therapists as well as counsellors, psychotherapists, social workers and carers.