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.
9 references
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.
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;
This small group training programme is designed to help those over the age of 50 with hearing impairment to become more effective communicators in everyday life. It encompasses activities that can be challenging for older people with hearing impairment including: using the telephone, listening to the television, going to a restaurant and conversing at mealtimes. The programme is divided into a series of six modules: Communication needs analysis; Conversation in background noise; Conversation around the house; Communication with difficult speakers; Listening to other signals; and, Listening to PA systems. Each module includes photocopiable handouts that cover a detailed discussion of each communication activity, possible solutions, practical exercises, home exercises and feedback. The programme is written for health professionals, including audiologists, speech and language therapists and nurses working in the community. It was successfully trialled in Brisbane and is aimed at improving communication, reducing social isolation and improving overall quality of life and well-being.
This small group training programme is designed to help those over the age of 50 with hearing impairment to become more effective communicators in everyday life. It encompasses activities that can be challenging for older people with hearing impairment including: using the telephone, listening to the television, going to a restaurant and conversing at mealtimes. The programme is divided into a series of six modules: Communication needs analysis; Conversation in background noise; Conversation around the house; Communication with difficult speakers; Listening to other signals; and, Listening to PA systems. Each module includes photocopiable handouts that cover a detailed discussion of each communication activity, possible solutions, practical exercises, home exercises and feedback. The programme is written for health professionals, including audiologists, speech and language therapists and nurses working in the community. It was successfully trialled in Brisbane and is aimed at improving communication, reducing social isolation and improving overall quality of life and well-being.
Subject terms:
older people, training, training materials, communication skills, hearing impairment;
The aim of this Kit is to help generalist advisers, or anyone who works with older people, to develop their knowledge and understanding of housing options for older people. This Kit has been commissioned by the Housing and Older People Development Group (HOPDEV), the body charged with advising Government on matters relating to housing and older people. The pack has been funded through the overall support provided to HOPDEV by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and the Department of Health.
The aim of this Kit is to help generalist advisers, or anyone who works with older people, to develop their knowledge and understanding of housing options for older people. This Kit has been commissioned by the Housing and Older People Development Group (HOPDEV), the body charged with advising Government on matters relating to housing and older people. The pack has been funded through the overall support provided to HOPDEV by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and the Department of Health.
Providing appropriate, sustainable care to older people for the coming decades is a challenge that all EU member states are facing, because of demographic changes, cost containment and empowerment. An increasing number of older people have long-term, complex needs which may require support from any combination of primary, residential or acute hospital care, as well as social care and practical support. A key solution to this challenge is integrated care – a well-planned and well-organised set of services and care processes, targeted at the multidimensional needs and problems of an individual client, or at a group of people with similar needs or problems. Members of the integrated care team work closely to offer timely detection, appropriate assessment, treatment and care, so that the older person‘s health and well-being might be significantly enhanced. This resource book for managers provides guidelines for those involved in the development of integrated care services, focusing on the management of integrated care at the client level, the organisation level and the system level, this book will be invaluable to managers and professionals in the health and social care field.
Providing appropriate, sustainable care to older people for the coming decades is a challenge that all EU member states are facing, because of demographic changes, cost containment and empowerment. An increasing number of older people have long-term, complex needs which may require support from any combination of primary, residential or acute hospital care, as well as social care and practical support. A key solution to this challenge is integrated care – a well-planned and well-organised set of services and care processes, targeted at the multidimensional needs and problems of an individual client, or at a group of people with similar needs or problems. Members of the integrated care team work closely to offer timely detection, appropriate assessment, treatment and care, so that the older person‘s health and well-being might be significantly enhanced. This resource book for managers provides guidelines for those involved in the development of integrated care services, focusing on the management of integrated care at the client level, the organisation level and the system level, this book will be invaluable to managers and professionals in the health and social care field.
Extended abstract:
Author:NIES Henk, BERMAN Philip C., eds. Title: Integrating services for older people: a resource book for managers Publisher: European Health Management Association, 2004
Summary
This resource book for managers provides guidelines for those involved in the development of integrated care services, focusing on the management of integrated care at the client level, the organisation level and the system level.
Context
Providing appropriate, sustainable care to older people for the coming decades is a challenge that all EU member states are facing, because of demographic changes, cost containment and empowerment. An increasing number of older people have long-term, complex needs which may require support from any combination of primary, residential or acute hospital care, as well as social care and practical support. A key solution to this challenge is integrated care – a well-planned and well-organised set of services and care processes, targeted at the multidimensional needs and problems of an individual client, or at a group of people with similar needs or problems. Members of the integrated care team work closely to offer timely detection, appropriate assessment, treatment and care, so that the older person‘s health and well-being might be significantly enhanced.
Contents
The editors' foreword gives the background, discusses definitions and terminology and implementing the concept, and explains how the book developed, that it users should mainly be managers of care-providing organisations and managers and officials responsible for commissioning long-term care for older people, how to use it, topics covered, the geographical spread of content, and how to get involved. Chapter 1 discusses the concepts and background of integrated care. Chapter 2 considers integrated organisational structures. Chapter 3 is on involvement, empowerment and advocacy. Needs assessment is covered by Chapter 4. Chapter 5 covers care pathways. Case management is the theme of Chapter 6. Chapter 7 is about integrated teams. The workforce is discussed in Chapter 8 and cultural change in Chapter 9. Leadership is the theme of Chapter 10. Chapter 11 considers strategic planning. Information management is discussed in Chapter 12, and quality management in Chapter 13. Almost all chapters have sections on definitions, implementation, objectives and intended outcomes, models and approaches, the implementation process, staff, monitoring and evaluation, staff, barriers, supports, references and further reading, and sometimes a conclusion. Some also give web links. Much information is given in figures and tables.
352 references
Subject terms:
hospitals, intermediate care, older people, primary care, residential care;