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Living well through activity in care homes: occupational therapists
- Author:
- COLLEGE OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS
- Editors:
- TANCOCK Karin, ROBERTS Julia
- Publishers:
- College of Occupational Therapists, British Association of Occupational Therapists
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 8
- Place of publication:
- London
This is one of five separate sections of Living well through activity in care homes: the toolkit which has been developed by the College of Occupational Therapists (COT). This short guide concentrates on the role of occupational therapists in actively helping to support care homes in: highlighting to care home owners and managers the added value of occupational therapy; raising the profile of occupational therapists, enabling care home staff to gain access to specialist guidance and advice on adaptations, and strategies and techniques to help residents maximise their abilities. It includes links to other COT resources. (Original abstract)
Living well through activity in care homes: care home commissioners and inspectors
- Author:
- COLLEGE OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS
- Editors:
- TANCOCK Karin, ROBERTS Julia
- Publishers:
- College of Occupational Therapists, British Association of Occupational Therapists
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 73
- Place of publication:
- London
This is one of five separate sections of Living well through activity in care homes: the toolkit which has been developed by the College of Occupational Therapists (COT). It includes the text of the guide for care come residents, their family and friends, before the main sections that are specifically for home commissioners and inspectors. These related to: how quality is measured (includes forms; so the user is required to save the PDF before making any changes); and using the business case to shape the caree home culture. Also included are links to occupational therapy leaflets. (Original abstract)
Living well through activity in care homes: the toolkit
- Author:
- COLLEGE OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS
- Publishers:
- College of Occupational Therapists, British Association of Occupational Therapists
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Place of publication:
- London
The toolkit is a free online resource of practical ideas on how to support care home residents to live their lives doing the day-to-day activities that are important to them. The toolkit promotes dignity and respect, mental and physical wellbeing, and integration into the community. It includes free training materials and audit tools to review aspects of care such as personalisation and choice. Developed by the College of Occupational Therapists (COT), the Toolkit consists of five separate section aimed at different audiences including: care home residents, their family and friends; care home staff, owners and managers; commissioners and inspectors; and occupational therapists. (Edited publisher abstract)
Living well through activity in care homes: the guide for residents, their family and friends
- Author:
- COLLEGE OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS
- Editors:
- TANCOCK Karin, ROBERTS Julia
- Publishers:
- College of Occupational Therapists, British Association of Occupational Therapists
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 33
- Place of publication:
- London
This is one of five separate sections of Living well through activity in care homes: the toolkit which has been developed by the College of Occupational Therapists (COT). The guide for residents, their family and friends offers advice on best practice in terms of residents’ rights to engage in daily activities that support their health and wellbeing. It comprises sections on making the most of living in a care home; why being active is important; the key elements to ensure a good home life; and making a life history. It also includes links to occupational therapy leaflets and to resources of other organisations. (Original abstract)
Activity provision: benchmarking good practice in care homes
- Author:
- COLLEGE OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS
- Publisher:
- College of Occupational Therapists
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 60p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This guidance is primarily concerned with the provision of activities for older people in residential care homes. Evidence shows that providing a range of activities within care homes can improve residents’ quality of life. As the number of older people increases, and growing numbers reside in care homes, the challenge becomes even more urgent. This guidance outlines what constitutes ‘good’ activity provision within care homes for older people. A benchmark tool is provided to evaluate current practice and promote excellence.
Occupational therapy in the prevention and management of falls in adults: practice guideline
- Author:
- COLLEGE OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS
- Publisher:
- College of Occupational Therapists
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 117
- Place of publication:
- London
Practice guideline providing evidence-based recommendations to support occupational therapists working with adults in the prevention and management of falls. The recommendations are intended to be used alongside the therapist's clinical expertise in their assessment of need and implementation of interventions. The guideline reviewed evidence relating to improved identification and assessment of people at risk; improved intervention to reduce falls risk; interventions to maximise functional independence, including positive risk taking; self-management; and improved understanding of the importance of education and training. Details of the guideline development process and guideline methodology are also included. The guideline recommendations focus on three key categories, to reflect the occupational therapists role: keeping safe at home: reducing risk of falls; keeping active: reducing fear of falling; falls management: making it meaningful. This guideline will also be useful to inform service users and carers, other health professionals, managers and commissioners working in adult services, about the roles and responsibilities of the occupational therapist in this area. Appendices provide details of the service user consultation; literature search strategy and evidence-based review tables. (Edited publisher abstract)
Living well through activity in care homes: the toolkit
- Author:
- COLLEGE OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS
- Publisher:
- College of Occupational Therapists
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Place of publication:
- London
An online toolkit containing practical ideas of how to support care home residents to live their lives doing the day-to-day activities that are important to them. As well as leisure and social activities, this may include tasks such as cooking or cleaning. It is based on the principle of 'Take the CUE', which means: to Connect with, Understand and Encourage residents. The toolkit is in five separate sections, each aimed at a different audience. These are: care home residents, their family and friends; care home staff, owners and managers; commissioners and inspectors; and occupational therapists. It also contains training materials and audit tools to review and evidence aspects of care such as personalisation and choice. The toolkit was developed using an External Reference Group, consultation with stakeholders and using feedback from pilots held in care homes. (Edited publisher abstract)
Living well through activity in care homes: care home owners and managers
- Author:
- COLLEGE OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS
- Editors:
- TANCOCK Karin, ROBERTS Julia
- Publishers:
- College of Occupational Therapists, British Association of Occupational Therapists
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 161
- Place of publication:
- London
This is one of five separate sections of Living well through activity in care homes: the toolkit which has been developed by the College of Occupational Therapists (COT). It suggests ideas for activities and how to motivate residents to take part in activities. It draws attention to the importance of training, and also supports activity provision qualifications developed by Skills for Care, the National Association for Providers of Activities for Older People (NAPA), employers and other key partners. It includes links to occupational therapy leaflets and to resources of other organisations (Original abstract)
Living well through activity in care homes: care home staff resources
- Author:
- COLLEGE OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS
- Editors:
- TANCOCK Karin, ROBERTS Julia
- Publishers:
- College of Occupational Therapists, British Association of Occupational Therapists
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 123
- Place of publication:
- London
This is one of five separate sections of Living well through activity in care homes: the toolkit which has been developed by the College of Occupational Therapists (COT). It offers care home staff ideas and suggestions for activities, about how to motivate residents to take part in activities, and on the importance of communicating with residents, their relatives and close friends. A section on balancing risk and choice encourages a person-centred approach that will enable a person remaining independent as possible and to continue with usual activity. his guide draws attention to the importance of training, and also supports activity provision qualifications developed by Skills for Care, the National Association for Providers of Activities for Older People (NAPA), employers and other key partners. It includes links to occupational therapy leaflets and to resources of other organisations. (Original abstract)
Minor adaptations without delay: a practical guide and technical specifications for housing associations
- Authors:
- COLLEGE OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS, HOUSING CORPORATION
- Publisher:
- College of Occupational Therapists
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 2 booklets in pack
- Place of publication:
- London
Too often, small alterations to people's homes are slowed by red tape. Delays are not only frustrating, but dangerous, too. Such minor adaptations can transform lives and safeguard people in their home and help them to maintain their independence. Yet, according to a new report, Assante is one of the lucky ones. All too often, people requesting minor works costing as little as £50 face huge delays from a system that is bureaucratic, inflexible and over-professionalised. Indeed, many people unable to cope at home end up in residential care or, worse, in hospital while waiting to be assessed. A big part of the problem is that it has become common practice for housing associations to refer people to occupational therapists for assessments for even the most basic equipment. This practice must be scrapped, says the report, which highlights examples of good practice where tenants' needs are met quickly.