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Effective social work with older people
- Authors:
- KERR Brian, et al
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Executive. Social Research
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 4p.
Older people do not require social work support simply because of their age. They are not an homogenous group with a single set of needs. This study has highlighted the potential limitations of categorising older people as a separate service user group, as if different from other adults. Many people come to social workers’ attention for the first time following the onset of illness or frailty in old age. Others may have experienced difficulties during adult life which are exacerbated, or combine with adverse circumstances, as they grow older. As part of the 21st Century Social Work Review, the Scottish Executive asked the Social Work Research Centre at the University of Stirling to review the evidence base for effective social work with older people. This short piece of work (conducted during July and August 2005) involved a review of various key texts and recent research.
Telehealthcare and falls: using telehealthcare effectively in the support of people at risk of falling
- Editors:
- KERR Brian, MURRAY Ann, (eds.)
- Publisher:
- University of Stirling. Dementia Services Development Centre
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 43p.
- Place of publication:
- Stirling
As people grow older or develop certain disabilities, the risk of falling increases, and, almost as importantly, associated levels of anxiety can increase. People who are more vulnerable and dependent as a consequence of age or disability ought to have the same access to, and benefits from, the increasingly cheap and accessible technology. This book explains how telehealthcare can enable a fast response to falls, offering reassurance as well as a practical response in an emergency. It also describes how telehealthcare – that is, equipment combined with assessment, monitoring and response services – can reduce the risk of falling as part of a comprehensive individualised falls prevention and management programme. Additionally, it describes the role telehealthcare can play in providing support and reassurance to carers. In summary, this book outlines how telehealthcare can contribute to improved outcomes for people at high risk of falling. It includes sections on: definitions of telehealthcare (along with the related concepts of telecare, telehealth, assistive technology and environmental controls); the causes, consequences, prevention and management of falls; the importance of good needs and risk assessments; ethical dilemmas and how these can be resolved; how the risk of falls and the resultant harm they cause can best be reduced and managed using telehealthcare as part of a package of risk assessment, management, prevention, care and support; issues particular to carers; and case examples and an outline training programme.