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Mistreatment of older people in the United Kingdom: findings from the first National Prevalence Study
- Authors:
- BIGGS Simon, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 20(1), January 2009, pp.1-14.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
The National Prevalence Study of Elder Mistreatment took place in 2006 and included 2,111 respondents aged 66 and over from England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland who answered a face-to-face questionnaire. Mistreatment by family members, close friends or care workers was reported by 2.6%, with the most common form being neglect (1.1%) followed by financial abuse (0.6%), psychological abuse (0.4%), physical abuse (0.4%) and sexual abuse (0.2%). Women were significantly more likely to have experienced mistreatment than men but there were gender differences according to type of abuse and perpetrator, and divergent patterns for neglect, financial and interpersonal abuse. Further analysis of the data also indicated that the likelihood of mistreatment varied according to socioeconomic position and health status.
Nutritional advice in common clinical situations (revised August 2009)
- Author:
- BRITISH GERIATRICS SOCIETY
- Publisher:
- British Geriatrics Society
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Place of publication:
- London
Under-nutrition in older people admitted to hospital is common, and the risk of being malnourished increases during hospitalisation. It is also poorly detected by nursing and medical staff. This good practice guide paper covers nutrition screening, the importance of creating the right environment to support eating and drinking, management of under-nutrition in hospital, ethical and legal considerations, nutrition and stroke, nutrition and dementia, and nutrition in the community and care homes. It includes reference to key resources and guidance about nutritional care in hospital, and makes recommendations covering the advice of dieticians and speech and language therapists, training to enable health professionals to assess and meet nutritional demands, management of dysphagia, policies for review of patients, and development of policies to support nutrition which include auditable standards.
An introduction to vascular dementia
- Author:
- ALZHEIMER'S SOCIETY
- Publisher:
- Alzheimer's Society
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 28p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Vascular dementia is the second most common form of dementia after Alzheimer's disease. Dementia is used to describe the symptoms that occur when the brain is damaged by specific diseases. These diseases include Alzheimer's disease and Vascular dementia. Someone with dementia may have difficulties remembering, solving problems or concentrating. Vascular dementia is a type of dementia caused by problems in the supply of blood to the brain. This information booklet is designed to help anyone who works with and supports people with Vascular dementia to understand the condition. It explains the causes, symptoms and treatments available. Contents include chapters on: what is dementia; what is vascular dementia and; diagnosing vascular dementia; factors that may cause vascular dementia; treatment; support; guidance for health professionals; and useful organisations
Safeguarding people with dementia: recognising adult abuse
- Author:
- PRITCHARD Jacki
- Publisher:
- Alzheimer's Society
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 23p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This booklet, produced by Alzheimer's Society and Action on Elder Abuse, is designed to help those who work with people with dementia become aware of the potential causes and signs of abuse. People with dementia can be particularly vulnerable to abuse and mistreatment for many reasons. Dementia can also make it harder to detect when abuse is taking place. The booklet provides guidance on action to be taken and where to go for support. Contents include chapters on: what is dementia; what is abuse; why are people with dementia vulnerable to abuse; how do we recognise abuse; what action should be taken; and where to go for support?
Each day is different: an introduction to the care and support of people with dementia
- Author:
- ALZHEIMER'S SOCIETY
- Publisher:
- Alzheimer's Society
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 20p.
- Place of publication:
- London
- Edition:
- 2nd ed.
This booklet is a beginner's guide to working with people with dementia. It is designed to help staff in the first few weeks in their role and will also be useful for those who have been working with people with dementia for a while. The booklet provides practical tips on how staff should approach working with people with dementia and also suggests simple ways to boost confidence to make a real difference to the lives of people with dementia. Contents include chapters on: each day is different; The first days in the job; What is dementia; You can make a difference; It’s good to talk; dignity; understanding how dementia affects behaviour; enjoy your work; and further information.
Food and nutrition for people with dementia
- Author:
- UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING. Dementia Services Development Centre
- Publisher:
- University of Stirling. Dementia Services Development Centre
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 36p.
- Place of publication:
- Stirling
This guide for care workers in the UK was designed by the Dementia Services Development Centre at Stirling University to raise awareness of the eating and drinking difficulties faced by people with dementia. It details problems likely to occur on a daily basis and practical ways to deal with them. Chapter focus on: the importance of individual care and getting to know personal likes and dislikes; the emotional, behavioural and physical changes associated with dementia and the impact that has on a person’s 'normal' intake of food and drink; practical solutions such as making meal and snack times mutually enjoyable to both service user and care worker to techniques designed to maintain calmness, flexibility and dignity in those with dementia; and ways to achieve a healthier diet with reference to fluid balance, finger food, and special diets and supplements. The guide includes two appendices listing important nutrients for those with dementia and advice on what to do if someone chokes. It concludes with a quiz of exercises and multiple choice questions, and discussion points to help check the reader’s level of understanding, with a guide to further reading and contacts points.
The future of extra care and retirement housing
- Author:
- HANOVER
- Publisher:
- Hanover Group
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 9p.
- Place of publication:
- Staines
It is now 20 years since Hanover Housing Association built its first Extra Care housing project. This paper, written by Hanover’s Chair and Chief Executive, considers whether Extra Care has been a good model for providing housing for older people and if the concept of Extra Care housing is the best approach for the future. He concludes that Extra Care housing has been highly successful and meets the needs and aspirations of its residents. However, in this more austere financial environment economies are needed and this paper looks at the areas of on-site care, communal facilities, and the meal service to see where savings can be made. The aim for the future is to provide more cost-effective services that meet aspirations for independence and fit comfortably with the principles of personalisation.
The M Technique for dementia
- Author:
- BUCKLE Jane
- Journal article citation:
- Working with Older People, 13(3), September 2009, pp.22-24.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
The M Technique is a registered method of gentle structured touch suitable for anyone, following a choreographed sequence of strokes, at a set pace and set pressure. The author explains how the M Technique, started in the United States and now used in approximately 40 hospitals in the United States and 20 hospices in the United Kingdom, is being used in a variety of care settings to calm, soothe and reassure patients, and the benefits it gives to people with dementia.
Ageing and well-being in an international context
- Author:
- CLIFTON Jonathan
- Publisher:
- Institute for Public Policy Research
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 36p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
The author asks what lessons the UK can learn from several case studies from overseas about how the well-being of older people can be incorporated into a wider range of policy areas than those, traditionally, of pensions, health and social care. For example, in the UK an ageing population brings more focus onto mental health, loneliness and isolation issues, whereas life satisfaction is highest in Japan among those over 65. In addition, case studies from Ireland, the United States, Norway, Finland, New Zealand and China are presented with much variation in findings. Examples of how the well-being of older people can be addressed in the four key areas of relationships, work, learning and the built environment are discussed and put forward by the author as good practice for the future of an ageing population in the UK.
Understanding Alzheimer's disease and other dementias
- Authors:
- GRAHAM Nori, WARNER James
- Publisher:
- Family Doctor
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 160p.
- Place of publication:
- Poole
Dementia is a term used to describe any condition where a variety of different brain functions such as memory, thinking, recognition, language, planning and personality deteriorate over time. Everyone gets more forgetful as they get older but that does not mean that they have dementia - it is not part of normal ageing. The most common type of dementia is Alzheimer's disease, but there are several other types. This book is intended for patients and carers and for anyone who may be worried that they or one their family or friends may have dementia. Chapters include: Symptoms of dementia; Treatments for dementia; Living with dementia; Future prospects.