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Person-centred thinking with older people: 6 essential practices
- Authors:
- SANDERSON Helen, BOWN Helen, BAILEY Gill
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 96
- Place of publication:
- London
Drawing on a wealth of experience of working with older people, this book presents six essential person-centred practices. Person-centred practices are a key way to provide the best possible care and support for older people and help them to be active and valued members of the community. Each of the practices is designed to support the individual and put what is important to and for the person at the forefront of their care. Each practice has been tailored so that older people can express more easily what does and does not work for them. By actively listening and making each person feel appreciated, the practices represent practical tools for frontline practitioners to form good relationships with people in their care. With supporting stories and full colour photographs to illustrate how person-centred thinking and practice is used in real-life settings, the book contains many examples to help practitioners to overcome challenges and to implement positive, effective changes to care. (Edited publisher abstract)
All Wales risk identification checklist (RIC) and quick start guidance for domestic abuse, stalking and 'honour'-based violence
- Author:
- OLDER PEOPLE'S COMMISSIONER FOR WALES
- Publisher:
- Older People's Commissioner for Wales
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 8
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
This checklist provides a consistent and simple tool for practitioners who work with adult victims of domestic abuse in order to help them identify those who are at high risk of harm and whose cases should be referred to a multi-agency risk assessment conference meeting in order to manage their risk. Domestic abuse can take many forms but it is usually perpetrated by men towards women in an intimate relationship such as boyfriend/girlfriend, husband/wife. This checklist can also be used for lesbian, gay, bisexual relationships and for situations of ‘honour’-based violence or family violence including abuse of the older person. Domestic abuse can include physical, emotional, mental, sexual or financial abuse as well as coercive control, stalking and harassment. The document includes notes to help understand the significance of the questions on the checklist. (Edited publisher abstract)
Surveillance technologies in care homes: seven principles for their use
- Author:
- FISK Malcolm John
- Journal article citation:
- Working with Older People, 19(2), 2015, pp.51-59.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to consider the use of surveillance technologies in care homes and the way in which they can help protect older people. It signals an ethical way forward for their use that de-fuses the heightened rhetoric associated with concerns about the abuse. Totally, seven principles are put forward by which the use of surveillance technologies can be supported. Design/methodology/approach: The paper recognises the significance of technological developments and the key part that they now play in helping people live more independently. Surveillance technologies have a part in this within care homes, but there are important ethical considerations – notably around the way in which concerns for privacy are balanced with those about people’s safety and autonomy. Findings: The paper points to an approach that can guide the use of surveillance technologies within care homes. The seven principles put forward will be built on through further work in 2015 including care home residents, family carers, formal care providers and others. In setting out these principles the paper mediates between the positions of those who argue the merits of such technologies and those who point to some of them, notably cameras, as undermining people’s privacy and the nature of the “care relationship”. Originality/value: The subject matter of the paper is important because of the attention being given to problems of abuse in care settings; and the freedom by which anyone can access technologies that can be used for surveillance. The paper is timely and carries substantial originality. (Publisher abstract)
Hospice enabled dementia care: the first steps
- Author:
- HOSPICE UK
- Publisher:
- Hospice UK
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 51
- Place of publication:
- London
This is a guide to assist hospices consider their contribution as local players in the provision of care for people living with, and affected by, a diagnosis of dementia. It explains why dementia care is an increasingly important strategic consideration for palliative and end of life care providers including hospices and considers the degree to which the hospice sector has started to acknowledge the dementia challenge. The document examines the principles underpinning high quality care for people with dementia, their families and carers, and the specific strengths of hospices in taking forward this agenda. The guide sets out what hospices must do to support people with dementia, their families and carers, focusing on: a corporate commitment to reach out to people affected by dementia; a collaborative approach to the development of services and skills in response to the needs of people affected by a diagnosis of dementia; a creative approach to adapting existing models of care to meet new needs and preferences; an evidence-based approach to care and the care environment; and investment in the development and support of its workforce (staff and volunteers). A selection of resources to help hospices achieve high quality care for people with dementia, their families and carers is also included. (Edited publisher abstract)
BUDI orchestra method: a guide. Steps to creating a community-based music group for people living with dementia and their carers
- Author:
- BAKER Andy
- Publisher:
- Bournemouth University Dementia Institute
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 26
- Place of publication:
- Bournemouth
Provides information and guidance on setting up a community-based music group, using music with people with dementia to create an opportunity for enjoyment, social engagement and group learning. The guide explores: how to prepare, creating the group environment, selecting a team, the instruments, and the music and styles of music; how to structure the rehearsals; and how to deliver a performance, choosing the location and the layout, and knowing what to do before and after the performance. Advice and tips are illustrated through a number of case studies and examples. (Edited publisher abstract)
Becoming a dementia-friendly arts venue: a practical guide
- Authors:
- ALLEN Penny, et al
- Publisher:
- Alzheimer's Society
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 40
- Place of publication:
- London
A guide for arts venue managers and staff on how to make the environment, facilities and programming of arts venues accessible to people with dementia, their families and carers. The guide covers: community engagement and where to find information and support to engage with people living with dementia and their carers; accessibility and how to publicise a venue to people with dementia and making it a welcoming and safe space; how to programme events and activities that take people with dementia needs into account. This guide contains examples of successful initiatives around the country and a list of resources that provide more in-depth information about becoming dementia friendly. (Edited publisher abstract)
Managing adult malnutrition in the community: a spotlight on information, help and support available for patients and carers in England
- Author:
- PATIENTS ASSOCIATION
- Publisher:
- Patients Association
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 57
- Place of publication:
- Harrow
This report sets out our recommendations to improve the quality of nutrition and hydration support, drawing on information from patient sources, from a review of recent work into malnutrition by government and concerned charitable organisations, from two specific dedicated surveys and from a Freedom of Information request to NHS Trusts. There are currently more than three million people in the UK who are either malnourished or at risk of malnutrition. The report looks at malnutrition prevalence, policy and practice; prevention and treatment of malnutrition; nutritional care in hospitals and the view from patients and professionals; and nutritional support in the community. The report makes a set of recommendations, including: developing a nutrition measurement and audit tool for nutritional care in all care settings; raising awareness; ensuring that nutrition and hydration care is integral to any training provided to care professionals in all care settings; and ensuring GPs and other community healthcare professionals take an active role in monitoring and addressing malnutrition. (Edited publisher abstract)
Quick guide: technology in care homes
- Authors:
- NHS ENGLAND, et al
- Publisher:
- NHS England
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 4
- Place of publication:
- London
This quick guide highlights a number of case studies from around the country where technology is being used successfully to enhance the delivery of care to support independent living (telecare), to enhance the health and wellbeing information exchange between patients and professionals (telehealth) and to enhance the information exchange between professionals (telemedicine). It also includes information about secure email and collaboration. Drawing on the case studies, the guide sets out a series of top tips for developing and implementing successful technological initiatives. (Edited publisher abstract)
Ageing Well in Wales: introduction to co-producing age-friendly environments with older people in Wales
- Author:
- AGEING WELL IN WALES
- Publisher:
- Ageing Well in Wales
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 7
This guide is designed as an introduction to the rationale and practice of coproducing age-friendly environments with older people. It makes the case for why it is essential to make older people equal partners at every stage of developing age-friendly environments and presents an overview of the core principles that need to be taken into account when developing such an approach. These are: older people are involved in the entire process from beginning to end; they feel safe to speak and be heard; issues relevant to older people are addressed; the decision making process is clear; the skills and experience of older people are central to the process of change; the meetings, materials and infrastructure are accessible to older people; and progress is evaluated through looking at real changes in the lives of older people and agreeing how this can be measured. (Edited publisher abstract)
Heatwave plan for England: supporting vulnerable people before and during a heatwave: advice for health and social care professionals
- Author:
- PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND
- Publisher:
- Public Health England
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 18
- Place of publication:
- London
This factsheet is part of a national programme to reduce the health risks by alerting people to the dangers of severe heat and encouraging them to plan in advance what to do in the event of a heatwave. Heatwaves can happen with little warning and illness and death can occur within the first couple of days. This leaflet offers advice both on caring for people most at risk during a heatwave, and on organising others who provide care. Example advice cards for commissioners of health and social care, Directors of Public Health and health and social care staff are also included. (Edited publisher abstract)