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Dementia and technology: a discussion of the practical and ethical issues surrounding the use of technology in helping people with dementia
- Author:
- MARSHALL Mary
- Publisher:
- Counsel and Care
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 27p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Perspectives: alarm bells ringing
- Author:
- BENN Melissa
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 25.9.97, 1997, p.16.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Argues it is time to start thinking seriously about some of the rapidly developing technologies now being introduced to enhance the safety of vulnerable older people. The author believes tagging may be one step too far.
Living well into old age: findings
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
Three samples of over 1,500 people aged 65 and over were followed up between 1986/7 and 1992/3. The study aimed to explore what is 'successful' ageing in terms of what sustains well-being and quality of life. The study, by the authors of St Bartholomew's Hospital Medical College and King's College London.
Equipment for older or disabled people and the law
- Author:
- MANDELSTAM Michael
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 550p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Explains the provision, both in law and practice, of equipment and home adaptations to assist older or disabled people in daily living. Characterised by ill defined statutory responsibilities and terminology, and an under developed consumer retail market, the system of provision has long been recognised as chaotic and confusing for professionals and public alike. This book aims to focus on these weaknesses and attempt to promote better practice, as well as to assist people to understand the law when things go wrong.
A perspective on current issues in housing for older people: based on a presentation to Age Concern London's 1996 Annual General Meeting
- Author:
- APPLETON Nigel
- Publisher:
- Age Concern
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 13p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Paper looking at the housing needs of older people and the roles of local authorities, the Housing Corporation and government legislation in helping them stay in their own homes.
Continuing care for older people
- Editor:
- DENHAM Michael J.
- Publisher:
- Stanley Thornes
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 422p.,diags.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Cheltenham
Examines the issues surrounding the long term care available to older people. Includes papers on: quality issues for older people in continuing care accommodation; standards; audit and quality management; ethical dilemmas; role of the purchasers in continuing care; the mixed economy and long term care; patients and residents rights; quality of life; community care; the physicians role; nursing care; occupational therapy for older people with mental health problems; the role of the physiotherapist; communication; nutritional care; furniture and equipment; education and creativity; and art, music and drama therapy. Concludes with a series of case studies looking at improving quality of life.
State of the art in dementia care
- Editor:
- MARSHALL Mary
- Publisher:
- Centre for Policy on Ageing
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 260p.,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- London
Collection of papers. Part 1 looks at listening to people with dementia and their carers and includes chapters on: collaboration and interdependence; remembering the relationship in family caregiving for people with dementia; the impact of dementia on young carers; hearing the voices of people with dementia; the experience of writing with people with dementia; and the uniqueness of people with dementia. Part 2 is on policies and services, including: the European Alzheimer Clearing House; taking dementia services in Victoria into the 21st century; public policy in dementia care; staff issues in hospital and in the community; old age psychiatry and older people with dementia; home based respite care; personal finances; elder abuse; and advocacy. Part 3 looks at working together, including: team approaches to risk management; joint working; workforce recruitment and development; and community dementia team development in Coventry. Part 4 deals with interventions, Part 5 with buildings, fixtures and fittings, Part 6 with staff training; Part 7 with younger people with dementia; Part 8 with the media; Part 9 is on evaluation and critique and Part 10 examines death, sexuality and spirituality.