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Understanding difficulties with speech and language
- Author:
- MORRIS Clare
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Dementia Care, 8(2), March 2000, pp.24-26.
- Publisher:
- Hawker
Explains how communication is affected by the specific speech and language difficulties people with dementia may experience.
Drawing out views on services: a new staff-based approach
- Author:
- ALLEN Kate
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Dementia Care, 8(6), November 2000, pp.16-19.
- Publisher:
- Hawker
In the first of a three-part series, the author introduces Hearing the Voice of People with Dementia, a project exploring the process of staff, rather than outside researchers, undertaking service user consultation work with people with dementia.
Wellbeing in dementia: an occupational approach for therapists and carers
- Authors:
- PERRIN Tessa, MAY Hazel
- Publisher:
- Harcourt
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 176p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Draws on developmental theory to propose a model of practice for dementia care which concentrates on the occupational potential of the person with dementia. Looks at the relationship between occupation, wellbeing and dementia and offers practical strategies to improve wellbeing.
Lifelong learning: improving opportunities for visually impaired older adults
- Author:
- McCANDLISH Cheryll
- Publisher:
- Royal National Association for the Blind
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 32p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Aims to identify factors which visually impaired older people consider would significantly improve their access to adult education. Describes the range of educational provision available and the means by which it is funded. Discusses ways in which better publicity and marketing can encourage participation from visually impaired older people. Explores the role of pre-entry assessment in aiding learners. Discusses how appropriate transport, premises, equipment, tutors and volunteers are needed for this group of learners. Discusses issues related to curriculum and learning approaches. Concludes by considering factors which inhibit take-up and opportunities for progression in learning.
Technology for independence: telecare - technology for older people
- Authors:
- BROWNSELL Simon, PORTEUS Jeremy
- Journal article citation:
- Housing Care and Support, 3(3), September 2000, pp.27-29.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This article is based on the report 'Using Telecare: Exploring Technologies for Independent Living for Older People', which contains the findings of a lifestyle monitoring system. The report sets the project in the context of other work in the field of care of older people in the UK and of related health and social care initiatives. The authors identify the research agenda involved in the further development of lifestyle monitoring and that surrounding telecare in general.
Preferences for surrogate decision makers, informal communication, and advance directives among community-dwelling elders: results from a national study
- Author:
- HOPP Faith P.
- Journal article citation:
- Gerontologist, 40(4), August 2000, pp.449-457.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
This American study, drawing on a national representative sample of adults aged 70 and older, addresses the need for greater information on advance care planning among older adults. The results suggest the need to develop interventions aimed at strengthening knowledge and understanding of advance directives, particularly for African Americans and persons with lower levels of educational attainment. They further suggest the need for more research on the factors related to informal communication between older adults and their family members on issues related to advance care planning.
Assessment for reaching people with dementia through their senses
- Author:
- WAREING Lesley
- Publisher:
- University of Stirling. Dementia Services Development Centre
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 38p.
- Place of publication:
- Stirling
Multisensory work is now commonplace but we need to be sure we are taking a planned and considered approach. This book written by an experienced Occupational Therapist, advises staff in the development of communication techniques with their patients.
Variables impacting on patient's perceptions of discharge from short-stay hospitalisation or same-day surgery
- Authors:
- ROWE William S., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Health and Social Care in the Community, 8(6), November 2000, pp.362-371.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Article presents components of a Canadian study designed to examine the hospital experience of older patients and their recovery at home. Variables related to the degree of patient involvement in decisions about their treatment and their and discharge plans. Levels of health and recovery-related information reported by patients and their level of confidence in ability to resume regular activities once home were also measured. Generally, individuals reported what many would consider having received less than optimal levels of information about their illness and recovery at home. Many patients also reported that neither participated, nor were consulted on their needs or perceptions during their hospitalisation. Expectations were that problems that patients might experience once home would have their origins in problems from within the community. However, the community resources were found to be less implicated and hospital resources more so. This suggests the importance of examining institutional issues, even when one is focusing on the delivery of community services.
Care for ethnic minorities: the professional's view
- Authors:
- PATEL Naina, MIRZA Naheed
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Dementia Care, 8(1), January 2000, pp.26-28.
- Publisher:
- Hawker
In this first of three articles on the findings of the CNEOPSA project, the authors discuss the issues raised by professional carers, and address the question: what do the professionals need in caring for people with dementia from ethnic minorities?
Person-centred care: creative approaches to individualised care for people with dementia
- Editor:
- BENSON Sue.
- Publisher:
- Hawker
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 43p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Explores the concept of person-centred care applied to people with dementia through thirteen case studies. Issues discussed include: discovering the individual's unique personality; using information from the past to improve communication; developing culturally sensitive services; understanding the causes of disturbed behaviour; the relationship between person and caregiver; and achieving success without medication.