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Activities that paint a thousand words
- Author:
- MacGREGOR Kate
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Dementia Care, 13(6), November 2005, pp.19-20.
- Publisher:
- Hawker
The communications manager at BUPA Care Homes explains how an arts project enabled residents at a dementia care unit to express themselves, and describes the positive effect it had on the care team.
A bright spark of an idea for creative expression
- Author:
- MOODY Victoria
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Dementia Care, 13(5), September 2005, pp.26-27.
- Publisher:
- Hawker
Ignition is a magazine for older people with mental health needs published by Essex County Council. This article describes its development, launch and future plans.
Ageism and ageist language across the life span: intimate relationships and non-intimate interactions
- Authors:
- NUSSBAUM Jon F., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Issues, 61(2), June 2005, pp.287-305.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
The possible effects of ageist language and ageism on the structure and function of intimate and non-intimate relationships have received significant attention from social scientists. Recent research grounded in communication accommodation theory , the communication predicament model of ageing , the communication enhancement model of ageing, and ageing and stereotype research byHummert (1994)and colleagues point toward the numerous consequences of both negative and positive attitudes toward ageing. Focusing specifically on health care settings, this article reviews recent theoretical positions and empirical findings that link ageist language and ageism to these positive and negative social consequences, and offers pragmatic suggestions and directions for future research.
Elderly persons' preferences for topics of discussion and shared interest groups
- Authors:
- COHEN-MANSFIELD Jiska, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 44(3/4), 2005, pp.39-57.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Less than 20% of elderly persons age 65 and over participate in senior center activities. Therefore, there is a need to clarify the preferences of older persons for activities. This paper represents the first attempt to systematically determine such interests in order to better tailor programs to this population. Participants in the study were 148 residents of five low-income independent senior apartment buildings in Maryland. Two types of assessments of interest were attempted. The highest rates of interest exhibited were for music groups, followed by games, health and legal issues, aging/memory problems, and movies or videos. Overall interest in groups was related to higher level of education, greater loneliness, and younger age.
Caregiver-carereceiver communication part 2: overcoming the influence of stereotypical role expectations
- Authors:
- EDWARDS Helen, CHAPMAN Helen
- Journal article citation:
- Quality in Ageing, 5(3), November 2004, pp.3-12.
- Publisher:
- Pier Professional
- Place of publication:
- Brighton
Part 1 of this paper explored the premise that a role predicament of caring exists within family caregiving relationships, arguing that dysfunctional patterns of communication develop in family caregiving relationships not only in response to stereotypical expectations of both caregiver and carereceiver concerning their role in the caregiving relationship. This was grounded in data from a large comprehensive study of older people and their family caregivers. This paper builds on the earlier contention and holds that more productive and effective forms of communication and caregiving relationships can be promoted through modification of role expectations and behaviours. The Health Promoting Communication Model is introduced and proposed as an appropriate framework for guiding both prevention and intervention strategies for health promoting communication in family caregiving.
Supporting the most vulnerable customers through digital switchover
- Author:
- OFCOM CONSUMER PANEL
- Publisher:
- OFCOM Consumer Panel
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 39p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Digital television switchover will be the biggest challenge for people who have to cope with it on their own, without the help of family, friends or neighbours. A realistic way to meet this challenge is to mobilise existing community networks. This will cost money. But it will be the key to providing the support that vulnerable people will need if they are to be helped to keep their access to television. Financial assistance should be offered to people currently eligible for TV licence fee exemptions or concessions (people over 75 or registered blind) to meet the costs of one-off purchases of equipment and any necessary aerial upgrade work needed to make the transition to digital.
Edith's weekend away: issues for advocates in dementia care
- Author:
- WELLS Sally
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Dementia Care, 12(4), July 2004, pp.18-19.
- Publisher:
- Hawker
The advocate's role is to represent the interests of their client - but sometimes knowing the client well suggests a more flexible approach. Looks at the relationship of a professional carer and an older woman with dementia, who both knew each other very well, and the dilemmas it presented in being an advocate.
Using pre-therapy techniques in dementia care
- Authors:
- DODDS Penny, MORTON Ian, PROUTY Garry
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Dementia Care, 12(2), March 2004, pp.25-28.
- Publisher:
- Hawker
Outlines the principles of Pre-Therapy, explaining and giving examples of how the techniques are used in practice with people with dementia.
Sounds familiar
- Author:
- VALIOS Natalie
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 3.4.03, 2003, pp.32-33.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Looks at the importance of communicating with service users sensibly and sensitively, avoiding patronising expressions that may give offence.
Exploring ways for staff to consult people with dementia about services
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
Guide for staff to finding out opinions of services from people with dementia