Northern Ireland. Department of Health and Social Services. Social Services Insp
Publication year:
1993
Pagination:
67p.,tables.
Place of publication:
Belfast
Looks at policy issues and goes on to deal with: prevalence of dementia in Northern Ireland; models of existing practice; current practice in 5 day care units; and elements of good practice. Also includes a directory of day care services. A separate volume contains a literature review.
Looks at policy issues and goes on to deal with: prevalence of dementia in Northern Ireland; models of existing practice; current practice in 5 day care units; and elements of good practice. Also includes a directory of day care services. A separate volume contains a literature review.
Subject terms:
inspection, older people, carers, day services, dementia;
The Shared Care Option Placements for Elderly People team, in Lewisham, which provides short- and long-term residential placements for elderly people has just completed a six-month pilot project, aimed at offering black elders and elderly people suffering from mental ill-health a flexible alternative to the more traditional day care services. The scheme involves people being cared for in carers' own homes; an approach which is viewed as having much to offer black elders in particular, as they may be reluctant to enter an all-white environment. Looks at this alternative to day centres.
The Shared Care Option Placements for Elderly People team, in Lewisham, which provides short- and long-term residential placements for elderly people has just completed a six-month pilot project, aimed at offering black elders and elderly people suffering from mental ill-health a flexible alternative to the more traditional day care services. The scheme involves people being cared for in carers' own homes; an approach which is viewed as having much to offer black elders in particular, as they may be reluctant to enter an all-white environment. Looks at this alternative to day centres.
Subject terms:
mental health problems, older people, social services, social care provision, carers, black and minority ethnic people, day services;
Northern Ireland. Department of Health and Social Services. Social Services Insp
Publication year:
1993
Pagination:
29p.,bibliog.
Place of publication:
Belfast
Literature review concerning day-care provisions for sufferers of dementia, conducted as a preliminary to an SSI inspection in Northern Ireland.
Literature review concerning day-care provisions for sufferers of dementia, conducted as a preliminary to an SSI inspection in Northern Ireland.
Extended abstract:
FITZPATRICK J.S., MARTIN P., CULBERT E.A.N. Inspection of day care services for dementia sufferers and their carers in Northern Ireland: a literature review. Northern Ireland. Department of Health and Social Services. Social Services Inspectorate, 1993.
Summary
Literature review concerning day-care provisions for sufferers of dementia, conducted as a preliminary to an SSI inspection in Northern Ireland.
Context
The Northern Ireland population over 65 has doubled in the twentieth century from 6% to 12%, while the vast majority of dementia sufferers are cared for in the community, with families as the main carers. However, day case services for this population have been relatively underfunded and lacking in strategy.
Contents
Report discusses the condition of dementia, ethical considerations, and policy and practice issues related to day-care provision and issues relevant to inspections.
Conclusion
The literature review contributed to the formulation of questions about day centres and providing agencies, to be put in the course of the subsequent inspection.
134 references
Subject terms:
inspection, literature reviews, older people, carers, day services, dementia;
The closure of NHS facilities means there is now a severe shortage of day care places for adults. Users, carers and professionals alike hold mixed feelings on the services which should be provided.
The closure of NHS facilities means there is now a severe shortage of day care places for adults. Users, carers and professionals alike hold mixed feelings on the services which should be provided.
Subject terms:
learning disabilities, older people, physical disabilities, service users, social care provision, statistical methods, user participation, adults, day centres, day services;
Devon SSD is investing in four Community Care Support Centres to replace residential care for elderly people. It is the philosophy of the centres to help elderly people return to or stay in their own or small-scale homes. Looks at how the project is being put into place.
Devon SSD is investing in four Community Care Support Centres to replace residential care for elderly people. It is the philosophy of the centres to help elderly people return to or stay in their own or small-scale homes. Looks at how the project is being put into place.
Subject terms:
independence, models, older people, rehabilitation, social services, social care provision, community care, day centres, day services;
European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions
Publication year:
1993
Pagination:
88p.
Place of publication:
Dublin
Contains 14 examples of projects and initiatives from EC member states designed to support carers of older people. These include: a sitting service; leave of absence and allowances for carers; support groups for carers; advice bureau for carers; help for dementia sufferers and their carers; local day centres; and respite care.
Contains 14 examples of projects and initiatives from EC member states designed to support carers of older people. These include: a sitting service; leave of absence and allowances for carers; support groups for carers; advice bureau for carers; help for dementia sufferers and their carers; local day centres; and respite care.
Subject terms:
home care, older people, short break care, volunteers, carers, day centres, day services, dementia;
Location(s):
Belgium, Denmark, Europe, France, Ireland, Italy, Germany, Netherlands, Portugal