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Using 'Talking Mats' to help people with dementia to communicate
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
The deterioration of communication between people with dementia and their carers is one of the most distressing aspects of the illness. This project aimed to establish whether Talking Mats a low-tech communication framework, help people with dementia to communicate, and to examine how effective they are for people at different stages of dementia.
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
Calculating operating costs for care homes
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
New research by William Laing of health and community care analysts Laing & Buisson has devised a means of calculating the reasonable operating costs of efficient care homes for older and older mentally infirm people. The research is intended to offer a guide to all parties involved in negotiating baseline fee rates in a transparent and robust way.
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
Previous research has demonstrated that, given the right support, individuals with dementia can express opinions about services. However, staff need help with identifying and using opportunities for meaningful consultation. This study by Kate Allan explored how staff can encourage people with dementia to express their views and preferences in the course of day-to-day practice. The focus was on the process of undertaking service user consultation with people with dementia.
Day care in rural areas: findings
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
An evaluation of four small innovative day centres established by Age Concern Northern Ireland between 1991 and 1994 in rural areas showed that day care offers some means of meeting the needs of older people with dementia for social and intellectual stimulation and their carers' need for respite. However, the location made particular demands upon the service.