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Pain killer
- Author:
- FRANCIS Joy
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 15.12.94, 1994, pp.22-23.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
There is a growing problem of drug misuse among elderly people. Concern mainly relates to over-prescription of tranquillisers, but it was also discovered recently that there were older people in Glasgow who were injecting heroin. Looks at what is needed to tackle these problems.
Loneliness: the public health challenge of our time. A policy briefing by the Mental Health Foundation and Age Scotland
- Authors:
- MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION, AGE SCOTLAND
- Publisher:
- Mental Health Foundation Scotland
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 11
- Place of publication:
- London
This policy briefing, which focuses on loneliness among older people, explores the connection between loneliness and mental health. It reports new data commissioned by the Mental Health Foundation and Age Scotland which shows that a quarter of Scottish adults aged 65 and older experience depression when they are lonely. The paper provides 12 key recommendations to government and society to prevent and tackle loneliness and social isolation in older adults. These recommendations include: investment in community services to reduce and prevent hospital admissions; “Welcome Home Boxes” which contain information about activities and local support groups for older people discharged from hospital; investment in community transport to keep marginalised older people connected; and developing initiatives to encourage social inclusion for ethnic minority older people, including asylum seekers and refugees. (Edited publisher abstract)
The prevention and management of falls in the community: a framework for action for Scotland 2014/2015
- Author:
- SCOTLAND. Scottish Government
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Government
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 30
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Drawing on published research and guidance and the practical experience of health and social care professionals, this framework identifies and describes key actions to help prevent falls in the community in Scotland. Actions are provided for each of the four stages of the care pathway: supporting health improvement and self-management to reduce risk; identifying individuals at high risk of falls; responding to and individual who has just fallen and requires immediate assistance; and coordinated management, including specialist assessment. The actions represent the minimum standard of care an older person should expect to receive in Scotland. It provides a useful road map for developing a falls pathway and encourages and integrated approach between health, social care and the idependent sector. (Original abstract)
Telehealthcare and falls: using telehealthcare effectively in the support of people at risk of falling
- Editors:
- KERR Brian, MURRAY Ann, (eds.)
- Publisher:
- University of Stirling. Dementia Services Development Centre
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 43p.
- Place of publication:
- Stirling
As people grow older or develop certain disabilities, the risk of falling increases, and, almost as importantly, associated levels of anxiety can increase. People who are more vulnerable and dependent as a consequence of age or disability ought to have the same access to, and benefits from, the increasingly cheap and accessible technology. This book explains how telehealthcare can enable a fast response to falls, offering reassurance as well as a practical response in an emergency. It also describes how telehealthcare – that is, equipment combined with assessment, monitoring and response services – can reduce the risk of falling as part of a comprehensive individualised falls prevention and management programme. Additionally, it describes the role telehealthcare can play in providing support and reassurance to carers. In summary, this book outlines how telehealthcare can contribute to improved outcomes for people at high risk of falling. It includes sections on: definitions of telehealthcare (along with the related concepts of telecare, telehealth, assistive technology and environmental controls); the causes, consequences, prevention and management of falls; the importance of good needs and risk assessments; ethical dilemmas and how these can be resolved; how the risk of falls and the resultant harm they cause can best be reduced and managed using telehealthcare as part of a package of risk assessment, management, prevention, care and support; issues particular to carers; and case examples and an outline training programme.
A review of cleanliness, hygiene and infection control in care homes for older people 2005
- Author:
- CARE COMMISSION
- Publisher:
- Care Commission
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 25p.
- Place of publication:
- Dundee
Although the majority of Scotland's care homes have good procedures in place to prevent infection - but there is still much room for improvement. This review examined 916 inspection reports from 2003-04, and analysed compliance against a range of standards and regulations governing hygiene, cleanliness and infection control. The report shows that, at the time of inspection, 79% of homes appeared to be practising good infection control, by providing a clean environment and good hygiene practices. The remaining 21% were given requirements and recommendations for improvement. Most requirements were made about inadequate policies and procedures. Other reasons for putting requirements in place included the cleaning and maintenance of equipment, managing clinical waste, storing and serving food, and staff training.
Living, not existing: putting prevention at the heart of care for older people in Scotland
- Author:
- ROYAL COLLEGE OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS
- Publisher:
- Royal College of Occupational Therapists
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 16
- Place of publication:
- London
This report focuses on the important contribution that occupational therapists can make to support further integration of health and social care in Scotland. It looks at the role of occupational therapy in helping older people to remain independent and live in their own communities for as long as possible, preventing or delaying the need for expensive care long-term. The report focuses on three key areas: prevention or delaying the need for care and support; helping older people to remain in their communities; and ensuring equality of access to occupational therapy. In each area, the report provides examples of best practice to how occupational therapists can contribution to preventative, person-centred services and provides recommendations to improve the design and delivery of services. Service examples include community initiatives to prevent and reduce the risk of falls in Aberdeen and a telecare services to support people with dementia to remain at home. The recommendations include for occupational therapists to work more closely with general practitioners, take on leadership roles to provide expertise to community providers on the development of person and community centred services; and the development of formal partnership agreements across local housing, health and social care sectors to ensure all older people have access to occupational therapy services. (Edited publisher abstract)
Bringing home care: a vision for reforming home care in Scotland
- Author:
- GATHERUM Becca
- Publisher:
- Scottish Care
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 40
- Place of publication:
- Ayr
This report looks at the care at home sector’s role in delivering preventative care, drawing on the results of a survey of organisations delivering home care and housing support services in Scotland. A total of 82 care home organisations responded to the survey, which explored workforce challenges, financial and operational sustainability and wider stakeholder relationships. The report looks at the changing role of the home care sector, with the move away from relationship-based care and the provision of publicly funded care narrowing to those with high level support needs. It then considers the impact of these change on the home care workforce and on the commissioning and sustainability of services. The report highlights the value of preventative home care and suggests key principles that should be at the heart of a new model of home care. The final section makes suggestions for the future development of home care services in Scotland in the areas of workforce, commissioning, and prevention. (Edited publisher abstract)
Managing falls and fractures in care homes for older people: good practice resource
- Authors:
- CARE INSPECTORATE, NHS SCOTLAND
- Publishers:
- Care Inspectorate, NHS Scotland
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 96
- Place of publication:
- Dundee
- Edition:
- Rev. ed.
Good practice resource to help staff working with older people in care homes to assess how well falls prevention and management and the prevention of fractures is being addressed in their service. It aims to help staff to recognise quality care already in practice; identify and prioritise areas for improvement; and test and implement new ways of working to benefit both staff and residents. Sections include: an introduction to the topic of falls and fractures in care homes; guidance for improving the quality of care; prevention of falls and fractures; identifying and managing key risk factors for falls fractures; and working together with the wider health and social care team and other care homes; and education and written guidance for staff. The guide is accompanied by a range of tools, including a self-assessment form, which can be used to improve aspects of the management and prevention of falls and the prevention of fractures. Sections of the resource pack can also be used during staff induction and training to raise awareness and increase knowledge of falls prevention. Originally published in 2011, this revised edition incorporates learning from the Scottish Government’s ‘Up and About in Care Homes’ project, and includes a new section Guidance for improving the quality of care to help support care homes to make improvement to how they manage falls. (Edited publisher abstract)
Changing our view of older people's continence care
- Author:
- DENNIS Jacqueline
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 112(20), 2016, pp.12-14.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
An assumption is often made that incontinence is inevitable in older people, or those with dementia or other long-term conditions. However, research has highlighted strategies that can help them to remain continent. A working group was established to develop a resource to promote continence for people with dementia and long-term conditions. This article explores the resources's key messages, as well as the importance of changing how incontinence is viewed, and what health professionals and the public expect of continence services. (Publisher abstract)
Building community-based support with older people: evidence from other research reports
- Author:
- OUTSIDE THE BOX
- Publisher:
- Outside the Box
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 37
- Place of publication:
- Glasgow
This report, developed as a resource for community groups, draws on recent key reports, discussion papers and research studies to present evidence on creating and sustaining community-based support for older people, including those which older people lead. It provides definitions of terms and approaches used in community-based support; outlines the current the policy context in Scotland; and then provides an overview of the main findings on community capacity building, changes in public services and the impacts for older people. Points raised in the evidence include: older people who need extra support generally know what will make life better for them; community-based activities that focus on older people's wellbeing complement other services; and that providing community-based solutions and low-level support to older people before they need greater support can prevent or reduce the need for higher intensity services, bring benefits and better outcomes to the people involved. The final section summarises findings from the individual reports and research reviews identified. Although the policy and practice context for the report focuses on the situation in Scotland, most of the reports featured in the review come from the experience of services based in England. (Edited publisher abstract)