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Supporting older people in care homes at night
- Author:
- PETCH Alison
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 29.5.08, 2008, pp.32-33.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
This reports on a study funded by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation on the nature and quality of night-time support provided to care home residents. The study aimed to ascertain the perspectives of different stakeholders and to identify, implement and evaluate practical changes that might improve the night-time experience of residents. Three care homes in Scotland were used as case study sites and interviews were conducted with 22 direct care staff, six managers, eight residents and 10 relatives. The study found that night time care generally received less attention and staff were often less experienced and had received little training.
Extending the housing options for older people: focus on extra care
- Author:
- PETCH Alison
- Publisher:
- Institute for Research and Innovation in Social Services
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 16
- Place of publication:
- Glasgow
This Insight summarises the evidence on policy and practice issues for housing with care and support for older people, focusing on extra care provision, and the extent to which different models provide an effective alternative to residential and nursing care. The review begins by providing a short overview to the policy context in Scotland. It then looks at the evidence in the following areas: location, support arrangements, quality of life, provision for dementia, building design, end of life and cost. The Insight covers ‘extra care’ that offers self-contained accommodation units, support accessible 24 hours, some collective meal provision and a range of leisure and other facilities on site. (Original abstract)