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Findings from housing with care research: practice examples
- Authors:
- BLOOD Imogen, PANELL Jenny, COPEMAN Ian
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 28p.
- Place of publication:
- York
This report draws together practical examples of ways of working from two reports: “Boundaries of roles and responsibilities in housing with care” and “Affordability, choices and quality of life in housing with care”. It highlights ways of working in different housing with care schemes, drawing on the two studies and considering their implications in very practical terms. The practice guide is aimed at people managing frontline housing with care schemes, commissioners and senior managers in housing organisations, social services and health, and frontline staff, older people and their relatives. The practice guide: identifies five key topics in housing with care which could benefit from improvement; summarises what older people and their relatives say they value in housing with care; and presents practical examples.
How to keep residents active
- Author:
- SALE Anabel Unity
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 4.12.08, 2008, pp.30-31.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Ashley House care home in Borden, Hampshire provides a wide range of activities for residents - both formally structured events and spontaneous activities. This article reports on their practice and the benefits for residents.
Woodland Wellbeing: a pilot for people with dementia
- Authors:
- GIBSON Elanor, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Working with Older People, 21(3), 2017, pp.178-185.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to understand whether a woodland-based intervention might offer something helpful and engaging for people affected by dementia. In total, 18 people came to Woodland Wellbeing groups over summer and autumn in 2016. Design/methodology/approach: The authors made observations during the groups, kept some notes and conducted some interviews around three months after people had participated in Woodland Wellbeing. Findings: Feedback from participants indicated themes around connection with nature and to one another; the joy in new learning and activities; and the inspirational impact of feeling part of nature. Originality/value: This paper adds to the growing literature on natural approaches in supporting the wellbeing of people affected by dementia, and highlights the value of partnership working. (Publisher abstract)
Transforming inspiration to program application: the journey of transitional keys
- Authors:
- SHERMAN Andrea, WEINER Marsha
- Journal article citation:
- Generations, 35(3), 2011, pp.47-51.
- Publisher:
- American Society on Aging
Transitional Keys is a multi-disciplinary arts and wellness programme that uses the 'ritual response' to transform times of change and transition into opportunities for growth and opportunities to improve the quality of life for older adults. Based on the work of Barbara Myerhff that is implemented in a variety of care settings for a variety of providers. The authors discuss how to teach about ritual; distinguishing between ritual and ceremony; and demonstrate that ritual is a multidisciplinary art form that can use movement, theatre, writing, poetry, and music.
Alternative living
- Author:
- TAYLOR Amy
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 13.8.09, 2009, pp.30-31.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
All nine of Abbeyfield Kent Society's care homes have adopted a new approach to care called the Eden Alternative. Much of the work involves de-institutionalising the culture and environment of care and nursing homes and preventing residents from becoming bored or lonely. This article looks at the approach and how it has benefited one resident.
Cultivating activity
- Author:
- HOLMAN Brian
- Journal article citation:
- Connect, 31, Spring 2008, pp.23-24.
- Publisher:
- Homeless Link
The author, of the Cambridge Cyrenians, shows how their gardening project has been able to improve the quality of life of older homeless men and women who are not ready or able to move into employment.
Dignity through design - how the architecture can make a difference
- Author:
- SARRE Judy
- Journal article citation:
- Working with Older People, 11(2), June 2007, pp.28-31.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This article explains the background and thinking behind Archadias's award-winning design for New Larchwood, and extra care housing scheme developed by Hanover Housing Association in partnership with Brighton and Hove City Council, which aims to bring dignity through design to its residents.
Age-friendly communities in practice: a portfolio of good practice in age-friendliness across Greater Manchester
- Author:
- AMBITION FOR AGEING
- Publisher:
- Ambition for Ageing
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 24
- Place of publication:
- Manchester
Brings together 30 examples of initiatives that are making a positive difference to the day to day lives of older people in Greater Manchester. The portfolio showcases large and small projects that are breaking down barriers to make places more inclusive and accessible and that are committed to creating age-friendly communities. (Edited publisher abstract)
Evaluation of age & dementia friendly gymnastics programme
- Author:
- KARANIA Vinal Khushal
- Journal article citation:
- Working with Older People, 21(3), 2017, pp.140-146.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the impact of a bilaterally asymmetric gymnastics-based exercise programme on older people participating in a care home and day centre setting. Design/methodology/approach: The research design comprised a small-scale pilot in two care homes and one day care centre in Cambridgeshire, England. The research was a qualitative evaluation that included observing sessions delivered; interviews with older people participating, their spouses, family members and friends; interviews with staff; and a review of the diary of each session written by the person delivering the exercise programme. Findings: Older people participating in the programme showed a demonstrable improvement with aspects of their physical, emotional and cognitive ability. Older people with mild to advanced forms of dementia appeared to benefit most. The sessions were enjoyable and a real bond developed between the older people. Research limitations/implications: Future research will benefit from understanding whether the observed improvements are reflected in objective measures. The inclusion of a comparison group will be important to further add to the belief that the observed changes are caused by the programme. The inclusion of a large sample size covering different geographic areas will be needed to test more widely the viability of this programme. Originality/value: This research is the first to investigate the impact of an asymmetric gymnastics-based exercise programme on older people, with varying levels of dementia, in a care home and day centre setting. (Publisher abstract)
Reducing dehydration in residents of care homes
- Authors:
- HOOPER Lee, WHITELOCK Suzan, BUNN Diane
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 111(34/35), 2015, pp.16-17.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
This article, the second in a two part series, describes how a specialist care home for people with dementia in Great Yarmouth introduced high-quality hydration care to frail residents. By involving all staff and ensuring residents take a litre of fluid by the end of a relaxed and extended breakfast, staff have reduced anxiety and aggression and created a calmer and more sociable atmosphere. This has benefited residents, visitors and staff, and is reflected in low levels of unplanned hospital admissions and paramedic call-outs. (Edited publisher abstract)