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Psychological well-being of elderly board and care home residents
- Authors:
- NAMAZI Kevan H., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Gerontologist, 29(3), August 1989, pp.511-516.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Examines the effect of social and physical environmental features; social aspects were found to have a more significant impact on psychological well-being than physical factors.
Protection of Resident in Retirement Homes Bill 1989
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Parliament
- Publisher:
- HMSO
- Publication year:
- 1989
- Pagination:
- 2p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Seeking person-environment fit in community care placement
- Authors:
- SEGAL P.S., SILVERMAN C., BAUMOHL J.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Issues, 45(3), 1989, pp.49-64.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Discusses the characteristics of sheltered care facilities eg boarding out, half way homes - and how they influence integration of residents into the community.
Impact of the confused elderly on the lucid aged in a nursing home
- Author:
- BRAUNER S.S.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 14(1/2), 1989, pp.137-152.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
A survey of lucid residents showed support for a policy segregating the two groups of residents.
Tools and techniques for making life better
- Authors:
- POTTER P., WISEMAN V.
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work Today, 6.7.89, 1989, pp.20-21.
- Publisher:
- British Association of Social Workers
Examines activities used to help staff in a residential home for the elderly change their practice and offer residents more control over their lives.
Cutting out drug-induced apathy
- Author:
- -
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work Today, 12.1.89, 1989, pp.16-17.
- Publisher:
- British Association of Social Workers
A planned programme of reduction of unnecessary medication in a residential home for the elderly led to a dramatic improvement in the residents' quality of life.
Towards a climate of confidence: report of a national inspection of management arrangements for public sector residential care for elderly people
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health. Social Services Inspectorate
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health. Social Services Inspectorate
- Publication year:
- 1989
- Pagination:
- 83p., tables.
- Place of publication:
- London
Reports on a number of inspections primarily focussed on the management systems of SSDs involved in managing their homes for the elderly to ensure that the residents achieved a good quality of life.
Towards a climate of confidence: report of a national inspection of management arrangements for public sector residential care for elderly people: summary
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health. Social Services Inspectorate
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health. Social Services Inspectorate
- Publication year:
- 1989
- Pagination:
- 10p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Summary of a report on a number of inspections primarily focussed on the management systems of SSDs involved in managing their homes for the elderly to ensure that the residents achieved a good quality of life.
Improving residential practice: promoting choice in homes for elderly people
- Authors:
- POTTER Pat, WISEMAN Vanessa
- Publisher:
- National Institute for Social Work. Practice and Development Exchange
- Publication year:
- 1989
- Pagination:
- 62p., tables, bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Report by staff from Suffolk SSD.
Taking good care: a handbook for care assistants
- Author:
- WORSLEY Jenyth
- Publisher:
- Age Concern
- Publication year:
- 1989
- Pagination:
- 144p., illus., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Mitcham
A guide for care assistants - communication skills; the role of the care assistant; medical and social problems which the elderly may face; keeping fit; and training for care assistants.