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Becoming an age-friendly employer
- Author:
- CENTRE FOR AGEING BETTER
- Publisher:
- Centre for Ageing Better
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 46
- Place of publication:
- London
A practical summary of what employers can do to become more age-friendly. It covers everything from recruitment to supporting health at work and how to help staff in mid-life to plan for their future. It is based on insights from both employers and employees and includes examples and ideas from businesses. The guide is comprised of five sections, which reflect recommended actions for employers to improve the way they recruit, support and retain older workers: 1) offer flexible working; 2) ensure recruitment targets all age groups; 3) ensure people have support for health conditions; 4) create career development for all ages and 5) create an age positive culture. (Edited publisher abstract)
Accident prevention in residential and nursing homes: a training pack for use in the workplace with staff specialising in the care of older people
- Author:
- REILLY Mary
- Publisher:
- Age Concern
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 84p., 38 transparencies
- Place of publication:
- London
A training pack including 39 OHPs for use in the workplace with staff specialising in the care of the elderly.
COVID-19: Managing the COVID-19 pandemic in care homes
- Author:
- BRITISH GERIATRICS SOCIETY
- Publisher:
- British Geriatrics Society
- Publication year:
- 2020
- Place of publication:
- London
Good practice guidance developed to help care home staff, and NHS staff who work with them, to support care home residents through the coronavirus pandemic. Sections cover: identifying residents who may have COVID-19 and how to respond; isolating residents; advance care planning; decisions about escalation of care to hospital; and supporting care home residents and staff.[First published: 30 March 2020; Last updated: 02 June 2020, version 3]. (Edited publisher abstract)
Fit for frailty: consensus best practice guidance for the care of older people living with frailty in community and outpatient settings
- Author:
- TURNER Gillian
- Publisher:
- British Geriatrics Society
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 27
- Place of publication:
- London
The first of a two-part guidance on the recognition and management of older patients with frailty in community and outpatient settings. This guide has been produced in association with the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) and Age UK and aims to be an invaluable tool for social workers, ambulance crews, carers, GPs, nurses and others working with older people in the community. The guidance will help them to recognise the condition of frailty and to increase understanding of the strategies available for managing it. In the guidelines, the British Geriatrics Society (BGS) calls for all those working with older people to be aware of, and assess for frailty. It dispels the myth that all older people are frail and that frailty is an inevitable part of age. It also highlights the fact that frailty is not static. Like other long term conditions it can fluctuate in severity. (Edited publisher abstract)
Involving relatives and friends: a good practice guide for homes for older people
- Author:
- BURTON-JONES Julia
- Publisher:
- Relatives and Residents Association
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 57p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This guide aims to promote the understanding of how to enable the families and friends of older people in residential care to remain involved in the care provided in homes and to enable relationships built up over the years to continue. It is based on actual experiences of residents, families, friends and staff and contains examples of good practice. The book is aimed at those working in residential care and it contains chapters on: involving relatives through the admission process; enabling visiting; continuing involvement in day to day care; keeping in touch with relatives and friends; and being open to suggestions from friends and relatives.
Moving to quality: good practice for staff in residential care and nursing homes
- Author:
- COUNSEL AND CARE
- Publisher:
- Counsel and Care
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 8 booklets in pack.
- Place of publication:
- London
Eight self contained booklets aimed specifically at care assistants. Each book looks at an issue as it affects people in residential care and nursing homes and discusses how staff can improve their working practice with input and support from their managers and colleagues. Issues are addressed in a practical and accessible format and are ideal for induction programmes, on the job training, or as an aide to study on college courses. The booklets are: new residents; health care; Parkinson's Disease; continence; sight loss; fostering residents' self determination; working in a multi cultural environment; and personal and spiritual values.