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Let's do something together: identifying the effective components of intergenerational programs
- Authors:
- EPSTEIN Ann S., BOISVERT Christine
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intergenerational Relationships, 4(3), 2006, pp.87-109.
- Publisher:
- Routledge
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia
This study examined the environment and activities that effectively promote individual involvement and cross-age interactions in a joint day care setting serving seniors and children from infancy through kindergarten. It evaluated the impact of staff training on improving program quality, and examined the relationship between the components of quality and participant engagement. Two instruments were developed to assess program and participant characteristics, respectively, the Intergenerational Program Quality Assessment and the Intergenerational Involvement and Interaction Inventory. Using a pre-post design, data were collected on 25 intergenerational activities with 108 children and 68 seniors before training, and 25 sessions with 111 children and 93 seniors after training. Five components were found to characterize effective programs and promote participant engagement: a designated intergenerational space that is shared, accessible, and stocked with materials inviting to both age groups; a consistent daily schedule that allows for formal as well as informal cross-age interactions; open-ended activities that emphasize process over product and provide opportunities for planning and reflection; the explicit facilitation of cross-age interactions by caregivers; and objective observational assessment to plan activities and share information with families. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580).
Dementia care training manual for staff working in nursing and residential settings
- Author:
- WALSH Danny
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 240p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This resource book encourages front-line staff working with dementia sufferers in nursing and residential settings to examine their working practice and modify it to where appropriate to meet best practice guidelines. Packed with photocopiable training exercises, discussion points and questions to prompt care workers to reflect on their style of work, this practical training manual also provides a framework for care work in line with statutory requirements and national training standards. It can be used as a self-training guide by carers, who can work through it at their own pace or under the supervision of a colleague, or by trainers running structured courses on good practice in dementia care. It is also suitable as a quick reference in daily practice.
Not born yesterday: a training manual about alcohol and older people for care workers
- Author:
- RABY Sheila
- Publisher:
- Aquarius
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 90p.
- Place of publication:
- Birmingham
Training manual containing a half day course for care workers working with older people who may be misusing alcohol or who should not be drinking alcohol.
Working with elder abuse: a training manual for home care, residential and day care staff
- Author:
- PRITCHARD Jacki
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 183p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Practical training manual written for home care, residential and day care staff, who need to be able to recognise elder abuse, but may not be trained to do so. Includes a range of exercises and worksheets. Key areas covered include: defining elder abuse; recognising elder abuse; what to do when working with elder abuse; case conferences; long term work with victims and abusers; abuse in institutions; and issues for managers.
Caring for older people: creative approaches to good practice
- Author:
- SMYTH Terry
- Publisher:
- Macmillan
- Publication year:
- 1992
- Pagination:
- 160p.,illus.
- Place of publication:
- Basingstoke
Practical text offering a systematic and imaginative approach to care planning based on the author's belief in the positive aspects of old age. Care of the whole individual is emphasised and the need for care workers to value the strengths of a multicultural society is stressed. Knowledge is linked to work-based activities which will help in the development of the skills needed by an effective care worker. Aimed at those already working in the care sector, or training to do so.
Growing the creative ageing movement: international lessons for the UK
- Author:
- THWAITE Alice
- Publisher:
- Baring Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 48
- Place of publication:
- London
Drawing on some of the findings from the Churchill Fellows international experiential research projects, this report provides international good practice examples to show how the creative arts are being used to promote well-being among older people, particularly people living with dementia. It also highlights programmes that have been developed in communities across the UK by Churchill Fellows. The report provides examples across a range of different art forms, including: storytelling and poetry; visual arts, music, dance, theatre, and digital arts. Drawing on learning from the project, the report also looks at examples of incorporating creative activities into day care for older people; care staff training needs; using creative artists in care settings; and evaluating impact. It aims to offer ideas and examples of innovative practice that can be taken forward by practitioners and those interested in creative ageing, to adapt to their own specialism or context. (Edited publisher abstract)
'They have started to call it their club': a survey of staff views of dementia-specific day care centres in Ireland
- Authors:
- CAHILL Suzanne, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Dementia: the International Journal of Social Research and Practice, 2(1), February 2003, pp.85-103.
- Publisher:
- Sage
This article reports survey data on a study of 18 day centres providing dementia-specific care across the Republic of Ireland. Quantitative and qualitative data were collected from 77 practitioners (nurses in charge, care staff and branch managers). The focus of the research was on examining staff views of the physical characteristics of day care settings, the effectiveness of day care and staff views on the major benefits derived from day care attendance. The research also explored the perceptions of staff on how design features could be improved and their views on challenging behaviours, the suitability of certain clients for day care, staff training needs and the cost of care.
Dementia care: a professional handbook
- Authors:
- CHAPMAN Alan, GILMOUR Donna, MCINTOSH Iain
- Publisher:
- Age Concern
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 130p.
- Place of publication:
- London
- Edition:
- 2nd.
Practical handbook on the delivery of care to people with dementia, designed for use by those working in both residential and day care settings. Stresses a holistic approach to the support of people with dementia, and encourages carers to see the person behind the illness and suggests training exercises linked to case studies, as well as objectives, key point summaries and discussion points.
Dementia care: a handbook for residential and day care
- Authors:
- CHAPMAN Alan, JACQUES Alan, MARSHALL Mary
- Publisher:
- Age Concern
- Publication year:
- 1994
- Pagination:
- 143p.,list of orgs.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Practical guide to the delivery of care to people with dementia in both residential and day care settings. Topics covered include: diagnosis and assessment; daily care; coping with unusual behaviour; dilemmas and challenges; building design; and health and legal issues. Training exercises and case studies based on real-life situations are used throughout.
Experiences of community care: case studies of UK practice
- Authors:
- LYNCH Bruce, PERRY Richard
- Publisher:
- Longman
- Publication year:
- 1992
- Pagination:
- 318p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Harlow
Illustrates the range of initiatives in community care and provides advice on how to foster, facilitate and encourage work at a local level. Looks at translating ideas into practice, staffing, training, supervision and support, users of community care projects, funding and resources, and inter-agency work.