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Not "them and us": simply us!: trainer's pack
- Authors:
- ARCHIBALD Carole, MURPHY Charlie
- Publisher:
- University of Stirling. Dementia Services Development Centre
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 54p.
- Place of publication:
- Stirling
This Training Pack is in response to many requests for training material on activities for people with dementia. The training pack helps staff to look at the why, how and what of activities. The pack has many applications but it is primarily aimed at managers and co-ordinators who train staff in their place of work. The pack helps staff to develop and improve their practice with regard to activities.
Adult learning styles in eldercare settings
- Author:
- HOWES Pam
- Journal article citation:
- Elders the Journal of Care and Practice, 4(3), August 1995, pp.17-23.
Describes different adult learning styles that are used in eldercare settings.
NVQs and the European perspective
- Authors:
- HOWES Pam, SHELDON Jan
- Journal article citation:
- Elders the Journal of Care and Practice, 4(2), May 1995, pp.33-40.
Provides brief background information of the history of carer training within the UK and illustrates some work regarding comparability with some other European countries to identify ways in which a more uniform approach to Vocational Qualifications may benefit the European union as a whole.
Dental care for older people in homes
- Author:
- RELATIVES ASSOCIATION
- Publisher:
- Relatives Association
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 22p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Practical booklet explaining why dental health and care are important, and the steps required to achieve these. Aimed at staff and families of older people in residential care.
Handbook for care assistants: a practical guide to caring for elderly people
- Editor:
- BENSON Sue
- Publisher:
- Hawker
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 216p.,list of orgs.
- Place of publication:
- London
Provides a practical framework for training in care skills for care assistants working with older people. Covers all necessary material for NVQ/SVQ level 2 (Direct Care).
Prevention and detection of abuse
- Author:
- SEATON Marie
- Journal article citation:
- Elders the Journal of Care and Practice, 4(4), December 1995, pp.5-27.
Over recent years, abuse of vulnerable people such as elderly with dementia, those with a learning disability or mental health problem has received increased publicity. This article outlines guidelines prepared by the charity United Response to guide and assist all staff, who may need to know how to act when abuse is alleged and also to assist staff in identifying signs that abuse may be occurring or that a situation exists which might lead to abuse. Covers the need for staff training, definitions of abuse and necessary procedures.
Tackling abuse of older people
- Authors:
- OWEN Anne, OWEN Sue
- Journal article citation:
- Health Visitor, 68(12), December 1995, pp.493-495.
- Publisher:
- Health Visitors' Association
Elder abuse is increasingly recognised as a common and serious problem. This article outlines the issues involved, and suggests that the NHS trusts need to develop and implement guidelines, press for reforms in health care for older people, and train staff who are working with abuse or potential abuse.
Dealing with and understanding challenging behaviours
- Author:
- PARKER Jonathan
- Journal article citation:
- Elders the Journal of Care and Practice, 4(3), August 1995, pp.5-16.
Presents some of the content of workshops which were run by the author to prepare staff to deal with challenging and difficult behaviours.
Values into action: tools for development and training
- Author:
- PAYNE Chris
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Practice and Staff Development, 4(2), January 1995, pp.57-80.
- Publisher:
- PEPAR Publications
Summarises a number of packages that have a common aim of establishing a sound value base for services, particularly for older people and adults with learning difficulties and mental health problems.
Elder abuse in perspective
- Authors:
- BIGGS Simon, PHILLIPSON Chris, KINGSTON Paul
- Publisher:
- Open University Press
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 153p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Buckingham
Examines how the mistreatment of older people is defined, theorized and researched. Places the problem in its social and historical context, giving special attention to forms of abuse within families, communities, and institutions such as hospitals and residential homes. Looks at issues around training and elder abuse, and explores the most effective methods of intervention and prevention.