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Partnership creates dementia care synergies in sheltered housing
- Author:
- MOORE Geoff
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Care Services Management, 3(3), April 2009, pp.247-249.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This paper describes the development of a dementia service by sheltered housing provider Sanctuary Group and the Cambridge branch of the Alzheimer's Society. Built up over a number of years, this partnership has allowed synergies to be created, combining resources and skills to deliver substantially more than would be achieved by working separately. For example the joint working resulted in specialist activity groups being organised by the Alzheimer's Society at a number of schemes.
Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors in assisted living: patterns of use and association with retention
- Authors:
- ROSENBLATT Adam, et al
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 23(2), February 2008, pp.178-184.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Describe patterns of Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor (ACI) use in an Assisted Living (AL) population, and the association of ACIs with retention in AL. As part of the Maryland Assisted Living Study (MD-AL), 198 residents of 22 ALs were evaluated. Dementia was diagnosed in 134, and specifically Alzheimer's disease (AD) in 79, by an expert consensus panel. Data was collected on ACI agent and dose. Vital status and location were recorded every 6 months. Other data included age, duration of residence, general medical health rating (GHMR), Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), Neuropsychiatric Inventory (NPI), Cornell Scale for Depression in Dementia (CSDD) and number of non-psychiatric medications. The overall ACI treatment rate was 31%. 34.5% of participants with mild to moderate AD were taking ACIs. Only two in seven participants taking rivastigmine were taking an adequate dose. Participants with AD on ACI's did not differ significantly from those not on ACI's in any of the secondary measures except age and duration of residence, those on the agents being somewhat younger and more recently admitted. For participants with AD, only ACI use was significantly associated with retention in AL at 6 months, with a relative risk of death or discharge to higher level care of 0.217. Baseline MMSE was associated with retention for those with non-AD dementia. In a survival analysis ACI use was associated with 228.75 days longer retention in participants with AD. ACIs have low rates of use in AL and are associated with better retention for residents with AD.
Living with dementia in sheltered housing: a workshop; Saturday 20 May 1995, Devonshire Hotel, Hove
- Author:
- LLOYD Peter
- Publisher:
- University of Sussex. School of Social Sciences
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 7p.
- Place of publication:
- Brighton
Report from a workshop.
The feasibility of measuring social networks among older adults in assisted living and dementia special care units
- Authors:
- ABBOTT Katherine M., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Dementia: the International Journal of Social Research and Practice, 14(2), 2015, pp.199-219.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Studies indicate that social integration has a significant influence on physical and mental health. Older adults experience an increased risk of social isolation as their social networks decline with fewer traditional opportunities to add new social relationships. Deaths of similar aged friends, cognitive and functional impairments, and relocating to a nursing home (NH) or assisted-living (AL) facility contribute to difficulties in maintaining one’s social network. This study develops and tests the feasibility of using a combination of methodological approaches to capture social network data among older adults living in AL and a dementia special care unit NH. Social network analysis of both egocentric and sociocentric networks was conducted to visualize the social networks of 15 residents of an AL neighbourhood and 12 residents of a dementia special care unit NH and to calculate measures network size, centrality, and reciprocity. The combined egocentric and sociocentric method was feasible and provided a robust indicator of resident social networks highlighting individuals who were socially integrated as well as isolated. (Edited publisher abstract)
Beeches Manor Wokingham: a template for dementia housing with care
- Author:
- MORRISON Angela
- Publisher:
- Housing Learning and Improvement Network
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 10
- Place of publication:
- London
This case study showcases a project designed to promote dignified independent living with care for people living with, and expected die with, dementia. It supports people in a cluster of one bedroomed flats rather than en-suite bedrooms. Two clusters each of nine one bedroom flats are arranged on the ground floor around garden courtyards with the ‘home zone’ as the focus at the head of the court and easily visible from all flat front doors for best way-finding. Flat sizes are minimum 51 square metres with a large en-suite bedroom, living room and kitchen. Adults with learning difficulties have their own front door, separate from the dementia clusters, for greater independence. Telecare has been installed as and where appropriate to individuals, commonly bed occupancy sensors. The case study shows that substituting flats for care rooms has enabled residents to be more independent and crucially it allows for a wider spread of ability, age and lifestyle to be successfully accommodated. (Edited publisher abstract)
A home for life? Extra care sheltered housing and people with dementia
- Author:
- MEANS Robert
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Dementia Care, 14(4), July 2006, pp.36-37.
- Publisher:
- Hawker
The authors report on the findings from a three-year study of the residents of extra care housing schemes run by Housing 21. The study aimed to evaluate the contribution of extra care housing to the long-term care and support of people with dementia; make recommendations for improving practice within existing schemes; and capture the views of older people with dementia. The research involved tracking 103 extra care housing residents with dementia between July 2003 and October 2005 and making follow up interviews with 26 of these residents. In addition interviews were carried out with staff and senior managers. The results highlighted the need to improve: access to health care, training and support for staff, and the need to develop extra care housing as a stimulating and enjoyable environment.
DeAR-GP in community settings: housing and community health teams. Implementation guide
- Author:
- HEALTH INNOVATION NETWORK SOUTH LONDON
- Publisher:
- Health Innovation Network South London
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 12
- Place of publication:
- London
This guide provides a set by step process to implementing the Dementia Assessment Referral to GP (DeAR-GP) tool in community health teams and housing providers. The tool aims to assist with the identification of signs of dementia so that tenants can be followed up and further assessed by the GP or other health care professionals. It also aims to make use of the knowledge of housing and community mental health teams who often know their tenants better than any other professional. The implementation guide covers six stages: identifying stakeholders, communication, staff training, embedding and sustaining change, launching the tool, and evaluation. Links to the DeAR-GP Tool, a suggested training guide and user guide are included in the appendices. The tool was originally developed to support care workers in care home settings, and has been adapted for housing and community health teams. (Edited publisher abstract)
Developing a reablement service for people with memory problems or a dementia living at home in Wales
- Author:
- RHONDDA CYNON TAF COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
- Publisher:
- Social Services Improvement Agency
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 36
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
A practical resource to support those developing reablement services for people with memory problems or dementia in Wales who are living in their own homes or sheltered accommodation. The document is divided into sections which can be used individually or as a whole development manual. Sections cover: starting up a reablement service for people with memory problems or a dementia; eligibility criteria and access to services; the reablement journey for the individual; communication, informal carers, risk, assistive technology, transfer of support in a reablement service, and evaluation of the reablement service for people with memory problems or a dementia. The resource has been developed with input from individuals and informal carers with knowledge and experience of a reablement service for people with memory problems or dementia, and professionals from statutory and third sector organisations. (Edited publisher abstract)
Using smart technology in an enabling way: a review of using technology to support daily life for a tenant with moderate dementia
- Authors:
- EVANS Nina, CAREY-SMITH Bruce, ORPWOOD Roger
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 74(5), May 2011, pp.249-253.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Bath Institute of Medical Engineering (BIME) has been developing technology for people with dementia for more than 10 years. BIME’s current system of enabling smart technology uses a system of pre-recorded prompts or messages, in addition to the more usual data monitoring and direct environmental controls, to support people with dementia to live independently. This single case study evaluated the use of the system over a 12-month period by an 85 year-old women with mild to moderate dementia living alone in a Housing 21, very sheltered housing scheme. Goals for the system included: automatic lighting for safe movement around the flat at night; messages to encourage her to stay in bed during the early hours of the morning; exit risk messaging; and a cooker mind in system. Quality of life assessments showed improvement throughout the year. The client was able to see benefits for the system but her family and the staff attached greater importance to the support it was able to provide. The client chose to return to her own home at the end of the 12 months. This case study highlights the importance of occupational therapy assessment skills in influencing the outcome of the use of technology and to ensure that it is optimised for the benefit of vulnerable adults and their families.
In your lifetime: a vision of housing, care and support for an ageing society
- Author:
- NATIONAL HOUSING FEDERATION
- Publisher:
- National Housing Federation
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 27p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This report illustrates the National Housing Federation’s vision for housing, care and support for current and future generations of older people. The aim is to provide support and care and a range of housing options that enhance older people’s ability to live independently for as long as possible. Support and care services should be flexible in their delivery and based on the needs and aspirations of the resident. Everyone should have access to a quick and effective adaptations service. Older people with dementia and more intensive care needs must be offered the opportunity to live in housing with flexible and responsive care and support, improved safety and security while maintaining maximum independence. The need for housing, support and care is outlined and illustrative case studies are given. The report sets out urgent national, regional and local government-led action which is needed to allow housing associations to achieve these aims.