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Consensus Statement on Healthy Ageing (PHE / CfAB)

Posted on October 19, 2019 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Public Health England and the Centre for Ageing Better have released a consensus statement, containing widely accepted proposals for making England the “best place in the world to grow old”. Five core principles are given, with the aim of … Continue reading →

Raising Awareness of Mental Health in Older People (Age UK / NHS England / MHF / JGCR)

Posted on October 10, 2017 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Age UK has reported the results of a YouGov survey which indicates that half of older adults (those aged 55 and older) have experienced mental health problems. Of this population group, 7.7 million people are estimated to have experienced … Continue reading →

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Exploring the Morality and Efficacy of White Lies and Deception in Dementia Care (MHF)

Posted on December 23, 2016 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The Mental Health Foundation (MHF)’s “Dementia: what is truth?” report explores strategies for handling the different realities and beliefs held by persons with dementia. It concludes, perhaps realistically, that judicious use of non-truths and half-truths may be justified if … Continue reading →

Posted in Acute Hospitals, Charitable Bodies, Community Care, For Carers (mostly), For Doctors (mostly), For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), For Social Workers (mostly), Joseph Rowntree Foundation, Management of Condition, Mental Health, Mental Health Foundation, Models of Dementia Care, National, Non-Pharmacological Treatments, Person-Centred Care, Personalisation, Quick Insights, UK, Universal Interest | Tagged Agitation, Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD), BPSD: Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia, Burden of Dementia, Carer Burden, Carer Experience, Carer Fatigue, Carer's Experience of Dementia, Confusion, Contented Dementia Trust, Coping Strategies, Coping With Dementia, Delusional Ideas, Delusions, Dementia Experiences, Dementiaville (Switzerland), Dolls Therapy, Employee Experience, End-User Experience, Ethical Considerations, Ethical Dilemmas, Ethical Issues of Dementia Care, Experiences, Family and Caregiver Experiences, Functional Analysis, Functional Analysis (FA), Habilitation Therapy in Dementia Care, Hallucinations, Hallucinations in People with Dementia, Hermeneutics, Home Care, Managing Agitation, Manner of Communication, Mental Health Foundation (MHF), Moral Principles, Moral Relativism, Needs Analysis, Psychological Coping Skills, Reality Orientation, Reducing Agitation and Distress, Reframing Dementia in the 21st Century (JRF), Residential Care, RO: Reality Orientation, SPECAL Approach, Specialised Early Care for Alzheimer’s (SPECAL) Approach, Spectrum of Truth and Lies: Truth Telling - Reframing – Distracting – Avoiding – Hiding - Going Along [With] - Lying, Truth and Lying in Dementia Care, Truth Telling, Uncommon Common-Sense, Unmet Needs, Untruths, What is Truth? Inquiry About Truth and Lying in Dementia Care, White Lies and Deception in Dementia Care | Leave a comment

World Mental Health Day (Department of Health / MHF / NHS England / Health Foundation)

Posted on October 10, 2015 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Today is World Mental Health Day. Full Text Link Reference Osterloh, M. (2015). World Mental Health Day and the power of small gestures. London: Department of Health, October 10th 2015. This is hosted by the Mental Health Foundation (MHF): … Continue reading →

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Definitive and Comprehensive List of Dementia-Related Internet Sites: Updated (CILIP / HLG)

Posted on October 5, 2015 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The CILIP Health Libraries Group (HLG) has released an updated list of dementia-related websites, whether based in the UK or internationally. This latest update strives to supply a definitive and complete list of trustworthy and authoritative online information sources. … Continue reading →

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Following-Up the Manifesto for Better Mental Health (Mental Health Policy Group / NHS Confederation / NHS England / BBC News / CQC)

Posted on June 9, 2015 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The Centre for Mental Health, Mental Health Foundation, the NHS Confederation’s Mental Health Network, Mind, Rethink Mental Illness and the Royal College of Psychiatrists have jointly released a “First 100 Days and Beyond” plan, which specifies five priorities for … Continue reading →

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Positive Risk Taking in Dementia-Friendly Communities (JRF)

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary This Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) “Viewpoint” document discusses the role of positive risk-taking in building dementia-friendly communities. It stresses the benefits of positive risk-taking, which allows scope for realising the remaining capabilities and potential of people living with dementia, … Continue reading →

Posted in Charitable Bodies, Commissioning, Community Care, For Carers (mostly), For Doctors (mostly), For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), For Social Workers (mostly), Housing, Housing LIN, Integrated Care, Joseph Rowntree Foundation, Management of Condition, Mental Health, Mental Health Foundation, Models of Dementia Care, National, Non-Pharmacological Treatments, Patient Care Pathway, Person-Centred Care, Personalisation, Practical Advice, Quick Insights, Standards, UK, Universal Interest | Tagged Awareness of Potential Risks, Balancing Risk and Choice, Calculated and Reasoned Risk Taking, Creating Dementia Friendly Environments, Dementia Friendly Communities Programme, Dementia Friendly Communities Recognition Process: York, Dementia Friendly Outdoor and Public Environments, Dementia Risk Assessments, Dementia Without Walls, Dementia Without Walls (York), Dementia Without Walls Project, Dementia-Friendly Care Homes, Dementia-Friendly Cities, Dementia-Friendly Communities, Dementia-Friendly Environments, Dementia-Friendly Housing, Dementia-Friendly Organisations, Dementia-Friendly Towns, Dementia-Friendly York, Dementia-Friendly Yorkshire, Designing Dementia-Friendly Neighbourhoods, Encouraging Independence and Social Interaction, Health Wellbeing and Independence, High-Risk Groups, Housing Learning & Improvement Network (Housing LIN), Housing LIN Newsletter, Independence, Independence Choice and Risk, Independent Living, Integrated Dementia Friendly Care Zone, Joint Risk Assessment, Joseph Rowntree Foundation, Maintaining Independence, Mental Health Foundation (MHF), News LINks Service: Housing LIN, Positive Culture, Positive Risk Taking, Regaining Independence, Right to Take Risk, Risk and Consent, Risk and Mitigation Strategies, Risk and Trust, Risk Aversion, Risk Avoidance, Risk Management, Risk Stratification, Rowntree Foundation, Staying Independent, Supporting Health Wellbeing and Independence, York Dementia Without Walls, York’s Dementia Without Walls Initiative | Leave a comment

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