Tag Archives: Dementia-Friendly Towns

Scoping Dimensions of Dementia-Friendly Organisations (JGCR / IES / Alzheimer’s Society / RCN / JRF)

Posted on December 5, 2019 by

Summary Researchers in Japan have devised an analytical framework, comprising two axes, for improving appreciation of the current and future possible aspects of service, involvement and improvement in dementia-friendly organisations. Full Text Link Reference Takao, M. Maki, Y. Minami, U. … Continue reading →

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Dementia-Friendly Extra Care Housing: a Compendium of Best Practice (Housing LIN)

Posted on August 7, 2019 by

Summary A Housing Learning and Improvement Network report provides a compendium of case studies illustrating good practice in extra care housing schemes and other housing-related community-based services. The focus is on supporting people with dementia to maintain meaningful relationships and … Continue reading →

Posted in Charitable Bodies, Commissioning, Community Care, For Carers (mostly), For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), For Social Workers (mostly), Housing, Housing LIN, Integrated Care, Management of Condition, Mental Health, Models of Dementia Care, Non-Pharmacological Treatments, Person-Centred Care, Personalisation, Quick Insights, Standards, UK, Universal Interest | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Recent Contributions to the National Narrative on Dementia From the BBC (BBC News / BBC1 TV / BBC Music Memories)

Posted on May 6, 2019 by

Summary A competent journalistic summary on the impact of dementia on society, and faltering steps towards addressing the problem. Full Text Link Reference Gallagher, J. (2019). Dementia: The greatest health challenge of our time. London: BBC Health News, May 2nd … Continue reading →

Posted in Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI), BBC News, For Carers (mostly), For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), In the News, Management of Condition, Non-Pharmacological Treatments, Person-Centred Care, Quick Insights, Statistics, UK, Universal Interest | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Plans for Meeting the Dementia Challenge by 2020 (DHSC)

Posted on February 24, 2019 by

Summary The Prime Minister’s Challenge on Dementia 2020 (2015) involved over 50 commitments for making England the best place in the world for dementia care, research and public dementia awareness in general. Feedback was subsequently collected, during 2018, concerning developments … Continue reading →

Posted in Acute Hospitals, Charitable Bodies, Commissioning, Community Care, Department of Health, Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), Diagnosis, End of Life Care, For Carers (mostly), For Doctors (mostly), For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), For Social Workers (mostly), Integrated Care, Management of Condition, Models of Dementia Care, National, NHS, Non-Pharmacological Treatments, Person-Centred Care, Personalisation, Quick Insights, Standards, UK, Universal Interest | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Helping People With Dementia to Stay at Home (Housing LIN / DHWG / Halsall Lloyd Partnership)

Posted on October 13, 2017 by

Summary Earlier research indicated 85% of people would wish to remain at home for as long as possible when given a diagnosis of dementia. A report published last month covers how housing providers (social housing providers in particular) might support … Continue reading →

Posted in Assistive Technology, Charitable Bodies, Commissioning, Community Care, For Carers (mostly), For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), For Social Workers (mostly), Housing, Housing LIN, In the News, Integrated Care, Management of Condition, Models of Dementia Care, National, Non-Pharmacological Treatments, Person-Centred Care, Personalisation, Quick Insights, Standards, Telecare, Telehealth, UK, Universal Interest | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Dementia-Friendly Housing Charter (Housing LIN / Housing and Care 21 / Alzheimer’s Society)

Posted on April 4, 2017 by

Summary Research indicates that 85% of people wish to stay at home as long as possible after a dementia diagnosis. Currently a third of people would not know where to find information on making their homes more dementia-friendly. The Dementia-Friendly … Continue reading →

Posted in Alzheimer's Society, Assistive Technology, Charitable Bodies, Commissioning, Community Care, For Carers (mostly), For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), For Social Workers (mostly), Housing, Housing LIN, In the News, Integrated Care, Local Interest, Management of Condition, Mental Health, Models of Dementia Care, National, Non-Pharmacological Treatments, Patient Care Pathway, Person-Centred Care, Personalisation, Practical Advice, Quick Insights, Scotland, Standards, Telecare, Telehealth, UK, Universal Interest, Wales | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Dementia-Friendly Community Pharmacies (Greater Manchester Pharmacy LPN / RPS)

Posted on March 24, 2017 by

Summary The Greater Manchester Pharmacy Local Professional Network have produced a brief guide on the seven elements of good practice: The pharmacy environment. The pharmacy team. Public health messages, including lifestyle. Over the counter medicines. Prescription ordering and collection / … Continue reading →

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