Tag Archives: Dementia-Friendly Villages

NHS Involvement in Health Housing / Healthy New Towns (BBC News / NHS England / King’s Fund)

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Ten new housing developments in England will be designed with an eye to encouraging healthy and independent living, obesity reduction and dementia friendly signage. Full Text Link Reference NHS to help create ‘healthy new towns’. London: BBC Health News, … Continue reading →

Building a Dementia Inclusive Society: Highlights From Recent Bupa UK Webinar (Bupa UK / DigitasLBi)

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

Summary The “Building a Dementia Friendly Society” webinar, hosted by Bupa UK, held on Tuesday October 20th 2015, arrived at the following conclusions: While the focus in the UK is on building a dementia-friendly society, we need to start thinking … Continue reading →

Building a Dementia Friendly Society Webinar (Bupa UK)

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary A “Building a Dementia Friendly Society” webinar, hosted by Bupa UK, takes place on Tuesday October 20th 2015, between 11am – 12pm. Full Text Link Reference Making the UK a dementia friendly society – a webinar. [Online]: Bupa UK, … Continue reading →

Local Dementia Friendly Communities: Guidance for Councils (LGA)

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

Summary Guidance has been released by the Local Government Association (LGA), in collaboration with the Innovations in Dementia community interest company, which explains the responsibility of councils in helping to support people with dementia through the creation of local dementia … Continue reading →

The Debenham Project: Community-Based Support for People With Dementia (NHS England)

Posted on June 27, 2015 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Professor Alistair Burns (NHS England’s National Director for Dementia) and Professor John Young (NHS England’s National Director for the Frail Elderly) discuss the Debenham Project. This project is extolled as an example of a collaborative social movement, which relies … Continue reading →

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Information Resources on the Links Between Housing and Dementia (Housing LIN)

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The Housing Learning and Improvement Network produces and updates several sets (or showcases) of information resources about the potential roles of housing in helping people to live well with dementia. “Research suggests that as many as 30% of residents … Continue reading →

Posted in Assistive Technology, Charitable Bodies, Commissioning, Community Care, Dementia Action Alliance, Enhancing the Healing Environment, For Carers (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, Models of Dementia Care, National, Non-Pharmacological Treatments, Patient Care Pathway, Person-Centred Care, Practical Advice, Quick Insights, Standards, Telecare, Telehealth, UK, Universal Interest | Tagged Age-Friendly Housing, Built Environment, Caregiver Training, Creating Dementia Friendly Environments, Dementia Action Alliance (DAA), Dementia Friendly Environments in Sheltered Housing, Dementia Friendly Extra Care Housing, Dementia Friendly Indoor Environments, Dementia-Friendly Cities, Dementia-Friendly Communities, Dementia-Friendly Community Model, Dementia-Friendly Design, Dementia-Friendly Homes, Dementia-Friendly Housing, Dementia-Friendly Neighbourhoods, Dementia-Friendly Towns, Dementia-Friendly Villages, Dementia-Related Internet Sites, Dementia-Related Websites, Design and Built Environment, Enhanced Opportunities Programme, Ethos of Extra Care Housing, Extra Care Housing, Health and Housing, Health and Housing Partnerships, Housing Adaptations, Housing and Ageing, Housing and Dementia, Housing and Mental Health, Housing and People with Dementia, Housing Associations, Housing for Older People, Housing in Later Life, Housing Learning & Improvement Network (Housing LIN), Housing Network, Housing With Care, Legislation and Regulation, Local Authority Housing, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Staff Training, Training, Workforce Competencies, Workforce Development | Leave a comment

Guide for Customer-Facing Staff on Helping People with Dementia (Alzheimer’s Society)

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Small actions can make a real difference when serving customers with dementia. This booklet from the Alzheimer’s Society provides guidance for staff employed in customer service roles on how to support people with dementia encountered in their work. This … Continue reading →

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