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Independent Mental Health Act Review (BBC News / DHSC / Centre for Mental Health / NHS England)

Posted on December 8, 2018 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The independent review of the Mental Health Act 1983, chaired by Professor Sir Simon Wessely, presents recommendations for reform based on four principles: Choice and autonomy. Least restriction. Therapeutic benefit. Understanding people as individuals: whereby patients are recognised and … Continue reading →

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Improving the Quality of Care For Care Home Residents With Dementia (NHS England / Clinical Medicine / BBC News)

Posted on June 15, 2016 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Professor Alistair Burns, NHS England’s National Clinical Director for Dementia, discusses multi-pronged progress to improve the quality of care – and to enhance health and wellbeing – for people with dementia living in care homes. It has been estimated … Continue reading →

Support For People With Dementia in Eating and Drinking Well (Bournemouth University / Burdett Trust for Nursing)

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Researchers at Bournemouth University have announced the release of a workbook and training film, entitled “Eating and Drinking Well: Supporting People Living with Dementia”. These resources have been developed from the Understanding Nutrition and Dementia Study (funded by the … Continue reading →

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Two Further Improvements: Dementia Services Seven Days a Week / Dementia Awareness for People Aged Over Forty (BBC News / Department of Health)

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Two further aspects of the latest implementation plans for the Prime Minister’s Challenge on Dementia 2020 were emphasised a week ago. Seven day NHS services are planned to benefit dementia patients, with more frequent patient assessments and better care … Continue reading →

Latest Challenge on Dementia 2020 Implementation Plan (BBC News / Department of Health)

Posted on March 7, 2016 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The Prime Minister’s Challenge on Dementia 2020 contained over 50 commitments towards making England the best place in the world for dementia care, research and societal dementia awareness by 2020. The Department of Health’s updated implementation plan specifies how … Continue reading →

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Barbican Consensus on Better Care and Support for People With Dementia in Care Homes (NHS England)

Posted on December 26, 2015 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary It has been reported elsewhere that 80% of residents in care homes may have dementia, and that there may still be over-prescription of antipsychotics in these settings to control challenging behaviour. The Barbican Consensus presents a general agreement, arrived … Continue reading →

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Guidance for Commissioners and Providers of Continence Services in England (NHS England)

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary NHS England has released “Excellence in Continence Care” guidelines for people who commission and provide continence services. Full Text Link Reference This most basic of needs – Dr Martin McShane. London: NHS England, December 4th 2015. This relates to: … Continue reading →

Commissioning Guidance on Improving Nutrition and Hydration (NHS England)

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

Summary It is estimated that one-third of patients admitted to hospitals or living in care homes are malnourished (or at risk of malnourishment). Malnutrition affects more than three million people in the UK, and has remained an ongoing concern in … Continue reading →

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Investigating Activity, Nutrition and Hydration Among People With Dementia in Care Homes (Bournemouth University / Burdett Trust for Nursing)

Posted on July 25, 2015 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Research in Dorset care homes conducted by Bournemouth University, funded by the Burdett Trust for Nursing, has revealed significant individual variations in physical activity, possibly relating to observed variations in calorie and fluid intake among people with dementia. Daily … Continue reading →

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Dignity in Care: SCIE Videos on Caring With Dignity (SCIE)

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

Summary The Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) has produced three new videos about dignity in care, making eight in total. There are said to be eight main factors which contribute to the provision of dignity with care. Choice and … Continue reading →

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