Alzheimer Scotland
Coronavirus update: for general information and also for how to support people with dementia, their carers and families across the country during this time please visit the Alzheimer Scotland website: https://www.alzscot.org/
My life, my care home
In order to understand the extent to which the Standards of Care for Dementia are having an impact, The Care Inspectorate undertook a study in 145 care homes for older people from June 2016 to March 2017.
Let's talk about dementia
This blog aims to share the work and practice of the allied health professionals in relation to dementia care.
Excellence in Care
Excellence in Care, which forms part of the government's response to the Vale of Leven Hospital Inquiry Report (2014), focuses on four key deliverables. It covers nursing and midwifery in all hospitals and community services, from A&E to mental health, and care of older people to children's services.
Virtual hospital - Stirling University apps
If you are looking at environmental changes in your Specialist Dementia Unit here is a link to 'Virtual Hospital' Stirling University page. Although designed for acute and care home settings they are also useful for Specialist Dementia Units.
Free dementia resources
NHS Health Scotland in partnership with Alzheimer Scotland have published a range of free resources to support people with dementia, their carers and people working in the field. These books and DVDs are accessible on the Health Scotland website.
The Carers (Scotland) Act 2016
The Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 is designed to support carers’ health and wellbeing and help make caring more sustainable. Read more about the Carer's Charter here.
Let’s celebrate! DSILS and Dementia Champions
On Wednesday 14 March 2018 the National Conference and Graduation for Cohort 8 Dementia Champions and Cohort 2 Dementia Specialist Improvement Leads took place at BT Murrayfield in Edinburgh.
Connecting People, Connecting Support
Connecting People, Connecting Support is about how allied health professionals in Scotland can support people with dementia, their families and carers to live positive, fulfilling and independent lives for as long as possible.
Enhancing the Healing Environment (EHE)
If you are interested in supporting Dementia Friendly Design, The Kings Fund EHE assessment tools can be found here.
https://www.kingsfund.org.uk/projects/enhancing-healing-environment/ehe-design-dementia
They contain seven overarching criteria and a set of questions to prompt discussions between clinical/care staff, managers, estates and maintenance colleagues, people with dementia, their families and carers.
The tools are being used to:
- Assess progress in developing more dementia-friendly environments
- Secure finance to improve the physical environment of care
- Influence managers and estates/maintenance colleagues to support change
- Educate staff and help change attitudes
- Improve signage, flooring, lighting and colour schemes as part of maintenance programmes
- Make small-scale improvements eg, purchasing coloured crockery