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The Wanderer
October 9, 2018
Wandering is very common amongst people with dementia and is quite a worry for those concerned with their safety and well-being. I remember my dad, who had dementia, making…
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Sundowning (Late Day Confusion)
September 25, 2018
It’s early evening and there are lots of jobs to do, but Bill has decided he wants to “go home”. He has been quiet and settled all day but…
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Engaging Family & Friends with Activities and Care
September 25, 2018
There has been a lot in the media recently about the special bonds between care home residents and children. It is heart-warming to see one of our residents light…
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Family Care-givers as Part of The Team
September 10, 2018
When a new resident arrives it has become standard practice now for the family care-givers and perhaps close friends to be involved in the initial assessment and completion of…
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Dehydration and Dementia
August 13, 2018
A recent joint study by researchers at the University of East Anglia (UEA) and Canberra University in Australia found that 1 in 5 people living in care homes are…
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Person – Centred Care in 5 Minutes!
July 16, 2018
When someone has Dementia, it is all too easy to just see the illness and forget about the person they used to be. To deliver truly person -centred care…
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Person-centred Care in Dementia – Are we doing enough?
May 24, 2018
Hi, I’m very pleased to be doing my first Expert Insight for QCS about Person-centred Care. I have worked as an Occupational Therapist for 20 years in the field of…
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Oral Nutritional Supplements for Dementia – Are They Helpful?
November 20, 2017
In mixed patient groups oral nutritional supplements (ONS), sometimes referred to as sip feeds, have been shown to be effective in improving weight status. But do we know whether…
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