DEMENTIA CARE MONTH: How to ensure you work with only the best partners
Choosing the right dementia care partners is crucial for providing high-quality care to residents with dementia. Here are key considerations for senior care home professionals, based on delegate requirements at the Care Forum… Understanding Your Residents’ Needs Key Considerations for Supplier Selection Building a Strong Partnership Additional Considerations By carefully considering these factors, senior care home professionals […]
DEMENTIA CARE MONTH: Defining core needs and additional support in the care home
Providing high-quality care for residents with dementia requires a comprehensive approach. Senior care home managers must carefully consider the various dementia care solutions available to meet the diverse needs of their residents… Core Dementia Care Solutions Additional Support Services Key Considerations for Selecting Dementia Care Solutions By carefully considering these factors and implementing a holistic approach […]
Residential vs Nursing Dementia Care: How they differ and what this means for healthcare providers
In light of 55 million global cases and 10 million new diagnoses yearly, comprehending diverse care types is important for those navigating dementia1. Recognising the difference between residential and nursing care is vital to ensuring the appropriate support aligns with the progression of an individual living with dementia. As the leading provider of specialist dementia […]
Dementia Care: The evolution of modern best practice in care homes
Dementia, a collective term for a range of neurodegenerative diseases affecting memory, cognition, and the ability to perform everyday activities, is a major health challenge in the UK, as in many other countries. With an ageing population and an increase in the number of dementia diagnoses, care homes have rapidly adjusted their practices. Today, dementia […]
Ensuring Compassionate Care: Key considerations when procuring dementia care solutions
Dementia care presents unique challenges that require specialised knowledge, compassion, and attention. Procuring the right suppliers for dementia care services is crucial in ensuring the highest quality of life for residents. Here are the essential considerations when selecting dementia care suppliers for your care home business… 1. Expertise in Dementia Care: Look for suppliers with […]
Do you specialise in solutions for Dementia care? We want to hear from you!
Each month on Care Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the care sector – and in Aug we’ll be focusing on Dementia Care. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help care industry professionals find the best products and services available today. So, if you’re a supplier of Dementia Care […]
Innovative £500,000 dementia suite officially opens in Harrogate
The Springwater suite, which will be home to a community of up to 14 people has been designed to enable people to continue to live well with dementia, maintaining as much of their independence as possible. Following a complete transformation and investment of half a million pounds by the Maria Mallaband Care Group (MMCG) which […]
What do Brits really think about care homes?
Care homes play a larger role in our lives than we think. In fact, 28.6 million UK adults (54%) have, or have had, a friend or family member live in a care home. During the pandemic care homes were placed in the spotlight and, as a result, awareness and knowledge of what they are and […]
Dementia care and recruitment: Why kindness should be top of the list
When appointing new care staff, there are many characteristics and skills of an individual which will be at the top of a care providers list. However, one key trait which can often be overlooked is kindness. Kind employees can make a huge difference to the organisation they work for, from delivering exceptional care to residents, […]
The importance of dementia-friendly environments in care homes
By Tracey Carter, Consultant Nurse for Dementia Care at Exemplar Health Care For people living with dementia, person-centred care should be at the heart and centre of all care planning and delivery, and this includes designing a space that can be both supportive and enhancing. Designing a space that is dementia-friendly helps those living with […]
