Real stories 'My Poem to Dementia' - Caring for Mum in hospital during coronavirus Julie's mum, Eileen, was living well with dementia in her assisted living property before the pandemic. But when Eileen contracted coronavirus, she needed to be admitted to hospital. Julie shares her story, and 'My Poem to Dementia'. 04 February 2021 61
Advice Things to consider after a person with dementia leaves hospital There are different places a person with dementia may be discharged to after a stay in hospital. This will depend on their needs. There are also various options available if the person needs care and support after leaving hospital.
Information From diagnosis to end of life: The lived experiences of dementia care and support This report by Alzheimer’s Society shines a light on the inconsistent provision of high-quality, integrated care and support for people affected by dementia, from diagnosis to end of life.
News Alzheimer's Society comments on CQC survey showing people with dementia report poorer experiences in hospital The latest CQC report finds people living with dementia experience a lower quality of care and level of respect.
Advice Recovery and rehabilitation from long COVID for people with dementia Long COVID for people with dementia can cause worsening of cognition (confusion or memory) and poorer mental and physical health. Rehabilitation is a plan of treatment that supports the person to recover as much of their lost abilities, independence and wellbeing as possible.
Real stories See the person: Improving care for hospital patients with dementia ‘This is me’ highlights the background and preferences of a person with dementia. 01 April 2020 2
Research Supporting person-centred care for people with dementia in hospitals Research project: Supporting person-centred care for people with dementia in hospital settings: co-designing and testing the feasibility of an intervention for use during constant observation activities.
Research ‘I don’t know what I needed, but I didn’t get it’: Improving hospital experiences for people affected by dementia If you are supporting someone with dementia in hospital and getting frustrated with things moving slowly, you are not alone. We look at some of the key challenges faced by people affected by dementia in hospitals as they move towards discharge, and what can be done about them. 23 December 2019 1
Information Book group: What dementia teaches us about love We hear readers’ comments about a thoughtful and emotional book that’s firmly rooted in real-life experience. 30 September 2019 1
Real stories Home comfort: Reducing unnecessarily long hospital stays A scheme in Somerset is getting people home from hospital as soon as it’s safe. 31 July 2019 0
Information Dementia-friendly signage and decoration in Shrewsbury and Telford hospital The experience of patients with dementia has informed a ward transformation in Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital. This led to changes that help patients to be safe and well.
Information Dementia-friendly audit - Trafford General Hospital, Greater Manchester Learning from a hospital site visit 'walk through', to improve patient experience. for people with dementia.
