Anne - Avante Partnership's posts
Life beyond the front door
Life beyond the big front door. This Blog is about dementia strategies in real terms. I was lucky enough today to listen to our community engagement officer talk so eloquently about life beyond the front door and the need for …
Continue ReadingCrisis what crisis
My latest blog makes no apology for challenging the system -so often it is that very system which challenges care delivery and not the will of the carers or the health professionals. All too often the flow of information is slow, …
Continue ReadingBehaviour that might challenge
Behaviours that need special skills and understanding within the care home setting-Wandering The wandering resident needs specific understanding. The prevalence of wandering behaviour is difficult to assess but estimates suggest that it will occur in up to 25% of people …
Continue ReadingThree Dimensional Care
Although I really am not one for statistics I knew at some point I would need to blog the current dementia stats if only to help myself revisit the frequency at which this disease touches people lives and how this …
Continue ReadingThoughts on recognising what are signs of distress and indicators of comfort in those we care for with dementia
Cure sometimes, treat often, comfort always. Hippocrates It’s an interesting concept to consider distress and comfort as something we may be able to measure to produce specific interventions and better care outcomes for those we care for. It is difficult …
Continue ReadingNever underestimate the affect of pain in people living with dementia
I have recently been working with two residents in our care homes that have been showing signs of agitation and distress. Working closely with their GPs in reviewing their treatments, we have considered the part pain may be playing in …
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