Dementia UK is one of the United Kingdom’s leading dementia organizations. It specializes in the provision of adequate care for dementia patients within the United Kingdom. To achieve its objectives, the organization implements a framework which employs Admiral Nurses, responsible for the provision of specialist care and support for families who encounter dementia challenges. These nurses work alongside dementia patients, their families as well as carers; providing them with compassionate support on a one-to-one basis, expert and professional guidance as well as practical solutions to personal and care problems. In accordance with the structure of the organization, Admiral Nurses are lifelines, engaged in the provision of assistance for affected families, enabling them live positively with the condition in the present, while providing appropriate guidelines to provide relevant support in the event of challenges encountered in daily living. This is to enable patients to foster less fear and confidence for the future.
To ensure the availability of its services, Dementia UK runs a national Admiral Nurse Dementia Helpline. The organization is staffed by experienced Admiral Nurses for the provision of both family and professional care for dementia patients, elder citizens concerned about their memories, and other related concerns. The Nurses are responsible for the provision of one-to-one specialist support for dementia-affected individuals and their respective families. Through the Admiral Nurse service, the organization is able to administer the appropriate care and support Dementia UK provides specialist support for dementia patients and their families. When there are communication challenges, the Admiral Nurses have been trained to aid with affected families to maintain connection with the patient, and in the event of identified signs of fear and distress, they help to create comfortable strategies to guarantee their safety and comfortability. If these coping challenges persist in the families, they are able to co-ordinate the appropriate local support services in order to provide the best possible care for the patients.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- About Dementia UK
- Principles of Support for Dementia Patients in Dementia UK
- Principle 1: Know the early signs of dementia
- Principle 2: Early diagnosis of dementia helps people receive information, support and treatment at the earliest possible stage
- Principle 3: Communicate sensitively to support meaningful interaction
- Principle 4: Promote independence and encourage activity
- Principle 5: Recognize the signs of distress resulting from confusion and respond by diffusing a person's anxiety and supporting their understanding of the events they experience
- Principle 6: Family members and other carers are valued, respected and supported just like those they care for and are helped to gain access to dementia care advice
- Principle 7: Managers need to take responsibility to ensure members of their team are trained and well supported to meet the needs of people with dementia
- Principle 8: Work as part of a multi-agency team to support the person with dementia
- Dementia Care Policy Implemented at Dementia UK
- Policy Statement
- Aim of Policy
- Principles
- Principles of Practice in Dementia UK
- Recommendations for Future Policy and Practice
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This document outlines the principles of support for dementia patients within Dementia UK, providing insights into their comprehensive approach to dementia care. It also details the dementia care policy implemented by the organization, emphasizing its commitment to person-centered care and adherence to national standards.
- Understanding and recognizing the early signs of dementia
- The importance of early diagnosis for effective support and treatment
- Promoting sensitive communication and meaningful interaction with dementia patients
- Encouraging independence and activity for individuals with dementia
- Providing support to family members and caregivers of dementia patients
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The "About Dementia UK" section begins by defining dementia and its impact on individuals, highlighting the importance of early recognition of symptoms for effective care. It then details eight key principles guiding Dementia UK's support for dementia patients, covering aspects like early diagnosis, sensitive communication, promoting independence, recognizing distress, and supporting caregivers.
The "Dementia Care Policy Implemented at Dementia UK" section presents a comprehensive policy statement outlining Dementia UK's commitment to providing high-quality care for individuals with dementia. It details the policy's aim to foster relevant values and strategies, emphasizing a person-centered approach and adherence to national standards.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Key terms and concepts in the document include dementia, early signs, diagnosis, communication, independence, distress, caregivers, person-centered care, national standards, and support.
- Quote paper
- Anonym (Author), 2020, Dementia UK. Principles of Support for Dementia Patients, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1461463
