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Stamford care home receives reward for dedication to dementia care

July 31, 2012   Carers, dementia, Older care

When I get older

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Whitefriars Care Home in Stamford

The recent BBC programme When I Get Older has raised some interesting issues about dementia, the cost of elderly care and life in a care home.

The programme followed four elderly celebrities who moved in with pensioners at home and then also experienced life in a care home to help better understand the lives of older people in today’s society.
But for one care home in Stamford its continued commitment into the provision of dementia and elderly care for their residents has resulted in success.
Whitefriars, part of the Orders of St John Care Trust, is the first care home within the Trust to receive a dementia accreditation as part of its internal audit tool.
The tool measures performance across a number of areas, including personalised care and support, management of medication, prevention and control of infection and staff training. There is also a specific section relating to dementia care.
In order to meet the criteria outlined in the audit, which has received approval from Dementia UK, Whitefriars care home has implemented a series of initiatives that provide both choice and fulfillment to each resident.
Home manager Helen Finlay, said. “Our focus is on providing a home from home environment for our residents and delivering individualised care to each person.
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Grant to help farmers with dementia

July 29, 2012   Carers, dementia

THE Farming Life Centre is opening its doors to individuals with early stage dementia and their carers thanks to a £5,879 HealthCalm grant, funded by the Health Lottery.

Fortnightly sessions are held at the centre in Blackwell near Bakewell, with the next on August 9, and include a programme of guest speakers, reminiscence and activities.

The sessions are called IN TANDEM because the project focuses on the importance of individuals and their carers being supported together.

Julia Cook, Manager of the Centre said: “It’s a unique project because we’re meeting the needs of carers too, offering much needed respite. Carers can take time out using the farm as a base for walking, gardening or chatting with other carers or joining in the organised sessions.”

If you, or someone you know from the local rural community want to join the sessions call Julia on 01298 85162 or go to www.thefarminglifecentre.org.uk for more information.

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War veteran’s plea for help to stay at home

July 20, 2012   Cancer, Carers, dementia

A TERMINALLY-ill war veteran is pleading for more help at home so that he and his wife can stay together.

12:00pm Friday 20th July 2012 in News By Joanna Codd

 Bernard Read and his wife Vera

 

Until recently, cancer sufferer Bernard Read, 87, of Poole, has looked after his 86-year-old wife Vera, who has dementia – including cooking for her and giving her insulin injections.

But after a recent spell in hospital he is unable to continue giving her the same care.

His prostate cancer has spread to his bones and he has congestive heart failure. He is visited by carers three times a day.

Mr Read said: “My wife doesn’t get any care at all. The main time it is necessary is at night. I can’t get out of bed and my wife is diabetic.

“If she had a hypo I couldn’t do anything about it. She could be downstairs on her own and she’s bad with electrics.

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