Issue 180 10.04.24
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Group says ‘stop waiting until care crisis point’ care home, it’s likely their loved one A DEMENTIA care provider is may be in need of more care than challenging the perception of care what can be provided at home, in older age, after new research has and individuals may have come to shown that many people wait until a point where they can no-longer breaking point before reaching out provide the care and support their for help when it comes to the care of their loved one. loved one needs. The study by Vida Healthcare “Our research found that adults highlights the uncertainty around are often putting off conversations the different types of care available because of feelings of guilt – more within the UK, with many Brits than a third (36 per cent) of UK Walton Manor Care Home in Liverpool recently celebrated one of its own residents, a former admitting to not knowing what adults that we spoke to admitted nurse, by granting her wish to don her nursing tunic once more and be part of the caregiving different types of care involve. to avoiding the conversation of team for a day. Teresa, who dedicated many years to the nursing profession, expressed her Almost a quarter (23 per cent) of moving a loved one into care as desire to assist the care team daily. In response, the team at Walton Manor, always looking UK adults aren’t confident that they they felt guilty about doing so, for innovative ways to enhance their residents’ lives, provided her with a spare tunic and know what residential care is, 24 a stigma that we’re dedicated to allowed her to engage in a variety of non-clinical, supportive tasks alongside the staff. Home manager Toni Stirrup said: “We’re deeply moved by the enthusiasm and spirit of Teresa. It was per cent aren’t sure what nursing challenging and changing. a joy to see her light up, wearing her tunic and being part of the team. This experience not care is, more than a quarter (28 per “It’s important to accept that you only brought immense joy to her but also inspired our staff and other residents. It’s a beautiful cent) aren’t confident they know are human and there is only so reminder of the diverse backgrounds and rich histories our residents bring to our home.” what dementia care is, while almost much you can do – an individual a third (31 per cent) don’t know cannot provide the level of care that what social care or respite care a dedicated care home can.” Of adults who currently have or involve. have previously had loved ones in This lack of understanding and care, 50 per cent said their family reluctance to discuss care options made it very hard to pick a winner. AN Orpington care home has member was resistant to moving with family members often results “We know just how beneficial announced the winners of its barking into a care home. in families delaying the inevitable animal therapy can be for older mad competition. The resistance is due to several – the research has revealed that Care UK’s Foxbridge House ‘raised the people, especially for those living with factors including missing their more than half (57 per cent) of UK dementia, as being close to animals woof’ with its own edition of Crufts. own home (47 per cent), losing adults have waited until crisis point can help lift a person’s mood and As part of the contest, team members independence (36 per cent) and before seeking expert care and stimulate social interaction. at the care home and the residents’ support for their loved one. Another being anxious (33 per cent). “Many residents used to have dogs relatives were invited to showcase their However, those who have contributing factor to people in their younger years, so they were dogs’ skills and good looks. had loved ones in care felt very avoiding conversations around a thrilled to have the opportunity to be Joining the judging line-up was the differently. Supportive staff (22 loved one’s care is the perceptions part of our judging panel and to meet Mayor of Bromley, Councillor Mike per cent), having better care (21 of care homes in the UK – a fifth so many adorable pooches.” Botting, who joined the home’s oldest per cent), nicer facilities than first (20 per cent) of those surveyed said Nine dogs entered, with many resident and World War Two veteran, thought (21 per cent), surprise their perceptions were negative. winners receiving rosettes, including Peter Lemon, 103, who together at how nice it was (15 per cent) James Rycroft, managing director Nigel a Chihuahua, who won Cutest whittled down the top contenders. and fantastic specialist care (12 at Vida Healthcare, said: “Moving Smile, Ivy, a puppy Cocapoo, who won Home manager Stella Barnes said: per cent) are just some of the top a loved one into a care home can Waggiest Tail, and Mia, a Jack Russell, “We loved seeing so many wonderful positives cited once a loved one was be difficult for all involved. 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