I always like short introductions – pruning information back to it’s bare essentials takes skill. Sure there is more to say on dementia but this is a good starting place for a staff training session.
Health Tip: Warning Signs of Dementia
It’s more than just memory loss
(HealthDay News) — Dementia is more than just ordinary forgetfulness [...]
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An Introduction to dementia: a list useful for staff training.
Posted in Care, Dementia, Learning, Mental health, NVQ care, Psychology, Training, Uncategorized on August 20, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Survey finds 4% of older people in Britain are victims of abuse.
Posted in Abuse, Care, NVQ care, News, Training, Uncategorized on July 6, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
This news is a month old now but well worth noting especially if you work in the community.
At least 340,000 older people are being abused in their own homes by family, friends or neighbours, ministers acknowledged yesterday. The first thorough survey of elder abuse in Britain found 4% of people over 66 are victims of [...]
The Dignity Challenge!
Posted in Care, Leadership, Management, NVQ care, Training, Uncategorized on July 3, 2007 | 2 Comments »
One of the most important tools for adult care is the dignity challenge. You might have read about it in a trade magazine. Here is a link to the resources you need (just click on ‘Dignity Challenge’ headline) you will go straight to the Social Care Institute for Excellence. If you are involved in care [...]
What goes around….Old news fit for today.
Posted in Abuse, Care, Leadership, Management, NVQ care, Training on June 19, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
In the light of recent child / youth abuse news from Kerelaw residential home in Scotland, this news from 9 years ago seems somewhat apt. Are residential units up to speed with their training obligations? Is suprevision being taken seriously? Do senior managers walk the boards?
Another useful piece of evidence for NVQ portfolio’s.
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