New clinical guidance to support patients with dementia

Article Abstract:

The Social Care Institute for Excellence, and NICE, have jointly issued guidance to health and social care professionals to support patients with dementia and their carers. A discussion is presented on how professionals can work to ensure successful implementation of the recommendations in areas of specialist services, dementia care training, behavior, and palliative care.

Practice guidelines (Medicine)

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Mobility and safe handling of people with dementia

Article Abstract:

The moving and handling patients are a serious risk to health care staff, and require careful risk assessment to minimize the likelihood of harm. The people with dementia can be particularly challenging because immobility can have a number of causes other than simple lack of cooperation.

Patients, Patient care

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Developing your career in dementia care

Article Abstract:

The article discusses the career options that are open and growing for nurses with training in handling and working with patients suffering from dementia.

Personnel administration, Training, Vocational guidance, Psychiatric personnel, Mental health personnel

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