Dementia Statistics Support the Need for Change
Category: NHS
Wayfinding in a Care Settings
Wayfinding in the hospital setting is important as it can be disorienting at the best of time but when someone has dementia this can be magnified tenfold. According to NHS.uk more than 850,000 people in the UK have dementia. One in 14 people over the age of 65 have dementia, and the condition affects 1 […]
Dementia Inclusive Environment
Creating a dementia inclusive environment. Dementia alone affects 46 million people worldwide, a number likely to grow further as life expectancy continues to increase. The need for us to improve products and environments couldn’t be more crucial, however with concerns over financial return, changing the care environment can often be seen as something hard to […]
Dementia Signage Checklist
Finding our way around new surroundings is nothing unusual for most of us. It is something we do not give a second thought to. We notice the difference between different rooms and corridors. We use signage to get from A to B and back again. For people living with dementia, impaired memory, disorientation, and difficulty […]
Is Your Hospital Dementia Friendly?
Is your hospital dementia friendly? Poorly designed hospital environments that are hard to navigate can affect large numbers of people including patients, their family members, and put unnecessary work on the hospital staff who care for them. Also, for a person with dementia, the hospital experience can be exacerbated by cognitive impairment and behavioural or […]
Nutrition and Hydration For People With Dementia
For elderly people in care settings, especially for those living with dementia, good nutrition and hydration is essential for overall well-being and to help fight infection and illness . Good eating habits for many of us form part of our daily routine. However, as we age several things change that can have an impact on […]
Relieving Pressure on Care Staff
Relieving Pressure on Care Staff – Creating a dementia friendly environment Relieving Pressure on Care Staff pressure is certainly a priority at Find. Whilst we cannot offer a “physical” additional pair of hands, we can certainly make suggestions regarding the environment that could promote more independence for many, giving staff time to focus on supporting […]
Wayfinding Increases Independence
Wayfinding Increases Independence – Why is this important Care homes and hospitals are often especially difficult for wayfinding, with long, non-distinctive hallways, poor signage and a multitude of different routes. This can cause anxiety, distress, and ultimately a decrease in independence and confidence for individuals living with dementia. Ideally, wayfinding should be a main part […]
The True Value of a Memory Box
I often get enquiries about our memory boxes, but on occasion people ask whether they come pre-populated, which seems like a very bizarre question. As there seems to be some confusion over how to use them, I thought it’s worth explaining their purpose and just how invaluable they can be when used correctly. The True […]
Therapy Dolls- Dementia Care
The use of Therapy Dolls to ease anxiety has become more popular in care facilities throughout the UK, especially for those caring for people in the mid to later stage of dementia.