Dementia

A resource hub for anyone supporting people with dementia. Navigate through the sections for guidance, information and accredited training.
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A resource hub for anyone supporting people with dementia. Navigate through the sections for guidance, information and accredited training.
Part of Dementia
Eating well is vital to maintain the health, independence and wellbeing of people with dementia. However, for many people with dementia, eating can become challenging as their dementia progresses. Some lose their appetite or the skills needed to use cutlery, others struggle to chew and swallow. Explore more about this theme.
Part of Social workers and COVID-19: advice and best practice
This quick guide will help social workers and practitioners understand how to gather evidence to be able to identify and assess risks normally gathered through observation.
Part of Dignity in care
Dignity in care can be promoted by providing a choice of nutritious, appetising meals, that meet the needs and choices of individuals, and support with eating where needed.This film highlights the role of good nutritional care and hydration for older people living in residential care homes
Part of Dignity in care
This film for health and care staff shows a number of innovative schemes across the country that offer practical assistance for people with care and support needs.
This At a glance summary examines nutritional care in relation to older people. As part of its Nutrition Action Plan, the Department of Health has asked SCIE to provide guidance on nutrition for the social care sector.
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