Integration in action: housing services to enable people to stay living independently at home. Homewise Memory Matters: supporting people with memory loss, dementia and their carers at home in East Lancashire

Author(s)

CARE AND REPAIR ENGLAND

Publisher(s):

Care and Repair England

Publication year:

2017

This briefing describes the Homewise Memory Matters project for people with memory loss, dementia and their carers. The project supports people with memory loss and dementia to stay at home continuing to live independently keeping them safe and out of hospital and residential care. It also works with their carers to ensure that they are aware of local services including respite care and have a network of support available to them. Project outcomes include: prevention of hospital admission e.g. reduced falls risk; reduced risk of admission to residential care; extended independent living at home; improved wellbeing including support for carers; improved safety and security at home; and reduction in social isolation. (Edited publisher abstract)