homecare ENVIRONMENT Features
12 Health+Care Show Preview: Wednesday 28 to Thursday 29 June 2017
A national event dedicated to securing the future of care - will take place at Excel London. It will host over 4000 care business owners, directors and managers as they gather to share inspiration, ideas and in-depth sector knowledge
16 Availability and funding of care across the market
In December 2016, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) launched a study to review how well the care home market works and whether consumers are being treated fairly. Emma Watt discusses the scope of the research
19 Good indoor air quality can support wellbeing
Indoor air quality has a direct impact on the health and wellbeing of residents. Phil Mangnall discusses the considerations that design engineers must be aware of when looking at the options for providing ventilation in a care home environment
23 Providing a secure living and working environment
David Hodgkiss advises on the factors that care home managers need to consider in order to secure a site for vulnerable residents and staff, as well as discussing the latest access control technology available to help achieve this
26 Are we ready to care for an ageing population?
Kenneth MacKenzie considers the implications of our ageing population, including the background to and the scale of the problem in the UK, the challenge ahead and the potential opportunities it may bring for the care home sector
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31 Screening and control to prevent dehydration
Hydration and nutrition are essential elements in maintaining good health. Sophie Murray considers the problem of dehydration and provides tips on how to ensure care home residents are encouraged to drink more in order to avoid it
34 How can the care home sector help itself?
What does the future hold? Truly successful care homes will be those that chose to fully engage with their local communities, resulting in rising standards, new social venues and fantastic publicity for care homes themselves, says Debbie Harris
38 Reliable and safe heat and hot water provision
Gina Roche discusses the benefits liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has to offer, particularly in rural care homes, which include heating efficiencies, security of supply and the fact that LPG tanks can be buried underground and will therefore be out of sight
40 How music therapy can improve quality of life
Ming Hung Hsu explains how music therapy can help carers manage the symptoms of dementia, helping to regulate the emotions, reducing anxiety and creating a relaxed environment for those who are affected and those around them
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