Dementia care


Centering care around the body and mind


This article is the first in a series of three in which care home solutions and services supplier Arjo considers centering care around the body and mind, empowering movement and supporting improved clinical outcomes for people living with dementia


The World Health Organization estimates that globally 50m people have dementia, with around 10m new cases annually. The projected prevalence for people aged 60- plus is five to eight per cent, while the total number of people living with dementia is expected to reach 82m in 2030 and 152m in 2050.1,2 People living with dementia want to


remain independent within their own home, but as the condition progresses full-time care may be needed, with subsequent admission to a care facility.3


In the UK, 60 per cent of people


are receiving home care services,4,5 311,720 people living in care homes,6 and approximately 25 per cent of hospital beds are occupied by people living with dementia, with their length of stay extended and delayed discharge potentially an issue.7 Caring for people with dementia


puts a significant burden on society, families, health and social care services8 - the annual cost to the UK economy is


estimated at £26.3 billion.9 The Prime


Minister’s Challenge on Dementia 2020 Implementation Plan10


recognised the


need for early detection, prevention and intervention to support individuals, their families and carers.


Person-centred care For carers and their residents living with dementia, delivering person-centred care designed to reduce moments of


As dementia progresses and the person becomes less mobile and eventually fully dependent on the assistance of others, the need for appropriate and safe solutions becomes even more important


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friction and create an environment of homeliness and familiarity is fundamental to the individual’s quality of life.11


Person-


centred care is recognised as a best- practice model of care.12


recommended


in international policy and practice guidelines.13 It recognises the individuality of the


resident, their personality and how their life experiences influence their responses to their condition. It also emphasises the importance of relationships and interactions with others, as well as their potential for promoting positive behaviours and wellbeing. Promoting mobility for people with


dementia has important physiological and psychological benefits.14


As dementia


progresses and the person becomes less mobile and eventually fully dependent on the assistance of others, the need for appropriate and safe solutions becomes even more important.15, 16


www.thecarehomeenvironment.com • March 2021

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