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Living at Home with Dementia

Living at Home with Dementia

As being diagnosed with dementia can have a huge impact on a person’s life, the longer they are able to stay in their own home the safer and more independent they will feel.   Research shows that there are currently[...]
The Prevention of Pressure Ulcers

The Prevention of Pressure Ulcers

The prevention of pressure ulcers and bedsores is a widely discussed topic in the healthcare industry, particularly among those working in hospitals, senior living facilities or looking after people in their own homes. There are four stages [1] to pressure wounds, however,[...]
How do you Solve a Problem Like Occupational Therapy Recruitment?

How do you Solve a Problem Like Occupational Therapy Recruitment?

In London, the high cost of living and unaffordable housing means NHS trusts and social care services are struggling to recruit enough occupational therapists. Occupational therapy services in London are reaching crisis point as they struggle to fill vacancies and[...]
Moving with Dignity

Moving with Dignity

In 2012, NHS England launched the Compassionate Care strategy. At the heart of it are the6 C’s, which are the principles that underpin care with dignity and compassion. Whilst laudable, the realities of applying care, compassion, competence, communication, courage, and[...]
How Well Does Calcium Intake Really Protect your Bones?

How Well Does Calcium Intake Really Protect your Bones?

Ask anyone how to prevent bone fractures and they’re likely to answer, “Get more calcium.” Medical experts have tended to agree. For example, the Institute of Medicine advises a calcium intake of 1,000 to 1,200 milligrams (mg) a day for[...]
Disability and Independence: Water Therapy

Disability and Independence: Water Therapy

Frances Leckie, editor of Independent Living, takes a look at the therapeutic benefits of water. Frances is a “DH Guru” who’ll be sharing a monthly column on independent living! #DHgurus In the unlikely event that I ever win big on the[...]
Improving Training and Education in Patient Handling

Improving Training and Education in Patient Handling

Nurses have the highest rates of work-related back pain. Educational interventions can help prevent injury and promote understanding of safe patient handling. In this article… Why safe patient handling is important to prevent injury The principles of safe patient handling[...]
Latest occupational therapy legislation – The Care Act

Latest occupational therapy legislation – The Care Act

Care Act, Social Services, Housing and Promoting Wellbeing The Care Act has been hailed as the biggest change in health and social care since its origins 60 years ago.  It will do this this by replacing numerous outdated pieces of[...]
Prevention of Falls in the Elderly

Prevention of Falls in the Elderly

Falls, fall-related injury, and fear of falling are important public health problems in an ageing society. Falls and mobility problems are the most common causes of referrals to intermediate care services. Falls in the elderly are a problem for two[...]
Role of occupational therapists essential for care homes

Role of occupational therapists essential for care homes

Occupational therapists are key professionals in a variety of settings, including care homes, according to the latest report. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has highlighted the importance of[...]
How to Use Baths to Relieve Arthritic Pain

How to Use Baths to Relieve Arthritic Pain

‘Arthritis is a common condition that causes pain and inflammation in the joints’*, it affects around 10 million people in the UK and Osteoarthritis is set to reach 17 million by 2030 according to research conducted by the charity Arthritis[...]
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