Making Individual Service Funds Work for People with Dementia Living in Care Homes

Making Individual Service Funds Work for People with Dementia Living in Care Homes

by Helen Sanderson and Gill Bailey
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date: 21/09/2014

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Dispelling the myths about how personalisation works for people with dementia living in care homes, this book demonstrates how to introduce Individual Service Funds (ISFs), what works and what doesn't, and how to deal with difficulties and setbacks.


Individual Service Funds are one way that people living with dementia can have a personal budget. The authors explain how they went about introducing the principles of ISFs to people living with dementia in a large care home in Stockport, without using any additional funding. They describe the person-centred practices used and the involvement of the council, commissioners, staff and families. Through clear and detailed stories and examples, they demonstrate the dramatic approach to quality of life for people with dementia the approach can deliver. There is a strong emphasis on managerial and organisational issues, including getting staff 'on board', providing adequate support, budgeting, building effective partnerships and implementing change.


Providing helpful insights and examples for good practice, this book is essential reading for all those involved in providing personalised care for people with dementia living in care homes, including care staff, care home managers, local authority commissioners, service providers and policy makers.

ISBN:
9780857009753
9780857009753
Category:
Geriatric nursing
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
21-09-2014
Language:
English
Publisher:
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Helen Sanderson

Helen Sanderson is the founder and creative director of Ministry of Calm. She is a space therapist, interior designer, professional organiser, author and public speaker.

With her background in psychotherapy, she's an expert in the psychology of space and the design of quiet rooms and wellbeing environments.

Helen speaks regularly at events such as Ideal Home, Mind Body Spirit, Grand Designs Live and 100% Design. She has appeared on BBC Radio, Sky TV and been featured in The Telegraph, Financial Times, Mail, Cosmopolitan, Good Housekeeping and Red.

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