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Maximizing Involvement in Alzheimer's Care Practice

Learn about our experiences at Alzheimer Scotland in promoting meaningful involvement with individuals affected by dementia. Discover the importance of recognizing involvement and its impact on care practices. Explore various examples and enablers of involvement within our organization. For more information, contact Marie Innes, Practice Manager at Minnes@alzscot.org.

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Maximizing Involvement in Alzheimer's Care Practice

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  1. Involvement -Our Experience Marie Innes Practice Manager Alzheimer Scotland

  2. Our experience…… ‘Involvement with a capital I!’ • SDWG (Scottish Dementia Working Group) – conferences, DVD, training, media • Carer Panels/GDAG (Glasgow Dementia Action Group) – campaigning, publications, lay assessors • Council membership

  3. Our experience……. Challenge –we mustrecognise: - • involvement with a small i! • it’s not an add-on! • we do it already! • the need to record involvement!

  4. What is involvement? • Expressing views and opinions • Making choices • Influencing All can be done at any stage of the illness

  5. Our experience….. Not only about: - • Meetings • Informal feedback • Questionnaires / surveys • Interviews • Focus / discussion groups

  6. Examples from our practice Ranging from: - • Recruitment / selection of new staff • Assessment / support planning • Choosing activities / outings • Choosing supplies / suppliers • Assisting in running of service

  7. Examples from practice To: - Altering support in response to an individual’s behaviour/body language. The individual has then influenced their support

  8. Enablers • Staff guidance (Practice Guidelines) • Workshops • Proforma for documenting influence • External influences

  9. Thank you for listening! Minnes@alzscot.org

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