Alzheimer's - Dementia
Find the Best Nursing Home with Sister Ann
by
Book Cover & Preview Text
Money Issues : Another issue may be Money problems. Not having cash is a big problem for some Residents especially as the money can get lost or thrown away or hid very easily. One resident in particular ‘Jack’ GOT VERY DISTRESSED AND PRESENTED WITH CHALLENGING BEHAVIOUR' as he had no money in his wallet. His family did give him some cash when they visited but he was forever losing it or hiding it and the family could not afford to keep giving more and more especially as there was nowhere for him to spend it, as all his requirements were provided for him. While discussing the problem with Jack, he explained he was not getting paid for his weeks work. Jack worked in the construction industry all his working life and got paid in cash in an envelope on a Friday. He was feeling undervalued as he was not getting paid for working all week and got cross and anxious especially Fridays or whatever day he thought was Friday. His Family were very distressed too and dreaded visiting Jack and asked me for help. We discussed same and at the end we decided to photocopy paper money from the former currency available during Jacks working life. We got suitable paper, photocopied both sides and cut around the edges. Crinkled the notes to look used and put them in an envelope with Jacks name. He was delighted to get his pay packet again and his family was relieved that Jack was feeling of value again. This also solved the families money worries as when Jack needed more ‘money’ more was photocopied and some put aside for the next Friday. This was a very unconventional procedure but does show the extra step a good home is willing to make to ensure that the Resident feels valued, also allowing the family to feel more relaxed and happy. This is all done with the permission of the Home Manager and above all, done for the good for Jack.
Formats
Book Details
About the Book
This book is an information guide on how to recognise a good nursing/care home for people suffering from dementia and, in particular, Alzheimer’s-type dementia. You will learn what you need to know before you visit your first home, what questions to ask the manager, and what to look out for when visiting the home. The book deals with areas such as location, decor of unit, trained staff, nursing care, activities, and abuse, which are all factors important when choosing the home. Also discussed is challenging behaviour and the benefits of admitting the Alzheimer’s patient to the home, plus much more. Dementia and person-centred care (PCC) are discussed in detail. The aim of this book is to inform the uninformed. It is written in a step-by-step approach in layman’s terms to help you decide which home to choose for your loved one who suffers from dementia. This can be done effectively by walking around the home, observing, and knowing what questions to ask.
About the Author
Nurse Ann is a retired nurse with over thirty years’ experience in the dementia/Alzheimer’s care sector based in Northern Ireland. She is happily married for over forty years, with four grown children who live nearby. Her nursing qualifications and experience include general nursing training; training with vulnerable adults; courses in abuse, health, and safety; moving and handling; challenging behaviour and pain; COSHE; and Training for Trainers, an Alzheimer’s course whereby she has been trained to train all staff in the understanding and caring for Alzheimer’s patients. She has an Alzheimer’s University module in dementia care. She believes that this training plus her on-the-floor experience qualifies her to complete this book. Like Florence Nightingale, she feels nursing hands-on is still the best means of caring for and knowing people’s needs.