Planning for the future care of adults with an intellectual disability after main family carer ceases their care, continues to be a sensitive and difficult time posing challenges service providers internationally. Limited research has been undertaken on this topic because until recently, people usually pre-deceased parents. This study examined ageing carers' preferences support systems required make such plans.The was conducted in one region United Kingdom high proportion carers. A mixed...

This study examines some of the factors leading family carers to place their older relatives in a nursing home. It also explores thoughts and feelings about relatives' admission Analysis in-depth interviews with (n=10) found that decision an relative home was difficult one for families. The interviewed stated held off as long possible but deteriorating health cases own meant there no other option. Admission institutional care usually followed period prolonged occurred at time crisis. Family...

Paula Lane and colleagues offer a critique of the practical application focus group methodology in exploring needs experiences informal carers older people Ireland

Family and staff perceptions of the role families in nursing homes Admission to a home is generally regarded as termination family care commencement institutional care. Research suggests that following placement are often expected relinquish their dependent older relative bureaucracy institution. The aim this study was investigate caring for residents homes. A convenience sample 44 carers 78 completed questionnaires, interviews were conducted with 10 staff. results suggest perceived...

Background Entry to long‐term care is an emotional time for older people and their families. Poor communication uncertainty about roles responsibilities in the post‐placement period can cause distress families staff, further exacerbating already difficult situation. However, there are limited studies that specifically address relationships between home staff period. Aim The aim of this study was explore experiences following nursing placement relative. Design A qualitative approach using...

This paper explores the emotional support needs and coping strategies of family carers derived from two focus group interviews, each comprising seven carers. The interviews were carried out in Northern Ireland as part phase one ACTION (Assisting Carers using Telematics Interventions to meet Older persons Needs) project. purpose was investigate carers' experiences, but this focuses specifically on identified by members. issues discussed included information social needs, impact caring, with...

Aims and objectives. This paper aims to provide a subjective insight into the experience of stroke recovery within spousal relationships. The aftermath its impact on physical, emotional, psychological social effects relationships are explored. Background. Many studies have examined observable functional following from perspective health care professionals. Longer‐term such as changes in role perception self can alter significantly dynamics Despite this, little attention has been given...

Journal Article Economic Schools of Thought on the Environment: Investigating Unity and Division Get access Clive L. Spash, Spash Address for correspondence: Department Socio-Economics, Institute Environment Regional Development, WU Vienna University Economics Business, Nordbergstr. 15, UZA4 B406, 1090 Vienna, Austria; email: clive.spash@wu.ac.at Search other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Anthony Ryan **WU Noragric, Norwegian Life Sciences (CS) Fenner School,...

Dementia is an international research priority. Reminiscence intervention that prompts memories and has been widely used as a therapeutic approach for people living with dementia. We developed novel iPad app to support home-based personalized reminiscence. It crucial technology-enabled reminiscence interventions are appraised.We sought measure the effect of on mutuality (defined level "closeness" between adult dementia their carer), quality carer patient relationship, subjective well-being.A...

This study explored the experiences of sons caring for a parent with dementia. Individual, semi-structured interviews were conducted purposeful sample (n = 13) in rural part Ireland. Interviews audiotaped, transcribed verbatim and analysed common themes. The key themes that emerged 'the parental bond', 'a binding role', 'coordinating care support' 'getting on it' approach to care. highlighted commitment their caregiving role strong sense duty motivated them provide findings suggested while...

The aim of this qualitative study was to explore the impact a home-based, personalised reminiscence programme facilitated through an iPad app on people living with dementia and their family carers. Semi-structured interviews were used collect data from 15 17 carers region United Kingdom. recorded, transcribed analysed using thematic analysis. Six key themes emerged related usability (‘It’s part my life now’); revisiting past (‘Memories that are important me’); home use (‘It homely’); person...

Abstract A grounded theory approach, consistent with the work of Strauss and Corbin, was used to undertake semi-structured interviews 17 older people, explore their experiences living in a care home, during four- six-week period following move. Purposive sampling initially adopted, thereafter, theoretical employed recruit individuals identified by managers within peoples’ community teams home large Health Social Care Trust United Kingdom. Consistent methodology, data collection analysis...

Abstract Background Internationally, it is recognised that the transition to a care home environment can be an emotional and stressful occasion for older people their families. There paucity of research takes into consideration initial phase relocation process, incorporating individuals' experiences move. Aim To explore moving home. This paper has specific focus on preplacement (7 days) immediate postplacement (within 3 period move Design A grounded theory method was used conduct...

The introduction of technologies and devices to support wellbeing in dementia are often evaluated using sensing a rather tech-heavy approach. With any research study involving such devices, there unforeseen circumstances that emerge when operating this technology within new site. This considers the specific case lighting synchronisation circadian rhythm for people living with care homes. Such requires an overlap expertise between design, networking, sensor processing, data analytics care....

Objectives. This paper reports the results of a study that aimed to evaluate effectiveness an educational and experiential intervention on nursing students' attitudes towards older people. Background. With repeated exposure very sick people in hospitals or homes, students are at risk adopting stereotypical views about this section population as frail dependent. Design. A pre- post-test design was used conduct study. Methods. Using Kogan's Attitudes Towards Old People Scale, were tested...

Aim. This aim of the study was to explore impact community care in enabling older people with complex needs remain at home. Background. Changing demographic trends and successive government policies have led an increase number residing community. Design. A qualitative approach using semi-structured interviews used collect data from (n = 17) carers 14). Method. Social workers were asked identify dwelling (65+ years) multiple requiring interventions a range health social practitioners....