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Practitioners involved with care of those with dementia (Specialist…
Practitioners involved with care of those with dementia
Day care Centres
This is a place providing care and recreation facilities for those who cannot be fully independent.
Voluntary and charitable organisations
These are organisations whose purpose is to benefit and enrich society, often without profit as a motive and with little or no government intervention.
Sheltered housing
this is accommodation for elderly or disabled people consisting of private independent units with some shared facilities and a warden
Residential homes
This is a residential setting where a number of older people live, usually in single rooms, and have access to on-site care services.
Domiciliary care assistants
This care is provided to people who still live in their own homes but who require additional support with household tasks, personal care or any other activity that allows them to maintain their independence and quality of life.
Respite care
A temporary institutional care of a sick, elderly, or disabled person, providing relief for their usual carer.
GPs
This is a doctor based in the community who treats patients with minor or chronic illnesses and refers those with serious conditions to a hospital.
Specialist Services
Community Psychiatric nurse
PNs work outside hospitals and visit clients in their own homes, out-patient departments or GP surgeries. They can help you to talk through problems and give practical advice and support.
Social workers
these professional help protect vulnerable children and support families in need of assistance.
Memory services
These are specialist services for people of any age who may be experiencing memory difficulties
Physiotherapists
They aim to help patients with physical difficulties resulting from illness, injury, disability or ageing to improve their movement.
Occupational therapist
Occupational therapists treat injured, ill, or disabled patients through the therapeutic use of everyday activities.
Speech and language therapists
Speech and language therapy provides treatment, support and care for children and adults who have difficulties with communication, or with eating, drinking and swallowing.
Admiral Nurses
Admiral Nurses are specialist dementia nurses who give expert practical, clinical and emotional support to families living with dementia.
Telecare
Telecare service is your reassurance that you have a direct line to medical advice, support and hands-on care, as appropriate, at any time of the day or night.
Community mental health team
the CMHTs support people living in the community who have complex or serious mental health problems
Consultant psychiatrist for older adults
are doctors who provide specialist and holistic assessment, treatment and continuing care for older adults or those who suffer from a range of mental health problems