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Property Speculation Fuelling Britain’s Care Crisis
Extracting Profits Through Care Home Real Estate This report, authored by Vivek Kotecha for Centre for International Corporate Tax Accountability and Research (CICTAR), investigates how real-estate speculation is contributing to the UK’s crisis in long term care for the elderly. While the current funding debate focuses on the profitability of care home operating companies, the…
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Sit Less Move More
Summary Report – Paths for All The ‘Sit Less Move More’ study surveyed and interviewed over 160 care home staff across the UK, to identify the barriers faced by residents to activity and how they could be overcome. University of Stirling, backed by Paths for All, Perth and Kinross Health and Social Care Partnership and…
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Investigating the understanding and management of self-harm in a children’s residential therapeutic community
“It was an intention of this study to compose a definition of self-harm in relation to what this means within the therapeutic residential setting of Fairview. As with the nature of the management of this behaviour, it can be concluded that there is no quick fix in answering this, with the answer ultimately being found…
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Stable Homes, Built on Love
The UK government in England are seeking views on proposals to reform children’s social care. These are the three headline points related to residential child care… The consultations lasts until 11th May 2023 and is here… GOV.UK Source: Children’s social care: Stable Homes, Built on Love – GOV.UK
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An Egyptian Beach Opens Doors
Photo: Mariam Ehab. View of Mandara Beach in Alexandria, Egypt, where floating ropes help the visually impaired enter and exit the Mediterranean Sea, Aug. 23, 2022. You may have noticed that I love stories about Sweden and Egypt. That’s because two of my grandchildren are half Swedish and two are half Egyptian. How lucky is…
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Love and imagination in early learning
Establishing a connection between love and imagination in early learning was the basis of my master’s thesis. In this post, I will share a summarized version of my thesis focused on my research findings. Before describing my research, I’d like to share a quote about the importance of imagination from education theorist Lev Vygotsky: “It…
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BSG Care Homes Research Special Interest Group Winter Symposium
Originally posted on Ageing Issues: Wednesday 22nd February, 12.00 – 2.00 (online): ‘Supporting Resilience and Wellbeing amongst Care Home Staff’ The BSG Care Homes Research SIG hosts four symposia a year, aiming to bring together those who have an interest in care home practice and research to discuss and share common interests. We welcome people…
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Risk factors for nursing home admission among older adults
Analysis of basic movements and activities of daily living “In recent years, with the rise in global life expectancy, the aging rate is increasing rapidly. In Japan, older adults accounted for 28.8% of the total population in 2020. Typically, when older adults experience illnesses that limit their daily activities, they are initially provided with care…
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‘Ruth’ brilliantly captures dementia caregiving experience
Dementia caregivers who are juggling careers and care duties will appreciate how director Alex Berg depicted the caregiving experience with empathy and accuracy in his short film, “Ruth.” The Memories Project source: https://memoriesproject.com/2023/01/29/short-film-ruth-brilliantly-captures-dementia-caregiving-experience/#like-9497
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Why do we avoid decluttering?
Why do we avoid decluttering? Most of us can agree that there are benefits to decluttering, tidying and owning less. So, why do we put it off? We procrastinate because we are avoiding discomfort. Decluttering is uncomfortable because we have to make dozens of decisions – about things that we have likely ignored. It’s easier…
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Housing and Care – good practice guide
An accessible and practical resource supports councils with their local partners to plan for and deliver the range of housing and care options needed by older people and working age adults with care/support needs. Download the guide at… The Age Action Alliance source: http://theageactionalliance.org/2023/01/24/housing-and-care-new-good-practice-guide-launched/
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What social challenges do you think the home faces today?
In Conversation with… Prof. Argandoña, 19 January 2023 “In today’s society, there is a need for an overall vision that places the home in a central position” Read the full interview at… BeHome Blog source: https://behomeblog.wordpress.com/2023/01/19/in-conversation-with-prof-argandona/#like-3121
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Siblings in Care
“This report sets out some clear, practical recommendations that can improve the system for children. I want to see these incorporated into the Government’s plans for improving the children’s social care system. These recommendations are vital for siblings in care, but I also think they will have wider ramifications for children’s social care. Because the…
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Neurodiversity and homelessness
Prof. Amanda Kirby, 26 January 2023 Few studies have been done assessing rates of neurodiversity among homeless people and most of these have sampling problems. However, it appears that rough sleepers and those using homeless services, have much higher rates of neurodiversity than the general population. Read the Newsletter in full at… Source: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/neurodiversity-101-6749245972842446848
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Don’t pave the way for more institutions in Bulgaria
The European Expert Group on the Transition from Institutional to Community-based Care posted on January 16, 2023 by EEG Bulgaria has presented a set of standards for, among other things, “therapy and rehabilitation”, “day care”, “residential care”, “shelter” and “assistant support”. The European Commission subsequently approved the Ordinance, despite the fact that it opens the…
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Bring volunteers into care homes to improve quality of life
A report by the Royal Voluntary Service claims volunteering can play a vital role in improving the working and living environment for staff and residents in care homes. It outlines four recommendations to care homes for utilising volunteering to improve the social care experience for residents and staff: Charity Today News source: https://www.charitytoday.co.uk/bring-volunteers-into-care-homes-to-improve-quality-of-life-says-report/
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