Videos

The Early Signs and Symptoms campaign aims to help people recognise dementia symptoms in themselves or their loved ones.  Source:  Department of Health.

In A Day to Remember, a film to mark World Alzheimer's Day and the launch of the dementia campaign from the Department of Health and the Alzheimer's Society, Sir Michael Parkinson, Fiona Phillips and Gordon Banks talk about the importance of memory, the most memorable moments of their lives and their experience of having a loved one with dementia.  Source:  Department of Health.

An extract from Amanda Waring's powerful award-winning short film, "What Do You See? starring Virginia McKenna.  Source:  Amanda Waring Films.

Board-certified music therapist, Matthew Jordan, with Music Makes Connections in Boise, Idaho works with an individual who struggles with barriers to wellness and communication due to the effects of dementia. Music therapy sessions have created a cognitive awakening for her.  Source:  MusicMakesConnection on YouTube.

This video clearly illustrates what personalisation is about, emphasises the importance of choice and control and introduces the idea that personalisation is relevant for all adults and older people using social care services - whatever their needs or setting. People with experience of personalised services explain the impact that personalisation has had on their lives. The video also looks at what personalisation will mean for social care workers. Source:  Social Care Institute for Excellence.

As care homes now support some of the most frail and ill older people in this country, they need to plan and deliver care carefully if they are to avoid adding to the numbers needing hospital admissions. This film presents the approach of Lime Court Care Home, who have introduced a number of new policies and practices with the specific aim of reducing hospital admissions amongst their residents. Lead by manager Mike Richardson, Lime Court have focussed on infection control, mental health support, reducing falls, better medication management, nutrition and planning for end of life care. The attention placed on each of these areas, combined with increased community health input and a stable team able to provide continuity and consistency of care, has enabled Lime Court to significantly reduce hospital admissions whilst improving outcomes for residents.   Source:  Social Care Institute for Excellence.