Post on 04-Jan-2016
Enhancing Your Dementia Enhancing Your Dementia Care EnvironmentCare Environment
Jo BonserJo BonserManaging Director Managing Director
Health Care ServicesHealth Care Services
Interesting FactsInteresting Facts
The right environment can:The right environment can:
Reduce incontinence by 50%Reduce incontinence by 50% Reduce agitation and aggression by Reduce agitation and aggression by
60%60% Reduce slips, trips and falls by 70% Reduce slips, trips and falls by 70%
SignageSignage
People are able to find and use toilet unaided.
People are able to find their bedrooms.
People can find their way around.
What does it all mean?What does it all mean? Fewer slips, trips and fallsFewer slips, trips and falls Reduction of incontinence episodesReduction of incontinence episodes Improved orientationImproved orientation Less weight loss/improved appetiteLess weight loss/improved appetite More independence at mealtimes More independence at mealtimes Reduction in physical aggressionReduction in physical aggression Reduction in anti- psychotic Reduction in anti- psychotic
medicationmedication More quality time with peopleMore quality time with people Overall better quality of lifeOverall better quality of life