Dementia UK. Principles of Support for Dementia Patients (PDF)

Seminar paper from the year 2020 in the subject Nursing Science - Dementia, grade: A, Prifysgol Cymru University of Wales (Health and Social Care), course: Principles of Health and Social Care Practice, language: English, abstract: Dementia UK is one of the United Kingdom's leading dementia organizations. It specializes in the provision of adequate care for dementia patients within the United Kingdom. To achieve its objectives, the organization implements a framework which employs Admiral Nurses, responsible for the provision of specialist care and support for families who encounter dementia challenges. These nurses work alongside dementia patients, their families as well as carers; providing them with compassionate support on a one-to-one basis, expert and professional guidance as well as practical solutions to personal and care problems. In accordance with the structure of the organization, Admiral Nurses are lifelines, engaged in the provision of assistance for affected families, enabling them live positively with the condition in the present, while providing appropriate guidelines to provide relevant support in the event of challenges encountered in daily living. This is to enable patients to foster less fear and confidence for the future.

To ensure the availability of its services, Dementia UK runs a national Admiral Nurse Dementia Helpline. The organization is staffed by experienced Admiral Nurses for the provision of both family and professional care for dementia patients, elder citizens concerned about their memories, and other related concerns. The Nurses are responsible for the provision of one-to-one specialist support for dementia-affected individuals and their respective families. Through the Admiral Nurse service, the organization is able to administer the appropriate care and support Dementia UK provides specialist support for dementia patients and their families. When there are communication challenges, the Admiral Nurses have been trained to aid with affected families to maintain connection with the patient, and in the event of identified signs of fear and distress, they help to create comfortable strategies to guarantee their safety and comfortability. If these coping challenges persist in the families, they are able to co-ordinate the appropriate local support services in order to provide the best possible care for the patients.