Dementia strategy

Citation

(2009), "Dementia strategy", Nutrition & Food Science, Vol. 39 No. 4. https://doi.org/10.1108/nfs.2009.01739dab.023

Dementia strategy

Article Type: Food facts From: Nutrition & Food Science, Volume 39, Issue 4

As a landmark document, the National Dementia Strategy will transform the quality of dementia care in this country. A long time coming, this positive move forward sets out initiatives designed to improve the lives of people with dementia, their carers and families.

Alan Johnson MP, Secretary of State for Health, made the following opening statement: “Dementia is not an illness we can ignore. So we need to ensure that both the public and professionals have the full facts. One of the key messages in the Strategy is the need for better education and training for professionals. This will not just be for people providing dementia services. Many people in the NHS and social care come into contact with people with dementia and their carers. They need to know more about dementia and how they can best provide care that meets people’s needs. Getting these messages across is vital if we are to ensure the delivery of the best quality service”.

The ElderWorld team, together with renowned trainer, Beth Noray, have produced high quality blended learning in dementia care. They have five courses in a series, covering all aspects of care ranging from person centred care to communication skills, available to train carers. These online e-learning courses, supported by workbooks and conventional training, make it easy for care home managers to offer cost effective training to ensure a better quality life for all those with dementia in care, their carers and families.

For more information, visit: www.elderworld.com/benefits_elearning.pdf