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Getting it right for dementia: Real solutions for improving hospital care
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alzheimers.org.uk
Veronica King, Stakeholder Relations Manager –
NorthAlzheimer’s Society
The need for better dementia care in hospitals and why it matters
• Counting the Cost
• Enhancing the Healing Environment
• Cracks in the Pathway
The need for better dementia care in hospitals and why it matters
• >40% of people in hospital over 65• 3.2 million bed days• £265m cost of additional time in hospital
What do we need?
• Achievable solutions and practical guidance• Education, training and awareness among acute sector staff• Hospital dementia strategies• Commitment to developing dementia friendly hospital environments• Better discharge and post discharge support
An Innovative Approach
• The role of the third sector, and voluntary services• A new approach to integrating care• Support for people and carers in hospital• Support for people and carers at discharge and beyond• Awareness, information and training
Thank you
Veronica KingAlzheimer’s Society
[email protected]________________________________________________________________________________________
alzheimers.org.uk