Dementia in care homes and COVID-19. Supporting residents, supporting carers, supporting homes (Social Care Institute for Excellence, UK)

Dementia in care homes and COVID-19. Supporting residents, supporting carers, supporting homes (Social Care Institute for Excellence, UK)

This quick guide from the Social Care Insitute of Excellence will be useful for carers in care homes supporting residents living with dementia during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. It will discuss four clinical situations that may help to illustrate some challenges. These include: – Understanding signs of COVID-19 – Helping residents with confusion – Managing behavioural challenges – Supporting residents with end-of-life care


Dementia in care homes and COVID-19. Supporting residents, supporting carers, supporting homes. London, Social Care Institute for Excellence, 2020, online.


 

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