People with profound and multiple learning disabilities: A review of research about their lives

People with profound and multiple learning disabilities: A review of research about their lives, MENCAP, Systematic Review
An overview of the literature published about the lives of people with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), their carers and families. It draws from sources including published papers in academic journals, published reports from charities and other voluntary [...]

Dysphagia - Administring Medication to people with dementia

Administering medication to people with dementia, Linda Nazarko
Nursing & Residential Care, Vol. 10, Iss. 1, 19 Dec 2007, pp 622 - 625
Abstract: Dementia related swallowing problems can result in difficulties in medication administration. Linda Nazarko explains how a problem solving approach can prevent nurses using covert medication.
Concealing medication in food and drink can [...]

Managing depression among older people in care homes

Managing depression among older people in care homes, Charles Morris, Amanda Thompsell
Nursing & Residential Care, Vol. 10, Iss. 3, 20 Feb 2008, pp 145 - 148
Abstract: Charles Morris and Amanda Thompsell discuss the management of depression in their concluding article on depression among older people in care homes. Drug-based treatment, psychological therapies and [...]

Recognizing depression in older adults in care homes

Recognizing depression in older adults in care homes, Amanda Thompsell
Nursing & Residential Care, Vol. 10, Iss. 2, 16 Jan 2008, pp 95 - 97
Abstract: In the first of two articles on depression in older adults, Amanda Thompsell discusses the prevalence of depression in care homes, and the importance of recognizing the clinical features and [...]