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Category: Dementia


Dementia – My Life: Living with Dementia Module 6

My Life: Living Well With Dementia has been co-created by Wessex HIEC with Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust.

The aim of My Life is to improve the way staff interact with patients with dementia, to reduce violent incidents, falls and the use of medication for sedation, and to increase patient and staff satisfaction with the mental health service.

In this module, we discuss the Weekly Community Meeting.


Dementia – My Life: Living with Dementia Module 7

My Life: Living Well With Dementia has been co-created by Wessex HIEC with Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust.

The aim of My Life is to improve the way staff interact with patients with dementia, to reduce violent incidents, falls and the use of medication for sedation, and to increase patient and staff satisfaction with the mental health service.

In this module, we discuss Meal Times.


Dementia – My Life: Living with Dementia Module 8

My Life: Living Well With Dementia has been co-created by Wessex HIEC with Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust.

The aim of My Life is to improve the way staff interact with patients with dementia, to reduce violent incidents, falls and the use of medication for sedation, and to increase patient and staff satisfaction with the mental health service.

In this module, we discuss Supporting Discharge Planning.


Dementia – My Life: Living with Dementia Module 9

My Life: Living Well With Dementia has been co-created by Wessex HIEC with Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust.

The aim of My Life is to improve the way staff interact with patients with dementia, to reduce violent incidents, falls and the use of medication for sedation, and to increase patient and staff satisfaction with the mental health service.

In this module, we discuss Malignant Social Psychology & Relationships.


Map of Medicine – Applying the PAIN approach to problem solving

Dr Paul Hopper, Clinical Director for Older People’s Mental Health, Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, discusses the role of the PAIN approach in solving problems posed by the behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia.

This is one of a series of podcasts being created by Wessex HIEC to complement local Map of Medicine pathways. These pathways support GPs with appropriate guidance and timely management, investigations and referral of patients presenting in primary care with a range of conditions. The podcasts highlight key learning points around diagnosis and management.


Map of Medicine – Patient history and examination to support the diagnosis of dementia

Dr Paul Hopper, Clinical Director for Older People’s Mental Health, Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, discusses the role of patient history and examination in diagnosing dementia.

This is one of a series of podcasts being created by Wessex HIEC to complement local Map of Medicine pathways. These pathways support GPs with appropriate guidance and timely management, investigations and referral of patients presenting in primary care with a range of conditions. The podcasts highlight key learning points around diagnosis and management.