Getting it right for dementia: Real solutions for improving hospital care

________________________________________________________________________________________

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

Veronica.King@alzheimers.org.uk________________________________________________________________________________________

alzheimers.org.uk