Experiences of Dementia Care: What we already know
Organisations across Sheffield have committed to work together to improve care and support for people living with or caring for someone with dementia. NHS Sheffield CCG want to involve people with lived experience in planning how this should work.
In order to help this patient and public involvement, we have reviewed the existing patient and carer feedback relating to dementia care. We have highlighted common themes and any gaps that can be pursed in further engagement.
Our headlines:
What do we already know is important to people living with Dementia and their families/carers?
- Getting a diagnosis and early information
- Accessing social activities to reduce isolation
- Being able to stay at or near home
- Respite for family carers
- Friendly staff
- Time and flexibility
- A calming environment
- Including people with Dementia in making decisions about their own care
- Using a range of engagement methods to get feedback from people with Dementia and their carers
Where are the gaps in evidence?
- Experiences of carers who live outside of the city, or who are in employment
- Experiences of BME patients, families, and carers
- Effects of co-morbidities and/or sensory impairments
- Experiences of young onset Dementia
- A whole person/whole system view
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