Worrying misconceptions about care homes
It is the third of June, and this time of year is always a bit alarming for me. Round about now people start saying, “This should have been done by June!” and I get nervous. I think, “What have I missed? What should I have done?”
Over the seven days of Dementia Awareness Week in Scotland I am outlining seven things that people should know in relation to dementia, and care homes.
In recent weeks I’ve listened to a lot of worrying misconceptions about care homes. Up to 90% of residents have dementia so if it is about a care home, it is about people with dementia.
So today, on the third day I want to explore three themes. These are the three themes that ruffle my feathers. These are three false claims I’ve heard.
Care homes are poor at infection control.
Care home staff have low skills
Care homes that make profits have poor care
I know these things are not true. So for day three, I am saying here is a job that does need to be “done by June.” What I’d like is for anyone with serious evidence that I am wrong to tell me what their facts and figures are.
Be warned. I will want to discuss and debate any sensible propositions you send me using evidence!
A lot of this is in my new book, the One Stop Guide to Care Homes… but the Covid crisis has meant that publication has been delayed. I want you to know that this knowledge was available before January 2020. You weren’t told and you were not looking for it.
Or maybe you already knew.
If you would like more information, you can buy my book Dementia, the One Stop Guide or Care Homes: When, Why and How to Choose a Care Home. I am available for consultancy for families or organisations. And if you have any further queries or questions, or suggestions for something you’d like to see me write on, please contact me via the Contact Page
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