| |  | | | |  | |  | | More information on Specialist Dementia | | | | | The Specialist Dementia service provides an individualised assessment and therapeutic treatment programme for adults suffering from dementia with challenging behaviour who require a low secure environment. This service is geared particularly to the needs of those with early onset dementia including Korsakoff’s psychosis.
Individual multi-disciplinary needs assessment and care planning within the CPA/SAP framework
Detailed and continuing assessment and management of risk to self and others}
Provision of a safe environment
Monitoring and maintenance of optimal physical health
Maintenance of functional abilities to maximum level of independence possible
Maintenance and enhancement of interpersonal skills and communication
Provision of support for family members and carers
Positive use of leisure and social activities to maximise the quality of life
Adherence to evidence-based practice [including NICE guidelines]
Promotion of ethnic, cultural, social and spiritual needs
[Provision of a responsible advocacy and complaints service} | | | | |
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