Two positives

[Skye]

Thank you all so much.

I seem to have given the false impression (to some) that I'm taking credit for all this. I'm not! I'm just a very small cog in the wheel.

My pride is that a comparatively small wheel has travelled so far in such a short time. If my cog fell off, it would be easily replaced, and the wheel would keep on turning.

But I'm still proud!

 

[EmJ]

That is great news Hazel!

Take care,
EmJ

 

[Skye]

This is the link to the Scottish government site giving info on the course:

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2011/09/16133044

 

[Skye]

Update

The fiming went well, I think. I enjoyed the day, and meeting my fellow-carers again. I didn't find the filming stressful at all, it was all very informal, but strangely, watching it back this weekend was very upsetting, and brought back so many unhappy memories.

The good news is that the course starts today. 109 senior nurses from the whole of Scotland have enrolled, and will already be one step nearer to understanding the impact of a hospital stay on someone with dementia.

I have an invitation to visit the new psychiatric hospital next month. Hopefully it will be before the patients are moved in, so I may be able to take some photos.

 

[grove]

WELL DONE on the 2 Positives you have helped achive you should feel very proud & pleased with your self ! & agree with you & Loo about Specialist Dementia Nurse'rs ........ Good Idea & am sure it will improve the quality of life for Dementia Patient's in Hospital ( & that of the Families also )

Please Hazel am not a proper "Expert " like you & other's , can you explain what this means ( from your first Post ) Patients with a Co - Morbidity of Dementia . My Father has Moderate Dementia & have read a Book to help me. However never heard of that "expression " before . Thank you ! ...... ( sorry if that bit upsets you in any way Hazel )

Best Wishes for your new Poject at the New Hospital ( Freindship Help )

Looking forward to the Photo's


Love Grove x x

 

[Skye]

, can you explain what this means ( from your first Post ) Patients with a Co - Morbidity of Dementia . My Father has Moderate Dementia & have read a Book to help me. However never heard of that "expression " before . Thank you !

Sorry Grove! I'm not an expert either, I just get used to the jargon used by the professionals.

Co-morbidity of dementia just means that a patient has dementia, as well as the problem that caused the admission.

For example, if someone with dementia is admitted to a general hospital with a broken arm, or for an operation, the reason for admission would be the broken arm, or the operation, but the dementia would also need to be on the notes, and would be described as co-morbidity. In other words, two separate problems.

Thanks for the good wishes. The filming was last month, so it's all over, thank goodness.

 

[grove]

Many Thanks Hazel for your quick reply ! & for the " Jargon free " speak ! , all made clear ! & not to worry about saying sorry ! You are more knowledgeable than i am !

My friend Sue lives in Scotland ........ across from you i think ! ? ( Cupar ) we have some thing in comman ( sadly ) Her Mum has V Dementia & she lives with Sue & as i said earlier my Dad has Dementia ......... Sue was a tower of strength to me in the "early days " before i had a P C & joined T P ! & she still is !

Next Month we are meeting up " for 1 Day " when her Mum gooes into Restpite will ask her if she heard about the new Training etc

Thanks once again

Love Grove x

 

[Skye]

I’ve just had a tour of the new psychiatric hospital. It’s not quite finished, but patents will be moved in at the beginning of next month. There is still some landscaping to be done, and the artwork to be installed. But it’s fabulous, even better than I expected. They’ve made full use of the sloping site and wonderful views – apparently on a clear day you can see across the Solway to the Lake District Hills. It’s bright and airy, and colourful.

All the rooms are single, en suite, and quite roomy, and there are larger, extra care rooms for those who need hoists, etc. Each ward has two interview rooms, an activities room, a treatment room, a family room, a kitchen for the use of patients, and a quiet room as well as the main lounge area.

Some photos, as promised:




Some of the landscaping, still to be completed.




One of the enclosed gardens.




Nurses' station and seating area of dementia unit.

 

[Skye]

Some more:



The dementia unit's sensory garden.




The patients' kitchen.




A standard bedroom. Every room has a safe.

 

[sue38]

It looks great Hazel, and will look even better when the patients move in . Well done on all your hard work.

 

[larivy]

Looks good love the view well done Hazel

 

[turbo]

Hello Hazel. It all looks amazing.


Turbo

 

[Loopiloo]

Thanks for your update, Hazel and the lovely photos. It all looks great, what an achievement and to have completed it on time, within budget.

You must be delighted and excited - I am!

Look forward to more news later...

Love
Loo xxx