Belgium
Contact
Anahata VZW
Hilde Vermeiren
Anahata vzw
Herentalsebaan 19
2520 Ranst
Belgium
Tel: +32 (0) 32051985
Current Research
Effect of Dementia Care Mapping and Person Centred Care on the Wellbeing of Residents with Dementia and Their Caregivers in Flemish Care Homes.
Current Training
- DCM Basic User Training
- DCM Advanced User Training
How We Use Dementia Care Mapping
- Within Armonea (a group of residential care centres), we introduced a new method for improvement in care for people with dementia
- The mappers of the different care centres observe in pairs in a particular facility
- In every facility we work according to the usual mapping process (briefing-mapping-feedback and action-planning for care improvement)
- Twice a year, the mappers gather in various working groups to discuss possible projects for improvement (based on topics of different mappings)
- In these groups we collect knowledge and experience on particular topics, eg. a project on mealtimes or a project about everyday activities for people with dementia
Denmark
The Danish National Insitute for Elderly Education
Eva Bonde Nielson
Director
Daniee
The Danish National Institute for Elderly Education
Gyvelbakken 33, DK 3460
Birkerød Denmark
Tel: +45 3860 6091
E-mail: ebn@daniae.dk
Courses Offered
- Learning to Use Dementia Care Mapping
- Dementia Care Mapping for Advanced Users
Germany
Private Universität Witten/Herdecke/Deutsches Zentrum fur Neurodegenerative Erkrankungen e.V. (DZNE) in Kooperation mit der Universität Witten/Herdecke
Christian Muller-Hergl
Private Universität Witten/Herdecke
Faculty of Medicine
Alfred-Herrhausen-Str 50,
D-58448 Witten
Germany
Tel: (0049) 23 02 926 714
Homepage: www.dcm-deutschland.de
E-mail: christian.mueller-hergl@uni-wh.de
Current Research Projects
DCM and Qualidem Implementation Study on Strengthening of People with Dementia
The improvement of quality of life of residents with dementia is an important aim of nursing care. Person Centred Care refers to the individualisation of care and thereby contributes to quality of life. This key concept is particularly relevant in the care of residents with dementia in long term facilities. Dementia Care Mapping (DCM) is a tool for the implementation of Person Centred Care.
Courses Delivered
- Learning to Use Dementia Care Mapping
- Dementia Care Mapping for Advanced Users
Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Society for the Aged
Ms Maggie Leung, Executive Director
The Hong Kong Society for the Aged
11/F The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups Building
21 Pak Fuk Road
North Point
Hong Kong
Courses Delivered
- Learning to use Dementia Care Mapping
- Dementia Care Mapping for Advanced Users
Japan
Imaise Mental Care Centre
Yutaka Mizuno, MD, PhD
Director, Department of Psychogeriatrics,
Imaise Mental Care Hospital,
Gouchu Chahara, Miyaushiro,
Imaise-cho,
Ichinomiya City,
Aichi, Japan 491-0057
Tel: +81 -586-45-2531
Fax: +81-586-44-7411
E-mail: mizuno@anzu.or.jp
Current Research Projects
- Improving Quality of Care and Strengthening Relationships Between Visiting Home Caregivers, Family and People with Dementia through DCM
- What Care is Needed in Specialised Day Service for People with Pre-senile Dementia
- Research on Behaviour and Emotions of the Elderly with Dementia Who Exhibit BPSD in Daily Life and in Music Therapy Sessions - Evaluation and Analysis Using DCM 7
Courses Delivered
DCM Basic User Status
Netherlands
De Friese Wouden
Aukje Post
Zorgkwadrant Fryslân Oost
Raad van Bestuur
Princes Margrietstraat 1
Postbus 76
9250 AB Burgum
Netherlands
Tel: 0031 0511 467500
Current Research Projects
An RCT Study of Cost Effectiveness of Dementia Care Mapping Intervention in Nursing Home Settings
To what extent is Dementia Care Mapping intervention effective in reducing neuropsychiatric symptoms (primary), staff distress (secondary), and costs of dementia care on psycho-geriatric units (PGUs)(secondary)
Courses Delivered
- Learning to Use DCM (Basic User Status)
- Using DCM for Practice Development (Advanced User Status)
Norway
Ageing and Health - Norwegian Centre for Research, Education and Service Development
Anne Marie Mork Rokstad
Ageing and Health – Norwegian Centre for Research, Education and Service Development
Aldring Og Helse
Oslo University Hospital HF
Ullevaal
Bygn 37
N-0407 Oslo
Norway
Current DCM Projects
Using DCM to Develop PCC in Nursing Homes - Part of a Developmental Program in the Norwegian Dementia Plan 2015
Current Research Projects
Person Centred Care and Dementia Care Mapping Among Nursing Home Patients - An 18 Month Randomised Controlled Intervention Study
Dementia is a common and devastating disease in the elderly. No cure exists and there is an increasing need for care. To improve knowledge on how to provide better care for patients with dementia in nursing homes, we will carry out a controlled trial using two forms of education and developmental interventions towards the nursing home care staff, a structured framework (VIPS) and Dementia Care Mapping (DCM), to develop Person Centred Care in a randomised controlled study.
In accordance with the knowledge found in the literature, we hypothesise that both VIPS and DCM will be more effective than a traditional educational program about dementia provided to the staff in nursing homes. The positive effects will be seen as reduced agitation in patients, less use of psychotropic drugs and improved quality of life.
Using VIPS framework and DCM will also have a better effect on the well being of staff.
Courses Delivered
- Learning to Use Dementia Care Mapping
- DCM Advanced User Practice
Singapore
Disease Association of Singapore
Carol H Fusek
Alzheimer's Disease Association of Singapore
New Horizon Centre - Toa Payoh
Blk 157
Toa Payoh Lorong 1,
01-1195
Singapore
310157
Current DCM Projects
PCC at the New Horizons Centers - Led by our Newly Formed PCC Consultancy
Courses Delivered
Learning to Use Dementia Care Mapping
Spain
Alzheimer Cataluyna Fundacio
Elena Fernàndez
Alzheimer Catalunya Fundacio
C/Bruc 65, 3er 2a
08009 Barcelona
Spain
Tel: +34 93 459 22 94
E-mail: info@alzheimercatalunya.org
Current DCM Projects
- L'Onada DCM Project
- Llar-Unnim DCM Project
Current Research Projects
Person with Dementia Participation on Health Care Decisions (INCLUDEM)
To include the person with dementia in his/her care plan and health/social decisions and to evaluate its impact on his/her overall wellbeing
Courses Delivered
- DCM Basic User Status
- DCM Advanced User Status
Switzerland
Careum Further Education
Susanna Schubiger, Head of Ageing & Generation
Muhlemattstrasse 42
CH 5001 Aarau
Switzerland
Homepage: www.careum-weiterbildung.ch
E-mail: susanna.schubiger@careum-weiterbildung.ch
Courses Delivered
Learning to Use Dementia Care Mapping
USA
Jentle Harts Consulting
Marilyn Hartle or LaDonna Jensen
Jentle Harts Consulting
PO Box 551087
Indianapolis
IN 46205
USA
E-mail: marilyn@jentleharts.com or ladonna@jentleharts.com
Courses Delivered
- Learning to Use Dementia Care Mapping
- Using DCM for Practice Development