The way we care for older people, and the value society places on them and their carers, has become an ever-more urgent topic. This event launches a new book from Routledge, 'Making Relational Care Work for Older People: Exploring innovation and best practice in everyday life', which takes a unique approach to the subject.

Author Jenny Kartupelis will offer insights based on her extensive survey work, into the critical factors that promote greater emotional and physical wellbeing for older people and carers, followed by presentations and commentary from a range of experts, and audience questions.

Content

Welcome by Chair (Verity Prentice)

Jenny Kartupelis, author: Introduction to book, key themes and summary of new learning

April Dobson, Head of Dementia, Hallmark Care Homes: Instituting practical changes that favour relational care: the Montessori approach

Richard Virr, Director of Development, The Abbeyfield Society: Instituting practical changes that favour relational care: design of the physical environment

Stephen Burke, Director, United for All Ages and Good Care Guide: Intergenerational models and relational care

Lorraine Morley, Lead, AgeTech Accelerator UK: The impact of technology innovation

Baroness Sally Greengross, Co-chair of APPG on Ageing and Older People: Policy change implications of relational care

Questions from the audience

Notes

Questions should be submitted in advance (by 12 noon on 21 October please) and can be addressed to the panel or a specific speaker

The event will be recorded for delegates, those unable to attend and the Routledge web site