Low expectations: attitudes on choice, care and community for people with dementia in care homes

This report updates and builds on the Home from home report, published in 2008. Findings show that up to 80% of care home residents have dementia or severe memory problems; while excellent quality care does exist, pessimism about life in care homes is leading to people settling for less; 70% of the general public would be worried about going into a care home and two thirds (64%) don't think the sector is doing enough to tackle abuse. It calls on the government and care homes to demand better minimum standards and more effective regulation.

• Report
• 'This is me' person-centred care guide
• 'Putting care right' project page
• Press release
• Alzheimer's Society - publications