Stephen Webster and Judith Edwards contribute to a new regular feature that welcomes your bright ideas. Author/s: Stephen Webster, Judith Edwards For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
As we approach another general election campaign, how do the main political parties shape up to the priorities set by campaigning organisations in dementia care? Simon Denegri examines their policies and prospects. Author/s: Simon Denegri For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if…...
The use of drugs to improve cognitive ability raises important ethical questions. Anthea Tinker and colleagues outline the issues we should all urgently consider. Author/s: Anthea Tinker For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
The idea that the concept and practice of play may be valuable in dementia care is a controversial one – understandable so when practitioners have fought so hard to demolish “nursery care”. But, Tessa Perrin argues, it would be very sad if this fear blocked out creative new ideas. Author/s: Tessa Perrin For the full…...
Editorial Comment Author/s: Sue Benson For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Those who have not experienced a close bond with a companion animal can find it hard to understand the depth of grief felt at its death. But it is vital that staff are sensitive in their response, writes Simon O’Donovan. Author/s: Simon O’Donovan For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the…...
Editorial Comment Author/s: Sue Benson For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
There is now plenty of evidence that companion animals can promote health and well-being for older people, including those with dementia, and their carers, writes Dorothy Walster. Author/s: Dorothy Walster For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Zena Dowling and colleagues report on research comparing the effects of “Snoezelen” with another one-to-one activity session. Author/s: Zena Dowling For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
The final part of Jackie Allen’s history of dementia care. Author/s: Jackie Allen For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....