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  • Driven by fear to defend his secure world

    Mr D’s tormented, disturbing behaviour was incomprehensible to those around him. Understanding its roots could not give him the peace of mind he had never possessed, but it brought tolerance and lessened his wife’s distress, writes Graham Stokes. Author/s: Graham Stokes For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The…...

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  • Howling dogs and whistling women

    In this second article, Esme Moniz-Cook and Alec Gill list further examples of folklore beliefs which can often be the cause of acute anxiety or “challenging” behaviour in a person with dementia. Author/s: Esme Moniz-Cook, Alec Gill For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is…...

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  • Helping to recreate a personal sacred space

    Many care workers have always attended to spiritual needs, through truly individualised care, writes Laraine Moffitt. Author/s: Laraine Moffitt For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....

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  • Speaking out for advocacy

    Advocacy is critical to the achievement of key community care principles of empowerment but, says Jan Killeen, what is entirely missing is direction from government on how authorities are to provide the service for those who need it. Author/s: Jan Killeen For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The…...

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  • Wales widens its training boundaries

    Amode Lado and Elizabeth Williams describe the development of an innovative multidisciplinary care course in Wales. Author/s: Amode Lado, Elizabeth Williams For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....

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  • Summertime…

    …and the living is easy, if we’re lucky and the sun shines. In the warmer weather people with dementia will appreciate help to enjoy the garden and take part themselves, writes Alison Ryan. Author/s: Alison Ryan For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available…...

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  • The secondary dementias 1: An overview

    Judith Allardyce begins a new series describing the many treatable conditions in which dementia can occur. Author/s: Judith Allardyce For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....

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  • The psychology of caring

    Professor Anthony Clare’s interview with Tom Kitwood for the BBC radio programme “All in the Mind”. Author/s: Anthony Clare, Tom Kitwood For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....

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  • Towards a clear picture

    Depression can cloud the picture when someone seems to be developing symptoms of dementia. Only a careful, thorough and person-centred assessment can untangle the threads and lead to successful treatment, as in the case of Mrs Mitchell, related by Alan Powell. Author/s: Alan Powell For the full article please see the PDF download linked to…...

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