When planning day care in rural areas, standard urban solutions are unlikely to lead to the best service; responsiveness to local needs and carers’ personal circumstances are crucial. Faith Gibson, Dorothy Whittington, Deborah James, Andrew Pattenden and Lisa Rahim report on the Rural Action on Dementia project in Northern Ireland. Author/s: Faith Gibson, Dorothy Whittington,…...
Effective support for a family through the crisis of Alzheimer’s disease can be achieved if professionals work in partnership with them, and with voluntary, religious and community groups, writes Margaret Anne Tibbs. Author/s: Margaret Anne Tibbs For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available…...
A garden can be a source of joy and confidence for someone who has dementia. Here, Alison Ryan describes Horticultural Therapy, and sets out some ideas for gardening activities in Spring – the first of four seasonal guides. Author/s: Alison Ryan For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The…...
Carers of younger people with dementia have clear ideas about the support services they need. Jane Fossey and Matthew Baker report on a study which sought their views. Author/s: Jane Fossey, Matthew Baker For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
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....
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…...
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....
As concern grows about the possible abuse of elderly people in all care settings, Jill Manthorpe reviews research into the relationship between dementia and abuse. Author/s: Jill Manthorpe For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
The staff of Bristol’s BRACE Centre/Memory Disorders Clinic bravely took to the streets in the cause of advancing public knowledge about dementia. Author/s: rg/admin/jdcarticles-amend.pl For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
The physical environment is a crucial factor in both well-being and level of functioning of people with dementia. Alan Dunlop outlines some design principles, firmly established by research, that contribute to a helpful environment. Author/s: Alan Dunlop For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is…...