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…...
Tea dances have proved a remarkable stimulus to activity and interaction for people with dementia in Bridlington. Rob Howarth and Rob Ketteringham describe how the project was set up and evaluated. Author/s: Rob Howarth, Rob Ketteringham For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available…...
How can we know someone is in pain if they cannot tell us? People with dementia may suffer severe and disabling pain if we fail to pick up the clues that could lead to assessment and treatment in many cases. Cathy Chatten explains. Author/s: Cathy Chatten For the full article please see the PDF download…...
One of the aims of day care for people with dementia is to relieve stress and enhance the well-being of carers. Sue Walder reports on a study which aimed to show how far this was being achieved. Author/s: Sue Walder For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full…...
Trevor Adams suggests that mental health nursing is ageist, and asks, what can we do about it? Author/s: Trevor Adams For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Financing long-term care is an issue close to the hearts of the voters of “middle England”, and thus high on the agenda of all political parties. But what solutions will they offer? Simon Denegri hunts for clues at the annual round of party conferences. Author/s: Simon Denegri For the full article please see the PDF…...
1995’s Alzheimer’s Awareness Week focuses on primary health care and the relationship between GPs and carers. Harry Cayton describes the main findings of a new report and hopes for greater understanding on both sides. Author/s: Harry Cayton For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is…...
All human beings have a need for contact with others; from the moment of birth throughout our lives into old age, it is crucial to our well-being. Paula Crimmens describes how the way babies and children communicate with us and we with them can guide us towards true human contact with people who have lost…...
Can older people with dementia remain in residential care alongside people who are not confused? Methodist Homes’ care group initiative has been remarkably successful; it may provide part of the answer, writes Alison Johnson. Author/s: Alison Johnson For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is…...
When your aim is to achieve a change that will improve your service to people with dementia, careful thought and planning are vital at every stage. Lynne Phair and Valerie Good give the benefit of their experience. Author/s: Lynne Phair, Valerie Good For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right…....