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Dementia care mapping is a valuable tool for evaluating quality of care. But by sharing both mapping and results widely and quickly, the Bath project achieved immediate positive change as well. Elizabeth Barnett explains. Author/s: Elizabeth Barnett For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is…...
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Monitored dosage is a useful time-saving system of drug administration, but it does bring its own limitations and dangers. Sally Kennedy shares some words of warning after using the system for five years. Author/s: Sally Kennedy For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available…...
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The incidence of depression in people with dementia is significant,a nd the additional disability it causes can be quite profound, writes Alan Powell. He reviews research on the co-existing conditions and responses to different forms of treatment. Author/s: Alan Powell For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full…...
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Tom Kitwood introduces a new series, starting next issue, of studies in person-centred care. These stories, he argues, will be an important preliminary to the formal research on care practice which is vitally needed if our knowledge of dementia care is to advance. Author/s: Tom Kitwood For the full article please see the PDF download…...
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It is vital to work with the whole family and not just the individual with dementia, writes Margaret Anne Tibbs. In this first of two articles she argues that the traditional medical model is inadequate, painting a picture of the complex difficulties families can face. Author/s: Margaret Anne Tibbs For the full article please see…...
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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....
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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…...
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In the second of two articles on the growing number of people affected by both Down’s syndrome and Alzheimer’s disease, Ann Campbell and Owen Barr discuss the implications for service provision, and describe care for one lady and her mother living in the community. Author/s: Ann Campbell, Owen Barr For the full article please see…...
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Life story work is not just compiling a life story book, but an ongoing process with rewards for all involved, writes Charlie Murphy. Author/s: Charlie Murphy 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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