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....
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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…...
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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…...
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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…...
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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…...
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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…....
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The Sonas approach is a tried and tested way of activating potential for communication in people with dementia, through all the senses including touch, smell and taste. Mary Threadgold explains the system and how it was developed. Author/s: Mary Threadgold For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full…...
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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....
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Owen Barr and Ann Campbell review the growing body of evidence on the relationship between Alzheimer’s disease and Down’s syndrome. Author/s: Owen Barr, Ann Campbell 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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Dr Robert Tobiansky reviews research and clinical experience on the use of drugs to help carers and staff cope with behaviour disturbances in dementia. Author/s: Robert Tobiansky 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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