Abstract

  • Walking or wandering?

    Rupert McShane looks at research that differentiates between walking and wandering, and possible solutions to the problem. Author/s: Rupert McShane For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....

    Restricted Content

    Most Journal articles are only accessible to Journal Subscribers. Some other content is only accessible to Society Members.

    Enable access

    Already a Society Member and/or a Journal Subscriber? Log in here

  • Breaking free from myths that restrain us

    Janet Bell and Iain McGregor challenge common misconceptions about people with dementia, which block our vision of their potential, and the social and intellectual function they could achieve. Author/s: Janet Bell, Iain McGregor For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....

    Restricted Content

    Most Journal articles are only accessible to Journal Subscribers. Some other content is only accessible to Society Members.

    Enable access

    Already a Society Member and/or a Journal Subscriber? Log in here

  • Understanding dementia 6: The clinical course of dementia

    Dr Robert Tobiansky reviews current knowledge of prevalence, cost, and the clinical course of 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....

    Restricted Content

    Most Journal articles are only accessible to Journal Subscribers. Some other content is only accessible to Society Members.

    Enable access

    Already a Society Member and/or a Journal Subscriber? Log in here

  • Sex: is it a problem?

    The expression of sexuality by older people with dementia is a problem for staff. Once this is openly acknowledged, a problem-solving approach is the logical next step. Carole Archibald sets out her framework for action. Author/s: Carole Archibald For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive…...

    Restricted Content

    Most Journal articles are only accessible to Journal Subscribers. Some other content is only accessible to Society Members.

    Enable access

    Already a Society Member and/or a Journal Subscriber? Log in here

  • Why be a guinea pig?

    Now that Tacrine has been approved for use in France as well as the US, should you encourage people with dementia and their carers to take part in trials of other drugs? John Kellett believes there are good reasons to do so. Author/s: John Kellett For the full article please see the PDF download linked…...

    Restricted Content

    Most Journal articles are only accessible to Journal Subscribers. Some other content is only accessible to Society Members.

    Enable access

    Already a Society Member and/or a Journal Subscriber? Log in here

  • Staff hold the key to quality

    Which factors improve quality of care in a residential or nursing home? Ann Netten’s research showed a clear link between in-service training, higher staff motivation and better care. Author/s: Ann Netten For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....

    Restricted Content

    Most Journal articles are only accessible to Journal Subscribers. Some other content is only accessible to Society Members.

    Enable access

    Already a Society Member and/or a Journal Subscriber? Log in here

  • Communicate Or Die

    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....

    Restricted Content

    Most Journal articles are only accessible to Journal Subscribers. Some other content is only accessible to Society Members.

    Enable access

    Already a Society Member and/or a Journal Subscriber? Log in here

  • Robbed of their future

    When dementia strikes at a younger age there are special problems for both sufferer and carer. Jill Walton and Penelope Roques describe the role of the nurse at a specialist clinic for people with pre-senile dementia. Author/s: Jill Walton, Penelope Roques For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The…...

    Restricted Content

    Most Journal articles are only accessible to Journal Subscribers. Some other content is only accessible to Society Members.

    Enable access

    Already a Society Member and/or a Journal Subscriber? Log in here

  • Community care – one year on

    One year on, how have the community care changes affected you? Our contributors consider the question, from different areas of the country and varying professional viewpoints. 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....

    Restricted Content

    Most Journal articles are only accessible to Journal Subscribers. Some other content is only accessible to Society Members.

    Enable access

    Already a Society Member and/or a Journal Subscriber? Log in here

  • What do carers need?

    Community care brings an ideal opportunity to respond flexibly to the needs of people with dementia and their carers at home. But what do carers need most? Maria Scurfield identifies four main areas to be taken into account in planning of services. Author/s: Maria Scurfield For the full article please see the PDF download linked…...

    Restricted Content

    Most Journal articles are only accessible to Journal Subscribers. Some other content is only accessible to Society Members.

    Enable access

    Already a Society Member and/or a Journal Subscriber? Log in here