Passion and Progress
Editorial Comment Author/s: Maria Parsons 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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Understanding the needs of a proud, independent woman
Lorna Mackenzie and Elizabeth Kennedy describe how the Newcastle Challenging Behaviour Service team helped care home staff to understand and support a woman whose behaviour they found very challenging indeed Author/s: Lorna Mackenzie, Elizabeth Kennedy For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if…...
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Psychoanalysis and dementia care: towards a new relationship
Ian Morton discusses the potential benefits for dementia care of closer links with the world of psychoanalysis, recommending a key text for anyone interested in exploring these ideas Author/s: Ian Morton 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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Ongoing support
Patsy Jones-Faria and Sally Rylance report on a new group in Birmingham for ‘transitional’ carers Author/s: Patsy Jones-Faria, Sally Rylance 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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Nurses working for early diagnosis
Eileen McKnight, Alison Bloomer and Siobhan Baker describe the development of a nurse-led clinic to facilitate early diagnosis of dementia Author/s: Eileen McKnight, Alison Bloomer, Siobhan Baker 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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Nurses leading on activities in hospital
Sharon Richardson and Val Richards describe how an underused facility at Cefn Coed Hospital was transformed into a safe, therapeutic environment for people with dementia Author/s: Sharon Richardson, Val Richards 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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Neighbourhoods for life: the outdoor environment
Lynne Mitchell describes a three-year project to study the specific needs of older people, particularly those with dementia, relating to getting around out of doors, enjoying the neighbourhood and using local amenities Author/s: Lynne Mitchell For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if…...
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My Home Life: a new vision for care home practice
The My Home Life programme aims to improve the quality of life for everyone involved in care homes – residents, staff and those who visit. Tom Owen and Julienne Meyer explain how. Author/s: Tom Owen, Julienne Meyer For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is…...
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More questions than answers
Fiona Fowler and Chris Sherratt continue the debate on lying Author/s: Fiona Fowler, Chris Sherratt 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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Citizenship and dementia: some inconvenient truths
Stephen Judd challenges conventional wisdom on empowerment for people with dementia with some inconvenient truths from Down Under Author/s: Stephen Judd For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....