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Caring to the bitter end

While it is important to focus on the positives in early dementia, we must not disregard the pain and suffering the future will inevitably bring, writes Graham Stokes Author/s: Graham Stokes 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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Exploring inner worlds.

Cynthia Heymanson and Jacqui Wharrad report on an enjoyable and enlightening opera about dementia. Author/s: Cynthia Heymanson, Jacqui Wharrad 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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Primrose: an Alzheimer’s Society branch on wheels

James Feeney, Dawn John and Christina Maciejewski describe the work of the Alzheimer’s Society Cardiff Carers’ Bus Author/s: James Feeney, Dawn John and Christina Maciejewski 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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A quilt made of memories.

The Sounding Out Your Heritage project at Abbeyfield Kent Society weaves together music, dance and crafts. Author/s: 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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Stimmig! in Stuttgart

John Killick reports on an exciting meeting of minds Author/s: John Killick 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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Conference soundbites.

Reports from the National Care Homes Congress and Dementia Care in the Community (incorporating  Technology in Dementia Care). Author/s: 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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It’s a wonderful life!

Maria Mullan wonders why we often wait until someone dies before saying how much they mean to us, and suggests that we create ‘tribute books’ alongside life story books Author/s: Maria Mullan 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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Celebrating Lives

Editorial Comment Author/s: Pam Schweitzer 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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Parkinson’s/Lewy body dementia: a carer’s perspective

Former carer Janet Stuart has written this article, with the help of clinical psychologist Sarah Kenny. They highlight the difficulties of diagnosing dementia with Lewy bodies and securing an appropriate care package, and offer some examples of good practice. Author/s: Janet Stuart and Sarah Kenny For the full article please see the PDF download linked...

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Life story work in practice: aiming for enduring change

Faith Gibson and Yvonne Carson report from Northern Ireland on a training and development project designed to establish life story work throughout dementia care services in the Northern Health & Social Care Trust Author/s: Faith Gibson and Yvonne Carson For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC...

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