Laura Sanger, Kath Bland and Claire Short describe how they assessed views of primary care staff, to address barriers and find acceptable ways of developing training and support for early identification of dementia Author/s: Laura Sanger, Kath Bland, Claire Short For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full…...
Editorial Comment Author/s: Mary Marshall For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Penny Redwood, Diana Robinson and Jane Price describe the development of a dementia cafe in Leeds – a meeting place where people with dementia and their carers can spend an enjoyable time, share problems and obtain information and support Author/s: Penny Redwood, Diana Robinson, Jane Price For the full article please see the PDF download…...
Can people with alcohol-realted brain damage be rehabilitated? Lynda Boughey’s story of Steven illustrates how the benefits of small home living and integration into normal family and community life can make all the difference to individuals with Korsakoff’s syndrome Author/s: Lynda Boughey For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right…....
Managers and staff need to see for themselves how enjoyable activity can transform a person’s health and well-being. That is the best way, perhaps the only way, to change attitudes and beliefs, writes Tessa Perrin Author/s: Tessa Perrin For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive…...
Graham Jackson asks why, despite repeated warnings and guidance, neuroleptic (antipsychotic) drugs are still used inappropraitely for too many people with dementia in care homes. He advises cautious and sparing use of these drugs which can cause many problems Author/s: Graham Jackson For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right…....
Jill Manthorpe discusses whether people with dementia are empowered through their representations in comtemporary fiction, and considers the scope of this medium to offer a genuine resource for the training of staff in dementia care settings Author/s: Jill Manthorpe For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC…...
Janet Parish, Jackie Wilshaw and Julie Baker describe a practice evaluation of the effects of Sonas aPc in a variety of care settings Author/s: Janet Parish, Jackie Wilshaw, Julie Baker For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
There is little awareness about this form of dementia. But this is about to change Author/s: Sarah Day For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Staffordshire: A new postgraduate course starts September 2005; and the same month sees the launch of a forum for staff involved in training 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....