Jim Ellis describes one particular way in which he and his wife Margaret, with severe early onset dementia, were able to share and enjoy communication Author/s: Jim Ellis For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Tony Rice explores some new directions in assistive technology Author/s: Tony Rice For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Cynthia Heymanson describes a training programme to address a sensitive issue among care staff Author/s: Cynthia Heymanson For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Clinical audit is a powerful tool to maximise therapeutic interventions in a continuing care setting, say the Robinson Ward team at Mile End Hospital. Their aim was to draw attention to the need for more staff, but the audit actually resulted in targets for activity time being achieved with no increase in staffing. Author/s: Jennifer…...
South Birmingham: The Alzheimer’s Society and a Primary Care Trust in Birmingham are working together through a highly successful GP referral scheme. Barry Weir explains Author/s: Barry Weir For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
The most important ‘tools’ in dementia care are staff, yet support for them is often neglected. Anne Sammut discusses key issues involved in creating a supportive work environment and addressing individuals’ needs for emotional support. Author/s: Anne Sammut For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive…...
In this last of five articles on developing a benchmarking tool for person-centred care, Caroline Baker, Paul Edwards and Tracy Packer discuss ways to take the work forward through involvement of as many practitioners as possible Author/s: Caroline Baker, Paul Edwards, Tracy Packer For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the…...
Janet Cox explores the way the rights of a person with dementia can be overridden and their freedom restricted even when everyone involved seems to be acting from the best of motives. Author/s: Janet Cox For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if…...
In this first of two articles, Martin Cobley shares his findings and experience of the benefits gardens can bring for older people with dementia Author/s: Martin Cobley For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
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....