Clock Watching
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....
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Cooking up a problem in the kitchen
Changes in cooking, food preparation and eating habits may give rise to concern among relatives of people with dementia. Jill Manthorpe, Roger Watson and Anne Stimpson report on survey findings on this theme, and draw out messages for services Author/s: Jill Manthorpe, Roger Watson, Anne Stimpson For the full article please see the PDF download…...
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Health and Beauty
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....
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Chatter matters – advice on communication for carers
Colin Barnes describes how he sets about offering communication advice to family carers of people with dementia, and the materials he has developed to help carers understand the reasons for common difficulties and strategies for more successful communication Author/s: Colin Barnes For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The…...
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Designing a garden for people with dementia
In this second of two articles Martin Cobley sets out principles for designing a garden to be used by 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....
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A sensory garden created by, with and for residents
Gill Melling describes the Elder Flowers project, to develop a sensory garden for a care home, reflecting the expressed needs, wishes and opinions of residents and including their own work Author/s: Gill Melling 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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Seven Oaks: friendly design and sensitive technology
Technology really can support good care delivery, says Faith Gibson, when it is skilfully and ethically used. Here she reports on a visit to Seven Oaks in Northern Ireland, an award-winning home which uses technology and many design innovations to create an inspiring living environment Author/s: Faith Gibson For the full article please see the…...
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Keeping a diary helped staff find their own solutions
Linda Chawner describes how the process of recording in a diary all interactions with a woman labelled ‘aggressive’ enabled staff to work out their own solutions – leading to increased well-being for all concerned Author/s: Linda Chawner For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is…...
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The castle and the know-it-all – access to the inner circle
In this second of two articles Ian James, Ian Powell and Katherine Kendell describe their training package. Its main focus is engaging staff in a high quality relationship, allowing honest discussion of attitudes and beliefs, and the potential for lasting change Author/s: Ian James, Ian Powell, Katherine Kendell For the full article please see the…...
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What can higher education contribute to dementia care?
Dave Pulsford and colleagues review current provision of higher education for professionals in dementia care, and suggest a direction for its development in future Author/s: Dave Pulsford For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....