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....
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…...
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....
Anthea Innes, Anne Mason, Sylvia Cox, Paula Ribiero and Annetta Smith review current research on provision of services to older people and their carers in remote and rural areas across the UK, with specific reference to Scotland. They consider the policy implications for dementia services in this context Author/s: Anthea Innes, Anne Mason, Sylvia Cox,…...
In this fourth of five articles on developing a benchmarking tool for person-centred care, Caroline Baker, Paul Edwards and Tracy Packer describe the last two factors: carer involvement and organisational strategy. Author/s: Caroline Baker, Paul Edwards, Tracy Packer For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive…...
A national programme is encouraging people with dementia to take an active role in the Alzheimer’s Society and its decision making. Rachel Litherland reports Author/s: Rachel Litherland For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Kevin Wood describes a creative partnership in south wales between a service for older people with dementia and the local arts development team Author/s: Kevin Wood For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Berlin: Tom dening reports on a conference drawing together recent research Author/s: Tom Dening For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Training which looks at care assistants and their work with people with dementia from a cognitive perspective – the way thoughts and images are influenced by mood and vice versa – can be extremely helpful, say Ian James, Ian Powell and Katherine Kendell in this first of two articles Author/s: Ian James, Ian Powell, Katherine…...
Marian Pallister describes how architect Gareth Hoskins applied a common sense approach to a hospital ward redesign Author/s: Marian Pallister For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....