Waiting to be heard – dementia and the gay community

The views and experiences of lesbians and gay men with dementia, and their carers, are largely unrecognised, and it seems no one is taking responsibility either for investigating, or meeting, their needs, writes Richard Ward. Author/s: Richard Ward For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive…...

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6: Understanding specific memory disorders

Clare Morris explains the way memory is thought to work, how this information can help us in communicating, and how specific memory disorders can affect the person with dementia, in this sixth article of her series. Author/s: Clare Morris For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC…...

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Just what is person-centred dementia care?

We use the term “person-centred” very loosely in dementia care, but it is important to understand and acknowledge the distinct contribution of Rogerian person-centred counselling to the “new culture” we champion today, and to learn from its theory and practice, writes Ian Morton. Author/s: Ian Morton For the full article please see the PDF download…...

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Darkness visible: seeing dementia in the brain

Dr William Crum explains the use of Magnetic Resonance Imaging to visualise the wastage of brain tissue in different forms of dementia. Author/s: William Crum 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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Dementia in contemporary fiction and biography

Jill Manthorpe reviews a variety of late 20th century writing about dementia – but from the world of the imagination and not evidence-based medical or social science. Author/s: Jill Manthorpe 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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London centre is launched

London: The new London Centre for Dementia Care aims to ensure that good practice is shared and relevant research identified, developed and disseminated, writes joint chair Margaret Butterworth. Author/s: Margaret Butterworth 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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Support group for teachers

Email network: Those who teach dementia care practitioners have a responsibility and the power to raise standards of care, writes John Hagans, launching a new email support group. Author/s: John Hagans 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 lifeline for carers in rural communities

Scottish Highlands: Elizabeth Jones reports on a three-year project providing support to carers of people with dementia in remote, scattered communities in the Highlands of Scotland. Author/s: Elizabeth Jones 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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Training is not enough to change care practice

Tracey Lintern, Bob Woods and Lynne Phair describe the process of translating changes in staff attitudes and behaviours into improved well-being for the residents in their care, in this second part of their report on an action research project in a nursing home. Author/s: Tracey Lintern, Bob Woods, Lynne Phair For the full article please…...

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It’s about need, not numbers

Laura Baker reports on latest developments towards a better service for younger people with dementia and their carers. Lisa Andrews adds a report from Dewsbury NHS Trust. Author/s: Laura Baker 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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