Salford: Elisha Maran-Barnell describes some hands-on art therapy 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....
London: Jude Sweeting describes a one-day event in London which rekindled the past and enlivened the present. Author/s: Jude Sweeting For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Are dolls and soft toys childish, patronising and demeaning to people with dementia? David Moore thought so before working at Merevale House, but his experience there – seeing the joy and comfort the dolls can bring – brought a change of mind. Author/s: David Moore For the full article please see the PDF download linked…...
Kathleen’s life was filled with hard work, with little time to enjoy motherhood or have fun. But the experience of dementia seemed to free her to relax, laugh and take pleasure in maternal and nurturing feelings towards her ‘family’ of soft toys, writes Kim Wylie Author/s: Kim Wylie For the full article please see the…...
Jackie Diamond, manager of a day centre in Israel, asks why many people with dementia collect objects, often not their own Author/s: Jackie Diamond For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Finland: Pirjo Kotala and Katri Siukola describe a group of small homes in Finland which involve residents in every aspect of their running Author/s: Pirjo Kotala, Katri Siukola For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Bryony Smith reports on a small study which showed that facilitating engagement in purposeful occupation can help to minimise disturbing behaviours for individuals with dementia on general hospital wards. Author/s: Bryony Smith For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Barnsley: Claire Craig describes how putting herself in the shoes – or the bed – of someone with dementia led to some dramatic changes on a continuing care ward, while John Killick relates his encounter with Claire’s work on the ward Author/s: Claire Craig, John Killick For the full article please see the PDF download…...
Scotland: Marian Pallister describes how one woman is transforming gardens to be enjoyed by people with dementia. 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....
Cumbria: Jo Collier describes how facilitators of an art group for people with dementia need to learn when, and when not, to step in and help Author/s: Jo Collier For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....