A garden can be a source of joy and confidence for someone who has dementia. Here, Alison Ryan describes Horticultural Therapy, and sets out some ideas for gardening activities in Spring – the first of four seasonal guides. Author/s: Alison Ryan For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The…...
Can older people with dementia remain in residential care alongside people who are not confused? Methodist Homes’ care group initiative has been remarkably successful; it may provide part of the answer, writes Alison Johnson. Author/s: Alison Johnson For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is…...
Tea dances have proved a remarkable stimulus to activity and interaction for people with dementia in Bridlington. Rob Howarth and Rob Ketteringham describe how the project was set up and evaluated. Author/s: Rob Howarth, Rob Ketteringham For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available…...
Practical help is the most readily available service for family carers. But is it what they need most? Mandy Sainty’s analysis of the changing marriage relationship led her to feel spouses would benefit greatly from help and information on new ways of communicating, relating, and maintaining activity. Author/s: Mandy Sainty For the full article please…...
When Ward 13 began to develop an activities programme for residents some staff were scathing and negative. But the results, assessed after only a short time, have astounded committed staff and won over even the most sceptical, as Helen Nairn reports. Author/s: Helen Nairn For the full article please see the PDF download linked to…...
Fiona Roberts visited the St John Holiday Respite Home near Edinburgh, where people with dementia and their carers can take a worry-free and well-earned holiday together. Author/s: Fiona Roberts For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Judith Hodgkinson explores the healing powers of drama therapy, through herbs, hugs, hats and the powerful, universal and timeless themes of fairy tales. Author/s: Judith Hodgkinson For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Paula Crimmens amd Alison Kelly have developed the techniques of drama therapy into an effective way of working with people with dementia, stimulating their imagination and strong desire to communicate and bond with another human being. Author/s: Paula Crimmens, Alison Kelly For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The…...
Reviewing a wide range of reminiscence materials and literature, Faith Gibson urges more research into the theory and practice of this work with older people with dementia. Author/s: Faith Gibson For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Scots and Irish customs, the roaring twenties, romance, Cockney London – all these and more have provided themes for stimulating activities and fun, writes Christine Bleathman. Author/s: Christine Bleathman For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....