Anna Lidzey describes work developed in the fields of head injury and palliative care in the USA, which has profound relevance to care for all people in withdrawn states, such as the last stages of dementia. Author/s: Anna Lidzey For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC…...
Despite the concept being widely discussed and promoted, it is still hard to find true person-centred care in practice. Sre we fooling ourselves, just like the emperor? asks David Sheard Author/s: David Sheard For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Hilary Woodhead explores how children and people with dementia have much to offer each other Author/s: Hilary Woodhead For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Karen Cavan describes the process of developing a meaningful activity opportunity which has become a great success Author/s: Karen Cavan For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
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…...
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…...
The most important ‘tools’ in dementia care are staff, yet support for them is often neglected. Anne Sammut discusses key issues involved in creating a supportive work environment and addressing individuals’ needs for emotional support. Author/s: Anne Sammut For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive…...
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....
Suffolk: Recipes and advice by Care Chef 2002 Martin Smith are featured in a new book 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....
As Virginia Bell and David Troxel publish a second book – The Best Friends Staff – about this simple radical approach, Faith Gibson explains its benefits 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....