Article Category: Care Homes

Living together: group homes in Sweden

John Keady and Ulla Lundh explain the development of the group home approach to care for people with dementia. John Keady then describes the warm welcome he received from residents over a healthy breakfast. Author/s: John Keady, Ulla Lundh For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC...

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Designer lifestyle

Sue Benson visited 248 Sidegate Lane, Ipswich, which won first prize in the Royal Surgical Aid Society’s Dementia Design Awards. Author/s: Sue Benson 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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When the buck stops with us, we can cope

David Pratt makes a plea for the residential home sector’s achievements to be recognised with resources and official support. Author/s: David Pratt 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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Who wants a home for life?

In discussion of design and provision of residential facilities for people with dementia in the UK, the concept of a “home for life” is prominent. Not so in Australia. John Tooth assesses the practical significance of this difference. Author/s: John Tooth For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The...

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Designing with care

The physical environment is a crucial factor in both well-being and level of functioning of people with dementia. Alan Dunlop outlines some design principles, firmly established by research, that contribute to a helpful environment. Author/s: Alan Dunlop For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is...

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What’s on today?

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...

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Please don’t shut us out from caring

The abrupt change admission to long-term care brings for both carer and relative is acutely upsetting to both. Why does it have to be like this? asks Jean Tobin. Why can’t carers continue to share the care of their relative, in the home? Author/s: Jean Tobin For the full article please see the PDF download...

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Sex: is it a problem?

The expression of sexuality by older people with dementia is a problem for staff. Once this is openly acknowledged, a problem-solving approach is the logical next step. Carole Archibald sets out her framework for action. Author/s: Carole Archibald For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive...

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Staff hold the key to quality

Which factors improve quality of care in a residential or nursing home? Ann Netten’s research showed a clear link between in-service training, higher staff motivation and better care. Author/s: Ann Netten 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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Telling the whole truth

Sally Kennedy is enraged at the unhelpful and prejudiced procedure of a coroner’s inquiry. Author/s: Sally Kennedy 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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