Why is it so hard to ’walk the walk’ of truly person-centred care even in what seems a very good care environment? Heather Hill concludes that changes are needed beyond the unit itself – in the whole organisation and the wider community too. Author/s: Heather Hill For the full article please see the PDF download…...
In this second of two articles Paul Whitby addresses the critical question: how can we change the culture of a ward or care home for the better? Clinical heroes � leaders with passionate vision as well as power and influence � are needed. Author/s: Paul Whitby For the full article please see the PDF download…...
Penny Hibberd introduces an innovative idea for involving carers in higher education, and carers Caryn and Ted Bird explain how they have benefited from the approach Author/s: Penny Hibberd For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Linda Rose, Hilary de Martino, Gill Yentis, Pat Virji and Padraic Garrett have all been involved in Music for Life projects with Jewish Care. Here, each gives their perspective on the exciting potential for staff development through this creative work. Author/s: Linda Rose, Hilary de Martino, Gill Yentis, Pat Virji, Padraic Garrett For the full…...
In this fourth case study demonstrating the Newcastle Challenging Behaviour Service model, Amy Wood-Mitchell and Margaret Milburn explain how the team worked with staff to better understand the needs of a woman routinely trying to be ‘let out’ of a care home. Author/s: Amy Wood-Mitchell, Margaret Milburn For the full article please see the PDF…...
Diana Kerr, Heather Wilkinson and Colm Cunningham report on their action research study, which looked at night time care practices in care homes. Author/s: Diana Kerr, Heather Wilkinson, Colm Cunningham For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
In this third case study demonstrating the support model used by Newcastle Challenging Behaviour Service, Emily Janes and Louisa Shirley describe how the team worked with staff to help them understand the underlying needs behind an older man’s sexual disinhibition Author/s: Emily Janes, Louisa Shirley For the full article please see the PDF download linked…...
In this chapter from his new book, And still the music plays, Graham Stokes tells the story of Penny K, showing how living in a care home can be made compatible with having personal and familiar space. Author/s: Graham Stokes For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full…...
Julie Heathcote highlights the benefits of a reminiscence-based approach to both activities and care for people with dementia, addressing some practical issues and common concerns Author/s: Julie Heathcote For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Tony Ryan, Rachel Noble, Paul Thorpe and Mike Nolan describe a respite service where people with dementia are accompanied to activities they enjoy in the community. Families and support workers have also been involved in projects to produce training materials including a new CD-Rom. Author/s: Tony Ryan, Rachel Noble, Paul Thorpe, Mike Nolan For the…...