Penelope Roques and Jill Walton describe their dual role as counsellors and researchers in a programme for brain tissue donation at autopsy. Author/s: Penelope Roques, Jill Walton For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
When planning day care in rural areas, standard urban solutions are unlikely to lead to the best service; responsiveness to local needs and carers’ personal circumstances are crucial. Faith Gibson, Dorothy Whittington, Deborah James, Andrew Pattenden and Lisa Rahim report on the Rural Action on Dementia project in Northern Ireland. Author/s: Faith Gibson, Dorothy Whittington,…...
1995’s Alzheimer’s Awareness Week focuses on primary health care and the relationship between GPs and carers. Harry Cayton describes the main findings of a new report and hopes for greater understanding on both sides. Author/s: Harry Cayton For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is…...
Carers themselves identified the need for a telephone helpline service, and so the South East Wales Dementia Careline was born. Simon O’Donovan describes the first two years of this highly valued service, and plans for the future. Author/s: Simon O’Donovan For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full…...
It is vital to work with the whole family and not just the individual with dementia, writes Margaret Anne Tibbs. In this first of two articles she argues that the traditional medical model is inadequate, painting a picture of the complex difficulties families can face. Author/s: Margaret Anne Tibbs For the full article please see…...
One of the aims of day care for people with dementia is to relieve stress and enhance the well-being of carers. Sue Walder reports on a study which aimed to show how far this was being achieved. Author/s: Sue Walder For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full…...
The Admiral Nurse Service, now to be extended nationwide, was established to offer practical and emotional support for families and others who provide care to people with dementia at home. Monica Greenwood and Kiri Walsh describe the three year project and its findings. Author/s: Monica Greenwood, Kiri Walsh For the full article please see the…...
As her husband’s behaviour became more demanding, family and friends withdrew from Mrs K and she felt increasingly isolated. The Riverside Admiral Nurse team – Elaine Liburg, Jane Capus, Penny Dodds and Ian Reed – describe how they approached her care. Author/s: Elaine Liburg, Jane Capus, Penny Dodds, Ian Reed For the full article please…...
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…...
Jill Walton sets out the benefits a person with dementia and/or their family carer may claim, explaining who is eligible for what. Author/s: Jill Walton For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....