Carers and Families

  • The last silent year of my mother’s life

    Rosemary Clarke describes the emotional turmoil she experienced during her mother’s final year, how she came to understand its origins and became able to give simple, trusting support at last Author/s: Rosemary Clarke 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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  • Care managers’ views on assistive technology

    Fiona Taylor reports on her research into care managers’ perspectives and experiences of using assistive technology to support people with dementia in their own homes Author/s: Fiona Taylor 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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  • Whatever happens, I’ll never give up

    Ann Holden used to work with older people with dementia. Following a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and the effects of mini-strokes her life has changed completely, but she is still motivated to help others and keep a positive outlook on life. This is her story Author/s: Ann Holden For the full article please see the…...

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  • De Caf: a meeting place and therapeutic response

    Penny Redwood, Diana Robinson and Jane Price describe the development of a dementia cafe in Leeds – a meeting place where people with dementia and their carers can spend an enjoyable time, share problems and obtain information and support Author/s: Penny Redwood, Diana Robinson, Jane Price For the full article please see the PDF download…...

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  • Vascular dementia: hearts and brains

    There is little awareness about this form of dementia. But this is about to change Author/s: Sarah Day 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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  • Towards partnership in long-term care

    How can relatives become partners in care for people with dementia in nursing and residential care homes? Shirley Nurock explores themes from a recent research project in the context of her own experiences as a carer Author/s: Shirley Nurock For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC…...

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  • Drugs: consider the probable side effects

    Steve Iliffe and Jill Manthorpe describe the probable effects of a NICE health technology appraisal consultation document recommending that anti-Alzheimer’s Drugs should no longer be prescribed for mild to moderate dementia – a decision made on grounds of cost, not effectiveness Author/s: Steve Iliffe, Jill Manthorpe For the full article please see the PDF download…...

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  • Do we have the courage to leave this door open?

    What was so wrong about crediting my mother with the courage and initiative to do what she did deliberately? asks Melanie Reid. In the wake of her mother’s death she tried to express that to those in authority, but everyone assumed it must be a case of neglect Author/s: Melanie Reid For the full article…...

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  • How to recognise and treat depression in dementia

    Depression in a person with dementia can be very difficult to spot. Dr Peter Overstall gives guidelines on how to recognise the condition and treat it successfully Author/s: Dr Peter Overstall 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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  • Fulfilling collaboration

    Jim Ellis describes how a successful outing was planned through sensitive partnership Author/s: Jim Ellis 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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