Communication

  • The deep roots of folklore and superstition

    Esme Moniz-Cook and Alec Gill argue that traditional superstitions – often unknown to young care staff – can sometimes be the root cause of “problem” behaviour in people with dementia. Author/s: Esme Moniz-Cook, Alec Gill For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if…...

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  • Touching the soul through the senses

    The Sonas approach is a tried and tested way of activating potential for communication in people with dementia, through all the senses including touch, smell and taste. Mary Threadgold explains the system and how it was developed. Author/s: Mary Threadgold For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full…...

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  • A window of insight into quality care

    Dementia care mapping is a valuable tool for evaluating quality of care. But by sharing both mapping and results widely and quickly, the Bath project achieved immediate positive change as well. Elizabeth Barnett explains. Author/s: Elizabeth Barnett For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is…...

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  • Building up the mosaic of good practice

    Tom Kitwood introduces a new series, starting next issue, of studies in person-centred care. These stories, he argues, will be an important preliminary to the formal research on care practice which is vitally needed if our knowledge of dementia care is to advance. Author/s: Tom Kitwood For the full article please see the PDF download…...

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  • Steering a course over troubled waters

    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…...

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  • Let’s face the music – and dance

    Tea dances have proved a remarkable stimulus to activity and interaction for people with dementia in Bridlington. Rob Howarth and Rob Ketteringham describe how the project was set up and evaluated. Author/s: Rob Howarth, Rob Ketteringham For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available…...

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  • Beyond words: to the core of human need for contact

    All human beings have a need for contact with others; from the moment of birth throughout our lives into old age, it is crucial to our well-being. Paula Crimmens describes how the way babies and children communicate with us and we with them can guide us towards true human contact with people who have lost…...

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  • This is your life

    Life story work is not just compiling a life story book, but an ongoing process with rewards for all involved, writes Charlie Murphy. Author/s: Charlie Murphy 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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  • In sickness and in health

    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…...

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  • Incontinent or not? Person first, dementia second

    Graham Stokes urges that each individual’s personality is all-important. Often dementia is not the cause of a continence problem, but a barrier which prevents the person communicating their needs. Author/s: Graham Stokes 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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