Jones I (2023) Alive’s allotment. Journal of Dementia Care 31(2) 14-15. Allotments are a great way to maintain physical activity, cognitive function and social interaction. Isobel Jones explains how one scheme is helping people remain stimulated and feel valued. We all know how being outside in fresh air can lift our spirits; that working with…...
Russell C (2023) Championing physical activity for people affected by dementia. Journal of Dementia Care 31(2) 19-20. Championing Physical Activity for People Affected by Dementia is the title of a pioneering course to help students working in a variety of sectors gain confidence in this kind of activity provision. Chris Russell and colleagues discuss findings…...
Awad G (2023) United: Caring for our loved ones living with dementia. Journal of Dementia Care 31(1) 12-13. Author Gina Awad and cartoonist Tony Husband teamed up to produce a new book relating true stories about the challenges of dementia care faced by families. Gina tells how United: Caring For Our Loved Ones Living With…...
Hussain F (2022) Psychological self-care strategies for carers of people with dementia. Journal of Dementia Care 30(5) 34-36. Family carers sometimes feel trapped in their caring role with consequent high levels of stress and distress. Feryad Hussain argues that psychological strategies can help carers and recommends some approaches. Family carers have an essential role in…...
Damian Murphy describes the development of a new training course that takes a relationship-centred approach to living well with dementia. Author/s: Damian Murphy For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
There isn’t enough good quality respite care and there should be, say Reg De Soysa, Pauline Grayson, John Grayson. With Tony Ryan and Mike Nolan they describe the development of a new CD-ROM/DVD training tool. Author/s: Reg De Soysa, Pauline Grayson, John Grayson, Tony Ryan, Mike Nolan For the full article please see the PDF…...
John Killick describes his recent work in partnership with the Scottish Dementia Working Group. Author/s: John Killick For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Dr Nazia Azam describes an innovative project based in Bradford that is helping to raise awareness of dementia and supporting families in south Asian communities in west Yorkshire. Author/s: Dr Nazia Azam, Nazia Azam For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you…...
Christine Slaughter, Melanie Steeden and Sarah Hall describe the feedback received on this new intermediate care service in Kent. Author/s: Christine Slaughter, Melanie Steeden, Sarah Hall For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Karen Downes describes how some friends and family members have reacted to her diagnosis of early onset Alzheimer’s, and laments the lack of support. Author/s: Karen Downes For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....