Article Category: Culture/Models of Care

Breaking free from myths that restrain us

Janet Bell and Iain McGregor challenge common misconceptions about people with dementia, which block our vision of their potential, and the social and intellectual function they could achieve. Author/s: Janet Bell, Iain McGregor 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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Beyond the mask of conventional manners

In part two of their series, Iain McGregor and Janet Bell seek to dispel the myths that people with dementia are unsociable, sexually irresponsible, and fail to contribute to group living. Author/s: Iain McGregor, Janet Bell For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available...

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Reality orientation

Bob Woods tracks the progress and reputation of reality orientation to its present role in dementia care. Author/s: Bob Woods 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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Discover the person, not the disease

Every one of us needs to be understood, but for people with dementia the need is desperate and urgent, writes Tom Kitwood. Author/s: Tom Kitwood 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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Beyond the great care home divide

Should people with dementia live alongside older people who are not confused, or in a specialist home? Steve Goodwin discusses the issues. Author/s: Steve Goodwin 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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The care environment

A research area reviewed and analysed, by Jeff Garland. Author/s: Jeff Garland 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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