Caroline Baker describes pilot training carried out with four members of care staff, who were given the opportunity to find out how residents may experience life in the home, with striking results. Author/s: Caroline Baker For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if...
In this second of two articles Paul Whitby addresses the critical question: how can we change the culture of a ward or care home for the better? Clinical heroes � leaders with passionate vision as well as power and influence � are needed. Author/s: Paul Whitby For the full article please see the PDF download...
In this fourth case study demonstrating the Newcastle Challenging Behaviour Service model, Amy Wood-Mitchell and Margaret Milburn explain how the team worked with staff to better understand the needs of a woman routinely trying to be ‘let out’ of a care home. Author/s: Amy Wood-Mitchell, Margaret Milburn For the full article please see the PDF...
David Sheard describes Dementia Care Matters’ approach, Inspiring, a compelling vision for leaders in dementia care with practical guidance through a 50 point Action Checklist Author/s: David Sheard For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Professional carers need to recognise that, not only is life worth living for people with dementia, but their quality of life can improve. Our key role is to use our knowledge and skills to help people realise their full potential, writes Claire Biernacki. Author/s: Claire Biernacki For the full article please see the PDF download...
In this chapter from his new book, And still the music plays, Graham Stokes tells the story of Penny K, showing how living in a care home can be made compatible with having personal and familiar space. Author/s: Graham Stokes For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full...
Susan Lanza tells how a care home in the United States transformed a troubled nursing home unit into a specialist dementia care facility � with a motivated staff team taking responsibility for learning and leading on the changes. Author/s: Susan Lanza For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The...
Julie Heathcote highlights the benefits of a reminiscence-based approach to both activities and care for people with dementia, addressing some practical issues and common concerns Author/s: Julie Heathcote For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
In the second of two articles, Garuth Chalfont gives practical advice on creating a Dementia Care Garden, and presents a case study showing how one care home improved and integrated three garden areas Author/s: Garuth Chalfont For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available...
Mike Nolan, Sue Davies, Tony Ryan and John Keady explain how relationship-centred care and the ‘Senses’ framework can help create enriched environments for all living and working in care homes Author/s: Mike Nolan, Sue Davies, Tony Ryan, John Keady For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC...