Education and Training

  • Mapping out the framework

    Anthea Innes, Andrea Capstick and Claire Surr summarise the way the Dementia Care Mapping method has developed over the last ten years, and set out Bradford Dementia Group’s new framework for DCM users and trainers. Author/s: Anthea Innes, Andrea Capstick, Claire Surr For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right…....

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  • Before and after training: a case study of intervention

    Can staff training and development improve residents’ well-being? In the first of a two-part report on an action research project in a nursing home, Tracey Lintern, Bob Woods and Lynne Phair describe the assessment and initial training phases. Author/s: Tracey Lintern, Bob Woods, Lynne Phair For the full article please see the PDF download linked…...

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  • Involving young volunteers in reminiscence work

    Students and younger unemployed volunteers were among those trained and supported in reminiscence work with older people with dementia, in a project described here by Greta Bradley, Bridget Penhale, Jill Manthorpe, and Jonathan Parker. Author/s: Greta Bradley, Bridget Penhale, Jill Manthorpe, Jonathan Parker For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the…...

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  • Support and information in a stress-free environment

    Deborah McLoughlin and Annie Ng describe the process of implementing a three-day education programme, which they have found to be an effective means of supporting carers. Author/s: Deborah McLoughlin, Annie Ng 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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  • Sparkling off dramatic changes

    Writing and acting a play proved a powerful way of raising awareness in both actors and audience, writes Heli Virtanen from Finland Author/s: Heli Virtanen 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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  • Resources for care training

    Margaret Anne Tibbs and Darren Felgate on the latest products and services developed through the Alzheimer’s Society’s Quality Care Initiative. Author/s: Margaret Anne Tibbs, Darren Felgate 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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  • A clear way forward

    Bradford Dementia group’s work continues apace, grounded in Tom Kitwood’s vision for a brighter future for people with dementia. The group describes current projects and future plans. 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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  • Worldwide spread of the new culture of care

    In October last year Tracy Packer accompanied Tom Kitwood to the US to promote Dementia Care Mapping and train staff in its use. She reports that Tom was galvanised by what he saw as a growing consensus moving person-centred dementia care forward. Author/s: Tracy Packer For the full article please see the PDF download linked…...

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  • Training to promote person-centred care

    Care-givers have so much power over the wellbeing of people with dementia, that it is vital they are equipped with the necessary skills, understanding and insight, writes Buz Loveday. She explains the kind of training staff need to develop these qualities. Author/s: Buz Loveday For the full article please see the PDF download linked to…...

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  • Using the arts to cross boundaries

    Staff training from an unusual and creative source. Author/s: rg/admin/jdcarticles-amend.pl 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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