Barbara Pointon reflects on the experience of caring for her husband to the end of his life, discussing difficult ethical issues and the importance of spirituality. She argues that a community-based specialist nurse is needed to bring together end-of-life care Author/s: Barbara Pointon For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the...
Reports by Sue Benson Author/s: Sue Benson For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Megan Ward describes the powerful impact of a yoga programme for people with dementia Author/s: Megan Ward For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Julia Pitkin describes how she built up a relationship through conversations with Millie, a woman with dementia in a care home, and discussion with her family. She then worked with staff to make constructive changes in Millie’s care plan, which resulted in improved quality of life for all Author/s: Julia Pitkin For the full article...
Jim Ellis offers a personal approach to communication Author/s: Jim Ellis For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
The needs of gay and lesbian people are gradually being recognised within dementia care, but the journey to understanding has been slow. Carole Archibald describes her own learning over time in this area Author/s: Carole Archibald For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available...
Sally Knocker introduces an Age Concern resource pack aimed at preventing gay people from becoming ‘invisible’ in care settings Author/s: Sally Knocker 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 three articles on the Good Sunset Project, John Killick and Kate Allan describe the Getting Through Initiative, which aimed to reach individuals with advanced dementia and those close to death Author/s: John Killick, Kate Allen For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC...
Damian Murphy describes his exploratory study of work with three couples with acknowledged problems in communication, using a relationship-centred approach 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....
June Andrews, the new director of Stirling’s Dementia Services Development Centre, outlines her vision for this important centre Author/s: June Andrews For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....