Article Category: Individuals/personal accounts

Obituary – Margaret Butterworth

Margaret Butterworth, head of the National Association for Providers of Activities and co-chair of the London Centre for Dementia Care, died just before Christmas after a long illness bravely fought. Appreciation by Shirley Nurock. Author/s: Shirley Nurock For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is...

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‘I’m still me’: living with the onset of dementia

Linda Clare describes research which aimed to contribute to developing understanding of the perspective of the person with dementia and their lived experience in the early stages. It provides new and useful insights into how best to support people with early stage dementia and their families. Author/s: Linda Clare For the full article please see...

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Exploring the best friends approach to dementia care

As Virginia Bell and David Troxel publish a second book – The Best Friends Staff – about this simple radical approach, Faith Gibson explains its benefits Author/s: Faith Gibson 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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Are you the type?

Hilary Woodhead recalls her first faltering experiences in dementia care and what she learnt from them Author/s: Hilary Woodhead 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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John’s story: advocating for someone with dementia

Advocating for someone with dementia is a complex business, requiring a very sensitive approach to communication as a first step, then in supporting the person’s interests through possible conflict with other services. Sally Wells describes how she built up a trusting relationship with John White. Author/s: Sally Wells For the full article please see the...

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How DCM may affect caregiver mappers

Dementia Care Mapping had a huge effect on Andrew Neel’s perception of his role as a caregiver. In this second of a series of articles on DCM he explores his experiences and how we might reflect on this tool’s impact on staff. Author/s: Andrew Neel For the full article please see the PDF download linked...

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The stallholder won’t be stalled

Ealing, London: May Hearn proves that dementia is no obstacle to leading an active life. Neil Mapes describes her tireless work for charity Author/s: Neil Mapes 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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Supporting Ruth and Jim – a fighting force

North Tyneside: Debbie Booth tells the story of her support for a determined couple around the time of diagnosis Author/s: Debbie Booth 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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How to plan your own future dementia care

Peter Ashley has Lewy body dementia. Joanne Schofield is a clinical manager. Together they have a mission: to encourage others in Peter’s situation to make choices and plan for their future care. In this article they set out priniciples and practical issues, arguing for greater awareness among professionals. Author/s: Peter Ashley, Joanne Schofield For the...

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Approaching the mystery

For all our advances in communication, the experience of dementia remains a fundamental mystery to us – though it is clearly part of the broader mystery of life itself, as John Killick suggests in this meditative piece Author/s: John Killick For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full...

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