Liz Ansah describes the simple tool she developed to help a care home staff team identify residents at risk of weight loss, and the planned action to take for each individual. Author/s: Liz Ansah For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you...
Former carer Janet Stuart has written this article, with the help of clinical psychologist Sarah Kenny. They highlight the difficulties of diagnosing dementia with Lewy bodies and securing an appropriate care package, and offer some examples of good practice. Author/s: Janet Stuart and Sarah Kenny For the full article please see the PDF download linked...
Rosemary Hurtley draws on her personal experience to highlight best practice in end-of-life care for people with dementia living in care homes. Author/s: Rosemary Hurtley For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Caroline Hampson explains the work of memory management groups in East Lancashire Author/s: East Lancashire For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Colin Barnes reports on groups for people with mild memory impairment. At the Portsmouth memory gym, the emphasis is on cognitive exercises, practical tasks to pursue at home and education Author/s: For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
In this final article* Sarah Zoutewelle-Morris sets out ideas based on her experience of creative communication and activity with people in the advanced stages of dementia. Author/s: Sarah Zoutewelle-Morris For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Deeper understanding of the brain damage underlying dementia illuminates and validates the person-centred approach to dementia care, says Elizabeth Milwain in this first of a series of five articles. Author/s: Elizabeth Milwain For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Katy-Lee Jenks explains how simple environmental changes at a care home have led to improvements across many areas Author/s: Katy-Lee Jenks For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Liz Wainwright shares the experience of introducing protected mealtimes in four Kirklees Council care homes Author/s: Liz Wainwright For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Bernadette ’Bow’ Ramm and Julie Smith explain how a team effort produced positive results at mealtimes for people on a long-term ward Author/s: Bernadette ‘Bow’ Ramm, Julie Smith For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....