Article Category: Primary care

Early recognition of dementia – the next stage of awareness

In this final article in a series of three, Jill Manthorpe and Steve Iliffe argue that apparent problems in recognising dementia are stages in a process of growing awareness. People with dementia and their supporters now have a key role in developing positive messages that will encourage early recognition, they say Author/s: Jill Manthorpe, Steve...

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A ‘shared care’ model for people with dementia

Recent legislatopn obliges Primary Care Trusts to implement ‘shared care’ protocols – collaboration between GPs and hospital specialists – for people with dementia. Steve Iliffe, Jane Wilcock and Deborah Haworth explain ‘shared care’ and suggest how PCTs should proceed. Author/s: Steve Iliffe, Jane Wilcock, Deborah Haworth For the full article please see the PDF download...

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Relatives’ views on mouth care

Oral care of people with dementia is often undertaken by family carers as much as professional staff in formal care settings. Jill Manthorpe, Roger Watson and Anne Stimpson analyse carers’ experiences and the problems they have encountered. Author/s: Jill Manthorpe, Roger Watson, Anne Stimpson For the full article please see the PDF download linked to...

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How can we improve GPs’ response to dementia?

Can we improve primary care for people with dementia and their families? Murna Downs and colleagues give an overview of one study which aims to do just that, by evaluating three kinds of educational intervention Author/s: Murna Downs For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive...

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Early onset dementia: developing strategies

West Midlands: Tony Elliott and Kate Read report on ‘A step in the right direction’, a conference on early onset dementia which took place earlier this year. Author/s: Tony Elliott, Kate Read 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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Sugaring the pill-taking

Grangemouth, Stirlingshire: Mary Dixon describes a new initiative to improve compliance with taking medication which has proven highly successful Author/s: Mary Dixon 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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DASS: what it’s all about

Calderdale: The Mental Health Foundation’s Dementia Advice and Support Services are taking shape, says Jayne Lingard Author/s: Jayne Lingard 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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Widening benefits of support for carers and staff teams

Madeline Armstrong was unsure whether to make the change from CMHN specialising in dementia care to Admiral nurse, but is glad she did. Focusing on the carer as client can lead to the best quality care for the person with dementia, she argues. Author/s: Madeline Armstrong For the full article please see the PDF download...

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Dementia advice and support: a new service initiative

Alisoun Milne and Jayne Lingard describe the development of the Dementia Advice and Support Service, an important new initiative from the Mental Health Foundation. Author/s: Alisoun Milne, Jayne Lingard 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 volunteers can help with early memory loss

South Cotswolds: Kirstie Davison describes a project which aimed to identify the information and help needed by people living in a rural area with memory problems and a possible prognosis of dementia, and the contribution volunteers can bring. Author/s: Kirstie Davison For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The...

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