In this second case study demonstrating the support model used by Newcastle Challenging Behaviour Service, Elizabeth Kennedy and Lorna Mackenzie describe what they helped care staff to discover about Thomas, and how this improved his care Author/s: Elizabeth Kennedy, Lorna Mackenzie For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The…...
In the second of three articles, Ian Morton looks at how psychoanalytical concepts of anxiety and defence might help our understanding of the distress and disturbance that some individuals experience in dementia For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Ian Morton discusses the potential benefits for dementia care of closer links with the world of psychoanalysis, recommending a key text for anyone interested in exploring these ideas Author/s: Ian Morton For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
All those interested in dementia care mapping will be keen to learn about the latest version. Here Claire Surr, Dawn Brooker and Paul Edwards from Bradford Dementia Group describe the new elements contained in DCM 8, and explain how you can update your training Author/s: Claire Surr, Dawn Brooker, Paul Edwards For the full article…...
Brenda Walker uses her practical experience as a befriender and trainer to write here about vital lessons for care staff: learn your facts about dementia, and learn the language of dementia care Author/s: Brenda Walker For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if…...
Yorkshire: Suzanne Wightman describes a project to improve care for older people with mental health needs in an acute hospital Author/s: Suzanne Wightman For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Falkirk: Ross Campbell, who has early onset dementia, offers his perspective on provdiing a suitably wide range of services Author/s: Ross Campbell For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Paul Edwards describes the development of DCM regional networks and the role they play in supporting practice in DCM Author/s: Paul Edwards For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Tom and Karen Brenner describe their experience of using Montessori activities with people with dementia – and with intergenerational groups involving young people too Author/s: Tom Brenner, Karen Brenner For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
The Validation method can help us gain a fuller understanding of the experience of an older person with dementia, says Julia Pitkin Author/s: Julia Pitkin For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....