Reminiscence activities can provide a focus and stimulation for continued conversation with people with dementia. In this article based on their new book Pam Schweitzer and Errollyn Bruce describe the principles and some ideas for good practice Author/s: Pam Schweitzer, Errollyn Bruce For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right…....
Linda Stephens explains how Tai Chi has become an important part of one day hospital’s programme – with storytelling and sensory stimulation added into the formula for success Author/s: Linda Stephens For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
In this chapter from his new book, And still the music plays, Graham Stokes tells the story of Penny K, showing how living in a care home can be made compatible with having personal and familiar space. Author/s: Graham Stokes For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full…...
Susan Lanza tells how a care home in the United States transformed a troubled nursing home unit into a specialist dementia care facility � with a motivated staff team taking responsibility for learning and leading on the changes. Author/s: Susan Lanza For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The…...
Julie Heathcote highlights the benefits of a reminiscence-based approach to both activities and care for people with dementia, addressing some practical issues and common concerns Author/s: Julie Heathcote For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Esther Jones describes a project which focused on the pleasure of older and younger people sharing time together Author/s: Esther Jones For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Hilda Flint explores AA Milne’s Christopher Robin Verses with a group of people with dementia, and rediscovers the joys and encouragement to be found in these famous verses Author/s: Hilda Flint For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Bob Woods writes in appreciation of Pam Schweitzer’s work in reminiscence and dementia care Author/s: Bob Woods For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Edinburgh: Susan Kirkbride explains the background to a collaborative production of a CD of favourite hymns for older people Author/s: Susan Kirkbride For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Doll therapy is potentially a useful approach to behaviour we find challenging in people with dementia, say Ian James, F Katharina Reichelt, Rachel Morse, Lorna Mackenzie and Elizebeta Mukaetova-Ladinska, reporting on their recent research Author/s: Ian James, F Katharina Reichelt, Rachel Morse, Lorna Mackenzie, Elizebeta Mukaetova-Ladinska For the full article please see the PDF download…...