Training which looks at care assistants and their work with people with dementia from a cognitive perspective – the way thoughts and images are influenced by mood and vice versa – can be extremely helpful, say Ian James, Ian Powell and Katherine Kendell in this first of two articles Author/s: Ian James, Ian Powell, Katherine…...
In this second of two articles Ian James, Ian Powell and Katherine Kendell describe their training package. Its main focus is engaging staff in a high quality relationship, allowing honest discussion of attitudes and beliefs, and the potential for lasting change Author/s: Ian James, Ian Powell, Katherine Kendell For the full article please see the…...
Dave Pulsford and colleagues review current provision of higher education for professionals in dementia care, and suggest a direction for its development in future Author/s: Dave Pulsford For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Sharon Tayler introduces a new video resource from MHA Care Group Author/s: Sharon Tayler For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Alan Chapman explains that there is muchmore to training than attending courses Author/s: Alan Chapman For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Dementia Care Mapping can only move beyond being a research tool if suitable feedback mechanisms are in place from which care staff can learn. In the third article in our series, Ian James, Lorna Mackenzie and Leslie Lee explore some guidelines for achieving this Author/s: Ian James, Lorna Mackenzie, Leslie Lee For the full article…...
The ‘new culture’ of care has enabled carers to identify and avoid negative ways of relating to people with dementia. In the fourth article in our series on DCM, Daniel Kuhn and Jane Verity marry these ‘putdowns’ with the other side of the coin: positive ‘uplifts’ that enhance well-being Author/s: Daniel Kuhn, Jane Verity For…...
Kate Allan describes the practical outcome of her research into how staff can consult with people with dementia Author/s: Kate Allan For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Northern Ireland: Ann Scott and Nicola Loughlin describe a practice development project Author/s: Ann Scott, Nicola Loughlin For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Dorset: Diane Beavis describes the first steps in setting up a Practice Development Unit with a mission: ‘To integrate teams within the elderly mental health service to provide excellent care for our clients’ Author/s: Diane Beavis For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available…...