Jenny Mackenzie looks at the cultural and historical forces at work for a lesbian or gay person with dementia and shows how this information can help practitioners to offer inclusive personcentred care Author/s: Jenny Mackenzie For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if...
Mike Fox explains the challenges, but also the potential, of counselling for people with dementia who also have alcohol problems Author/s: Mike Fox For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Angela Webster describes a DVD produced by people with young onset dementia Author/s: Angela Webster For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Sarah Sharp and Colin Cosgrove provide an update on services for younger people with dementia in the UK Author/s: Sarah Sharp, Colin Cosgrove For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Aaron Bate describes a great day in the life of Merevale House (a home for younger people with dementia): a local derby between the Atherstone fire station football team, and staff and residents of Merevale, in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society Author/s: Aaron Bate For the full article please see the PDF download linked to...
We know that people with learning disabilities are living longer, making them more likely to develop dementia. Are we prepared to meet the needs of this group? Diana Kerr, Colm Cunningham and Heather Wilkinson report on a study that investigated this question. Author/s: Diana Kerr, Colm Cunningham, Heather Wilkinson For the full article please see...
Lynne Mather explains how listening and responding to the needs expressed by younger people with dementia and their families has been the inspiration for a range of services in Victoria, Australia Author/s: Lynne Mather For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you...
London borough of Ealing: July saw the launch of a service which is aimed specifically at supporting younger people with dementia Author/s: Neil Mapes For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Ann Holden used to work with older people with dementia. Following a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and the effects of mini-strokes her life has changed completely, but she is still motivated to help others and keep a positive outlook on life. This is her story Author/s: Ann Holden For the full article please see the...
Can people with alcohol-realted brain damage be rehabilitated? Lynda Boughey’s story of Steven illustrates how the benefits of small home living and integration into normal family and community life can make all the difference to individuals with Korsakoff’s syndrome Author/s: Lynda Boughey For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right....