There is little awareness about this form of dementia. But this is about to change Author/s: Sarah Day For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
James McKillop has multi-infarct dementia. Here he tells of the dark days before diagnosis when his work and family life fell apart, and how person-centred help eventually turned his life and well-being around completely Author/s: James McKillop For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is…...
Anthony Pollen presents a moving and highly personal account of the difficulties he and his wife Ruth, who was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s disease when only 47 years old, have faced in getting employers, officials and health professionals alike to understand Author/s: Anthony Pollen For the full article please see the PDF download linked…...
The PROP group is taking an unusually proactive approach to improving awareness of young onset dementia and ensuring that service users in this group have a say in the care they receive. Denise Chaston, Nick Pollard and Dennis Jubb explain the group’s campaigning philosophy Author/s: Denise Chaston, Nick Pollard, Dennis Jubb For the full article…...
Jean Casey describes a small but dedicated group providing social activities for people with early onset dementia Author/s: Jean Casey For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Nottinghamshire: Rachel Farmer describes a day service for younger people with dementia providing a wide range of activities from a single room Author/s: Rachel Farmer For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Specialist services for younger people with dementia are few and far between. Tessa Gutteridge and Sue Heiser report on two different forums to address this problem and seek solutions Author/s: Tessa Gutteridge, Sue Heiser For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you…...
Dr Karim Saad describes the development and benefits of a new Integrated care Pathway for Young Onset Dementia in the West Midlands, and explains how its process maps work in practice Author/s: Karim Saad For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you…...
Jenny LaFontaine discusses the opportunities and challenges presented in seeking to provide person-centred care to younger people with dementia, in the Birmingham Working Age Dementia Service Author/s: Jenny LaFontaine For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
By Elaine Coombes, Jackie Colligan and Helen Keenan Author/s: Elaine Coombes, Jackie Colligan, Helen Keenan For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....