Out of the institution
The final part of Jackie Allen’s history of dementia care. Author/s: Jackie Allen For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Must something be done?
Care management should be person-centred, but often it is driven by the needs and anxieties of others. Emphasising client well-ebing helps to focus the care plan, writes Jane Mackie. Author/s: Jane Mackie For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
A complex balancing act
Gaynor Answer describes how a person-centred care management approach aimed to meet one client’s individual needs. Author/s: Gaynor Answer For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
When the clouds part
Poet John Killick’s patience in listening to people with dementia is occasionally rewarded with a clear moment of communication. Author/s: John Killick For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Let there be light
Margaret Goodall shares her experience of developing a suitable form of collective worship in a dementia care home. Author/s: Margaret Goodall For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Secondary dementias 5: drugs and alcohol
Judith Allardyce examines common toxix causes of cognitive impairment: drug use, often-prescribed medications or alcohol. Author/s: Judith Allardyce For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Gardening in winter
Alison Ryan discusses some seasonal ideas. Author/s: Alison Ryan For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Worldwide hunt for clues
Bernard Ineichen reports on findings of low rates of demebtia in part of Africa, which could hold vital clues for research. Author/s: Bernard Ineichen For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Working Together
Editorial Comment Author/s: Sue Benson For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Linking up to the future
Sue Benson reports on plans to develop a coordinated network of dementia services development centres. Author/s: Sue Benson For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....