At the root of Mrs O’s “challenging” behaviour was a threat from the past still terrifyingly real to her, writes Graham Stokes. Author/s: Graham Stokes For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Zena Dowling and colleagues report on research comparing the effects of “Snoezelen” with another one-to-one activity session. Author/s: Zena Dowling For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....