Professor Bob Woods’ address to the memorial gathering in Bradford, at which friends and colleagues celebrated Tom Kitwood’s life and work, following his sudden death in November 1998. Professor Mary Marshall and Jane Gilliard add short tributes to Tom Kitwood’s abiding contribution to the field. Author/s: Bob Woods For the full article please see the...
In October last year Tracy Packer accompanied Tom Kitwood to the US to promote Dementia Care Mapping and train staff in its use. She reports that Tom was galvanised by what he saw as a growing consensus moving person-centred dementia care forward. Author/s: Tracy Packer For the full article please see the PDF download linked...
Homesharing is a scheme which allows older people to continue living in their homes with the assistance of a young “lodger”. Rena Bhandari reports. Author/s: Rena Bhandari For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
A European project introducing people with dementia and family carers to reminiscence as a valuable means of communication brought success in some unexpected areas, writes Pam Schweitzer. Author/s: Pam Schweitzer For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Writer John Killick had to seek help in coming to terms with his experiences after five years of working closely with people with dementia. He now cautions himself, and others, to build in safeguards. Author/s: John Killick For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is...
In this concluding article on the independent supported living project run by the Dementia Care Initiative in Newcastle, Rani Svanberg, Dr Moira Livingston, Carolyn Stephenson and Dr Andrew Fairbairn present some perspectives on its effectiveness and value. Author/s: Rani Svanberg, Moira Livingston, Carolyn Stephenson, Andrew Fairbairn For the full article please see the PDF download...
In the first of two articles, Mike Bender describes a peer supervision group for staff engaged in long-term supportive counselling with people who have dementia. Author/s: Mike Bender For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Anneli Sarvimaki discusses the issues, in an article based on her presentation at the Alzheimer’s Disease International conference in Helsinki. Author/s: Anneli Sarvimaki For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
The new North West Region Dementia Services Research and Development Centre is to be based at Manchester University, David Challis reports. Author/s: David Challis For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Caregivers interested in therapeutic activity can find support from the National Association for Providers of Activities for Older People (NAPA). Tessa Perrin reports. Author/s: Tessa Perrin For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....