The person not the problem
Sharon Tayler introduces a new video resource from MHA Care Group Author/s: Sharon Tayler For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Issue: January/February 2003
Two-way traffic over the bridge
South west England: Jane Gilliard and Tracy Packer report on discussions and a developing network which aims to improve two-way communication between researchers and practitioners, to benefit all involved in dementia care Author/s: Jane Gilliard, Tracy Packer For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is...
Obituary – Margaret Butterworth
Margaret Butterworth, head of the National Association for Providers of Activities and co-chair of the London Centre for Dementia Care, died just before Christmas after a long illness bravely fought. Appreciation by Shirley Nurock. Author/s: Shirley Nurock For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is...
Clowning About?
Editorial Comment Author/s: Sally Knocker For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
There’s something fresh in the state of Denmark
Helen Leslie travelled to see Danish dementia care at first hand. What she saw – with its pervasive focus on providing a warm and friendly environment – led her to reflect on how dementia care is provided here. Author/s: Helen Leslie For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The...
‘Funny and sad and friendly’: a drama project in Scotland
John Killick reports on how specially trained actors in Scotland are using clowning skills to bring a liberating new way for people with dementia to express themselves. 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....
People with a learning disability: their concerns about dementia
Now that people with a learning disability live longer, more of them are developing dementia. In planning the services they need, an important first step is to ask them what they think. Heather Wilkinson, Diana Kerr and Catherine Rae report. Author/s: Heather Wilkinson, Diana Kerr, Catherine Rae For the full article please see the PDF...
Sleep and the person with dementia
Deborah Howcroft describes the type of sleep/wake problems that can affect people with dementia and their carers, how these problems can be assessed and some possible strategies that can help. Author/s: Deborah Howcroft For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Music and memories
London: Janet Greenyer explains the many benefits of music and reminiscence within the context of a ‘life course’ philosophy Author/s: Janet Greenyer For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
There’s no stopping Peggy
North Tyneside: Debbie Booth tells another life-affirming story from her book Author/s: Debbie Booth For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....