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....
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....
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....
Are you the type?
Hilary Woodhead recalls her first faltering experiences in dementia care and what she learnt from them Author/s: Hilary Woodhead For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Assessing need and providing person-centred support
In this second of five articles on developing a benchmarking tool for person-centred care, Caroline Baker, Paul Edwards and Tracy Packer describe the development of the first two factors identified: assessment of need, and providing person-centred support. Author/s: Caroline Baker, Paul Edwards, Tracy Packer For the full article please see the PDF download linked to…...
Food, eating and well-being in dementia care
In this second of two articles, Claire Biernacki urges an individual approach to eating and nutrition, discussing common difficulties and the skill of feeding a person with dementia. Author/s: Claire Biernacki For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....