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....
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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…...
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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…...
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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…...
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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....
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The case for specialist homecare for people with dementia
Specialist domiciliary care for people with dementia is still regarded as a thing of the future, argues Dominic Chilvers. Here he presents the case for thinking about it now, and for continuing to innovate in the services already available. Author/s: Dominic Chilvers For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right…....
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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…...