‘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....

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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…...

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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....

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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....

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