All those interested in dementia care mapping will be keen to learn about the latest version. Here Claire Surr, Dawn Brooker and Paul Edwards from Bradford Dementia Group describe the new elements contained in DCM 8, and explain how you can update your training Author/s: Claire Surr, Dawn Brooker, Paul Edwards For the full article...
Brenda Walker uses her practical experience as a befriender and trainer to write here about vital lessons for care staff: learn your facts about dementia, and learn the language of dementia care Author/s: Brenda Walker For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if...
In the second of three articles on the Good Sunset Project, John Killick and Kate Allan describe the Getting Through Initiative, which aimed to reach individuals with advanced dementia and those close to death Author/s: John Killick, Kate Allen For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC...
We know there are different views about doll therapy. But is there any way through to a consensus? Jane Verity argues her case with some persuasive examples Author/s: Jane Verity For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
How do care staff describe their experience of caring? And what part do emotions play in working with people with dementia? In the second of three articles, Richard Ward and colleagues discuss what they learned from talking to care staff Author/s: Richard Ward For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the...
Damian Murphy describes his exploratory study of work with three couples with acknowledged problems in communication, using a relationship-centred approach Author/s: Damian Murphy For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Sue Benson reports on the 21st Alzheimer’s Disease International conference in Istanbul in autumn 2005 Author/s: Sue Benson For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
The third in the series of occasional articles by Claire Craig focuses on poetry and creative writing Author/s: Claire Craig For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
June Andrews, the new director of Stirling’s Dementia Services Development Centre, outlines her vision for this important centre Author/s: June Andrews For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Sharon Baker and colleagues from Sandwell Third Age Arts describe a music project on long-stay wards, and a reminiscence project Author/s: Sharon Baker For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....