Europe in harmony
Mary Marshall shares her experience of the 15th Alzheimer Europe conference Author/s: Mary Marshall For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Mary Marshall shares her experience of the 15th Alzheimer Europe conference Author/s: Mary Marshall For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Claire Craig looks at how even short sessions of creative writing can facilitate self-expression 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....
Trent: Developing a web-based database of assistive technologies for people with dementia Author/s: Simon Burrow For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Bridgend: Karyn Davies, Helen Lambert and Alison Turner descirbe the development of a team whose role is to advise on dementia care and provide training for staff in local care homes Author/s: Karyn Davies, Helen Lambert, Alison Turner For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive…...
Editorial Comment 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....
Penny Redwood, Diana Robinson and Jane Price describe the development of a dementia cafe in Leeds – a meeting place where people with dementia and their carers can spend an enjoyable time, share problems and obtain information and support Author/s: Penny Redwood, Diana Robinson, Jane Price For the full article please see the PDF download…...
Can people with alcohol-realted brain damage be rehabilitated? Lynda Boughey’s story of Steven illustrates how the benefits of small home living and integration into normal family and community life can make all the difference to individuals with Korsakoff’s syndrome Author/s: Lynda Boughey For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right…....
Managers and staff need to see for themselves how enjoyable activity can transform a person’s health and well-being. That is the best way, perhaps the only way, to change attitudes and beliefs, writes Tessa Perrin Author/s: Tessa Perrin For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive…...
Graham Jackson asks why, despite repeated warnings and guidance, neuroleptic (antipsychotic) drugs are still used inappropraitely for too many people with dementia in care homes. He advises cautious and sparing use of these drugs which can cause many problems Author/s: Graham Jackson For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right…....
Jill Manthorpe discusses whether people with dementia are empowered through their representations in comtemporary fiction, and considers the scope of this medium to offer a genuine resource for the training of staff in dementia care settings Author/s: Jill Manthorpe For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC…...