Issue: July/August 2005

De Caf: a meeting place and therapeutic response

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...

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Step by step support leads back to a rewarding life

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....

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Let’s stir up the outdated activity centre culture in care homes

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...

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Neuroleptic drug use for people with dementia in care homes

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....

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Cautionary tales: accounts of dementia in fiction

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...

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‘That was lovely, dear!’ Evaluating the effects of Sonas

Janet Parish, Jackie Wilshaw and Julie Baker describe a practice evaluation of the effects of Sonas aPc in a variety of care settings Author/s: Janet Parish, Jackie Wilshaw, Julie Baker 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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Vascular dementia: hearts and brains

There is little awareness about this form of dementia. But this is about to change Author/s: Sarah Day 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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Higher education in dementia care

Staffordshire: A new postgraduate course starts September 2005; and the same month sees the launch of a forum for staff involved in training Author/s: rg/admin/jdcarticles-amend.pl 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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Integrating services

Sheffield: The development of integrated mental health services in this area Author/s: Carol Cooper 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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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....

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