July/August 2005

Let’s stir up the outdated activity centre culture in care homes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