March/April 1995

  • In sickness and in health

    Practical help is the most readily available service for family carers. But is it what they need most? Mandy Sainty’s analysis of the changing marriage relationship led her to feel spouses would benefit greatly from help and information on new ways of communicating, relating, and maintaining activity. Author/s: Mandy Sainty For the full article please…...

    Restricted Content

    Most Journal articles are only accessible to Journal Subscribers. Some other content is only accessible to Society Members.

    Enable access

    Already a Society Member and/or a Journal Subscriber? Log in here

  • Incontinent or not? Person first, dementia second

    Graham Stokes urges that each individual’s personality is all-important. Often dementia is not the cause of a continence problem, but a barrier which prevents the person communicating their needs. Author/s: Graham Stokes For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....

    Restricted Content

    Most Journal articles are only accessible to Journal Subscribers. Some other content is only accessible to Society Members.

    Enable access

    Already a Society Member and/or a Journal Subscriber? Log in here

  • The benefit system explained

    Jill Walton sets out the benefits a person with dementia and/or their family carer may claim, explaining who is eligible for what. Author/s: Jill Walton For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....

    Restricted Content

    Most Journal articles are only accessible to Journal Subscribers. Some other content is only accessible to Society Members.

    Enable access

    Already a Society Member and/or a Journal Subscriber? Log in here

  • Down’s syndrome and Alzheimer’s disease

    Owen Barr and Ann Campbell review the growing body of evidence on the relationship between Alzheimer’s disease and Down’s syndrome. Author/s: Owen Barr, Ann Campbell For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....

    Restricted Content

    Most Journal articles are only accessible to Journal Subscribers. Some other content is only accessible to Society Members.

    Enable access

    Already a Society Member and/or a Journal Subscriber? Log in here

  • Understanding dementia 9: Drug treatments for psychiatric and behaviour disturbances

    Dr Robert Tobiansky reviews research and clinical experience on the use of drugs to help carers and staff cope with behaviour disturbances in dementia. Author/s: Robert Tobiansky For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....

    Restricted Content

    Most Journal articles are only accessible to Journal Subscribers. Some other content is only accessible to Society Members.

    Enable access

    Already a Society Member and/or a Journal Subscriber? Log in here

  • The Long-Term Future

    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....

    Restricted Content

    Most Journal articles are only accessible to Journal Subscribers. Some other content is only accessible to Society Members.

    Enable access

    Already a Society Member and/or a Journal Subscriber? Log in here

  • This is your life

    Life story work is not just compiling a life story book, but an ongoing process with rewards for all involved, writes Charlie Murphy. Author/s: Charlie Murphy For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....

    Restricted Content

    Most Journal articles are only accessible to Journal Subscribers. Some other content is only accessible to Society Members.

    Enable access

    Already a Society Member and/or a Journal Subscriber? Log in here

  • Genetic testing – whose right to know?

    The possibility of genetic testing to predict the development of Alzheimer’s disease in an individual raises crucial social and ethical issues and the potential for good and harm, writes Harry Cayton in this second of two articles. Author/s: Harry Cayton For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full…...

    Restricted Content

    Most Journal articles are only accessible to Journal Subscribers. Some other content is only accessible to Society Members.

    Enable access

    Already a Society Member and/or a Journal Subscriber? Log in here

  • Supporting carers in their own right

    The Admiral Nurse Service, now to be extended nationwide, was established to offer practical and emotional support for families and others who provide care to people with dementia at home. Monica Greenwood and Kiri Walsh describe the three year project and its findings. Author/s: Monica Greenwood, Kiri Walsh For the full article please see the…...

    Restricted Content

    Most Journal articles are only accessible to Journal Subscribers. Some other content is only accessible to Society Members.

    Enable access

    Already a Society Member and/or a Journal Subscriber? Log in here

  • Empowering the carer

    As her husband’s behaviour became more demanding, family and friends withdrew from Mrs K and she felt increasingly isolated. The Riverside Admiral Nurse team – Elaine Liburg, Jane Capus, Penny Dodds and Ian Reed – describe how they approached her care. Author/s: Elaine Liburg, Jane Capus, Penny Dodds, Ian Reed For the full article please…...

    Restricted Content

    Most Journal articles are only accessible to Journal Subscribers. Some other content is only accessible to Society Members.

    Enable access

    Already a Society Member and/or a Journal Subscriber? Log in here