Care-givers have so much power over the wellbeing of people with dementia, that it is vital they are equipped with the necessary skills, understanding and insight, writes Buz Loveday. She explains the kind of training staff need to develop these qualities. Author/s: Buz Loveday For the full article please see the PDF download linked to...
The new regulatory council for social care will not only help to protect vulnerable clients but also raise standards and status of staff, writes Dick Clough. Author/s: Dick Clough For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Much has been discovered in the last few years about the genetics of Alzheimer’s disease. Nigel Tunstall explains what is currently known, and describes a large scale study to expand on this knowledge. Author/s: Nigel Tunstall For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available...
Amanda Hepburn is fed up with the lack of respect shown to care workers by people who have no inkling of the complex skills the role demands. Author/s: Amanda Hepburn For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Heli Virtanen of STAKES, Finland, describes how a network of dementia care practitioners was set up. Author/s: Heli Virtanen For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Jackie Tuppen describes how community care, with the care programme approach, was successfully implemented in Thanet. Author/s: Jackie Tuppen For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Francesca Smith & Anne Halliday on sensory stimulation groups. Author/s: Francesca Smith, Anne Halliday For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Angela Proudlock on the process of transforming a bathroom. Author/s: Angela Proudlock For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Staff training from an unusual and creative source. 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....
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....