Experiences on film
Angela Webster describes a DVD produced by people with young onset dementia Author/s: Angela Webster For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Issue: March/April 2007
Pictures to share
Helen Bate describes books designed for people with dementia Author/s: Helen Bate For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Investing in staff through training
Mike Phillips writes about the benefits of ongoing staff training Author/s: Mike Phillips For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Mapping resident satisfaction
Wendy Shiels reports on how dementia care mapping was used to help understand the needs of people with advanced dementia Author/s: Wendy Shiels For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
An Important Debate
Editorial Comment 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....
Person-centred advocacy for people with dementia
Mike Fox and Lesley Wilson describe an advocacy project based in a residential home, and consider the issues and themes that arose Author/s: Mike Fox, Lesley Wilson For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Capturing the magic of everyday, purposeful activities
Sally Knocker describes a visit to Elizabeth Court, which showed that it is possible to support everyday activities in a care home. She also suggests some useful tips and resources Author/s: Sally Knocker For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Palliative care in dementia: carers must be included
Family carers are rarely encouraged to remain involved once their relative has moved into a care home. Jenny Henderson says that this situation must change if we are to meet the palliative care needs of people with end-stage dementia Author/s: Jenny Henderson For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right....
Can a lie ever be therapeutic? The debate continues
Amy Wood-Mitchell and colleagues examine what is meant by ‘lying’ to people with dementia, and ponder whether such communication can ever be therapeutic. Facts or feelings: do we need to choose? Also, Jackie Pool considers all the recent JDC articles on the subject of lying, and welcomes ongoing debate. Author/s: Amy Wood-Mitchell, Jackie Pool For...
The challenge of assessing and treating pain in dementia
Stephen Smith and Carolanne Shaw describe how staff on a continuing care ward worked together to identify the causes and relieve the symptoms of pain and distress for one woman with dementia Author/s: Stephen Smith, Carolanne Shaw For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is...