March/April 2008

  • The ladies who lunch

    Ann Johnson and Denise Walker introduce �Ladies who Lunch�: a group established specifically for younger women with dementia in Shropshire Author/s: Ann Johnson, Denise Walker 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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  • Why is good quality residential care so very difficult to achieve?

    Paul Whitby explores the powerful forces at work in any institution, arguing that until these are addressed even the best training and skills development will not improve the quality of residential care for people with dementia. Author/s: Paul Whitby For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC…...

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  • Using ‘power pudding’ to manage constipation

    Constipation is an ever-present issue in caring for older people who have dementia, and both prevention and management can be tricky. Aileen Murray describes how through changing dietary and fluid intake one ward team aimed to reduce reliance on medication. Author/s: Aileen Murray For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the…...

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  • A room of one?s own: ?room-centred care?

    In this chapter from his new book, And still the music plays, Graham Stokes tells the story of Penny K, showing how living in a care home can be made compatible with having personal and familiar space. Author/s: Graham Stokes For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full…...

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  • Design challenge

    The Design Business Association Challenge Award 2008: Designing for disability means designing for everyone, say Maria Parsons and Elisabeth Parker Author/s: Maria Parsons, Elisabeth Parker 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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  • Easing the way into care

    Hilary Lee explains how one care facility in Australia took a close look at how to best support people with dementia as they move into care Author/s: Hilary Lee 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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  • Improving the view from the Front Porch

    Susan Lanza tells how a care home in the United States transformed a troubled nursing home unit into a specialist dementia care facility � with a motivated staff team taking responsibility for learning and leading on the changes. Author/s: Susan Lanza For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The…...

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  • It’s high time to step forward

    Rose Heatley explores some of the issues and ideas to emerge from a conference on volunteering in care homes Author/s: Rose Heatley 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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  • Making the most of memories

    Julie Heathcote highlights the benefits of a reminiscence-based approach to both activities and care for people with dementia, addressing some practical issues and common concerns Author/s: Julie Heathcote 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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