Excitement was kept under firm control at the launch of the first UK drug for Alzheimer’s disease. For a lucky few it is certainly beneficial, but as potential demand is so huge, financial and ethical issues must be faced. Robert Short describes the effects and efficacy of donepezil (Aricept). Author/s: Robert Short For the full…...
Aricept may be good news in the long term, but for now it will increase demands on hard-pressed services, writes Harry Cayton. Author/s: Harry Cayton For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Stephen Webster and Judith Edwards contribute to a new regular feature that welcomes your bright ideas. Author/s: Stephen Webster, Judith Edwards 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....
A background of continuous music which they have not chosen and cannot control adds to the disabling and confusing environment around a person with dementia, writes Jeanette Morrison. Author/s: Jeanette Morrison For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Vernon Pickles has a mission to help and encourage dementia carers to use music in a person-centred way – finding out about personal preferences and enabling individuals as well as groups to enjoy their own choice of music. Author/s: Vernon Pickles For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The…...
Elsie was imprisoned by her dementia in a world of chronic pain, but imagination and sensitivity provided the key to her release, writes Cathy Chatten. Author/s: Cathy Chatten For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Jackie Pool describes a new project in which occupational therapists aim to educate carers and staff to help an individual with dementia engage in successful occupation. Author/s: Jackie Pool For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
John Keady and Ulla Lundh explain the development of the group home approach to care for people with dementia. John Keady then describes the warm welcome he received from residents over a healthy breakfast. Author/s: John Keady, Ulla Lundh For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC…...