Circle dancing has much to offer people with dementia, writes Dorothy Jerrome. It is a way of communicating through touch and rhythm that can provide emotional security, encourage expression of feelings – and also improve balance, motor and social skills. Author/s: Dorothy Jerrome For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the…...
For people in the early stages of dementia, Dance Movement Therapy can liberate the strong emotions aroused by awareness of their symptoms, and stimulate discussion in a supported environment. Jeannie Donald and Sue Hall describe their ten-week programme. Author/s: Jeannie Donald, Sue Hall For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the…...
The Remembering Yesterday, Caring Today project aimed to introduce people with dementia and family carers to reminiscence and assess its potential for improving communication. In this second of two articles, Errollyn Bruce and Faith Gibson conclude their summary of the project evaluation. Author/s: Errollyn Bruce, Faith Gibson For the full article please see the PDF…...
Dawn Brooker proposes that combining the methodologies of DCM and Engagement can provide a reliable indicator of quality of care, useful in inspection of services, and research. Author/s: Dawn Brooker For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Many people with dementia suffer pain. Often it is not recognised nor properly controlled – even though ignoring a person’s pain may lead to behaviours that make caring more difficult. Ailsa Cook reviews research in this area. Author/s: Ailsa Cook For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full…...
An evaluation of the Admiral nurse service finds it an effective way to support people with dementia and their carers. Alison Soliman reports. Author/s: Alison Soliman For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Margaret Anne Tibbs and Darren Felgate on the latest products and services developed through the Alzheimer’s Society’s Quality Care Initiative. Author/s: Margaret Anne Tibbs, Darren Felgate For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Northern Ireland’s Dementia Helpline is a lifeline for carers in the province, reducing stress and isolation, writes Colette McGrory. Author/s: Colette McGrory For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Creating a sensory garden at a nursing home has proved a worthwhile project, Karen East reports. Author/s: Karen East For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Robert Egerton encountered a bureaucratic maze in the Care Programme Approach when he could no longer care for his wife at home. Author/s: Robert Egerton For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....