May/June 1999

  • Great expectations? How carers view Aricept

    When new drug treatments for Alzheimer’s disease were launched last year, professionals feared that all the publicity could create false hopes among carers and relatives. However, this study by Frances Vaughan, Robert Jones and Louise Cunliffe showed that most carers’ expectations were consistent with the clinical information they had been given. Author/s: Frances Vaughan, Robert…...

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  • Circles of the mind

    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…...

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  • The Getting There group

    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…...

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  • Remembering yesterday: having fun, making friends

    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…...

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