We use the term “person-centred” very loosely in dementia care, but it is important to understand and acknowledge the distinct contribution of Rogerian person-centred counselling to the “new culture” we champion today, and to learn from its theory and practice, writes Ian Morton. Author/s: Ian Morton For the full article please see the PDF download…...
Dr William Crum explains the use of Magnetic Resonance Imaging to visualise the wastage of brain tissue in different forms of dementia. Author/s: William Crum For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Jill Manthorpe reviews a variety of late 20th century writing about dementia – but from the world of the imagination and not evidence-based medical or social science. Author/s: Jill Manthorpe For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
London: The new London Centre for Dementia Care aims to ensure that good practice is shared and relevant research identified, developed and disseminated, writes joint chair Margaret Butterworth. Author/s: Margaret Butterworth For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Email network: Those who teach dementia care practitioners have a responsibility and the power to raise standards of care, writes John Hagans, launching a new email support group. Author/s: John Hagans For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Scottish Highlands: Elizabeth Jones reports on a three-year project providing support to carers of people with dementia in remote, scattered communities in the Highlands of Scotland. Author/s: Elizabeth Jones For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Internet: Lesley McKinnon explains how to avoid information overload on the internet and offers a painless guide to finding some useful dementia resources. Author/s: Lesley McKinnon For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Milton Keynes: Vicki Dent reports on a simple but very effective change to a daily activity – mealtimes – which had welcome positive effects for residents and staff. Author/s: Vicki Dent 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....
Kate Allan and John Killick discuss issues arising from the growing range of exciting and creative work now being undertaken using the arts in dementia care. Author/s: Kate Allan, John Killick For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....