Stephen Judd challenges conventional wisdom on empowerment for people with dementia with some inconvenient truths from Down Under Author/s: Stephen Judd For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
In this second of two articles reporting on her research, Jenny Henderson argues that adequate support should be given to carers who wish to care for a person with end-stage dementia at home Author/s: Jenny Henderson For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available...
Barbara Pointon reflects on the experience of caring for her husband to the end of his life, discussing difficult ethical issues and the importance of spirituality. She argues that a community-based specialist nurse is needed to bring together end-of-life care Author/s: Barbara Pointon For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the...
David Clegg tells the story of the Trebus project and the creation of Ancient Mysteries, a book of memories of people in care. Then he describes his current work with Care UK in developing ‘Activity Based Care’ services. Author/s: David Clegg For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The...
In the second of two articles on advocacy for people with dementia, Mike Fox and Lesley Wilson consider the ethical issues that arose in a residential home that was due to close Author/s: Mike Fox, Lesley Wilson For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is...
Hilary Arksey and Claire Bamford report on the first stage of a two-year national study of respite care and short breaks for people with dementia and their carers Author/s: Hilary Arksey, Claire Bamford For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
The Dementia Services Development Centre – Northern Ireland celebrated its official launch at a one-day conference in Belfast Author/s: rg/admin/jdcarticles-amend.pl For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Reports by Sue Benson 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....
All dementia care practitioners need to understand the Mental Capacity Act, which came into force in April 2007. Lynne Phair and Jane Buswell explain some of the key elements of the legislation Author/s: Lynne Phair, Jane Buswell For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is...
The Pathways to Progress training events on developing shared care services brought many benefits, as Steve Iliffe, Patrick Brooke, Alistair Burns, Steve Morris and Joy Taylor report Author/s: Steve Iliffe, Patrick Brooke, Alistair Burns, Steve Morris, Joy Taylor For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive...