This article by Toby Williamson, Editor of the Journal of Dementia Care, highlights what is included in this issue of the journal, including celebrations from the UK Dementia Awards, strong themes of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a tribute to Professor Jan Oyebode’s outstanding contribution to dementia care. Putting together this issue of the Journal…...
This is a brief selection of the news and resources regularly posted and updated on our website, as featured in the Journal.Reports by Beth Britton News of General Interest Participation and Consultation Opportunities Research News Research Opportunities Care Home News...
This case study by Social Ability, shares observations from Blossom Field Care Home highlighting how its interactive projection system, the Happiness Programme (“Smiley”), is improving engagement and wellbeing for people living with dementia. Paid Content Care environments supporting people living with dementia often balance two priorities: structured activities for consistency and outcomes, and spontaneous engagement…...
Winners of the 2026 UK Dementia Awards were announced at a gala lunch in the beautiful surroundings of Coombe Abbey Hotel. Warwickshire on 30th April 2026. The awards are designed by Dementia Community to recognise excellent dementia care and the talented individuals and teams who deliver dementia care services. All finalists were invited to attend…...
Maria Parsons and Suzanne Mumford give their perspectives from the Alzheimer’s Disease International 2026 conference held in France in April 2026. Maria Pasiecznik Parsons is the Development Lead for Dementia Community. Suzanne Mumford is Director of Clinical and Dementia Care at KYN and a Director of Dementia Community. Parsons, M. and Mumford, S. (2026) ‘Alzheimer’s…...
Sania Rehman, who works for the Alzheimer’s Society with the South Asian community in Manchester, describes her personal journey involving dementia, family and faith. Rehman, S. (2026) ‘Woven into who I am: a journey through dementia, faith and identity’, Journal of Dementia Care, 34(3) 20-21. Sania Rehman, a Local Services Manager for Sahara, which is…
Lynne Hagan, who is diagnosed with dementia, explores the subtle dynamics in conversations and discussions involving people with dementia that can lead to their exclusion – and what might be done to prevent this. Lynne Hagan trained in general and psychiatric nursing and was a ward sister in a psychiatric hospital before moving into the…...
Wayne Goddard and Tim Barry describe two golf clubs that host dementia cafes. Wayne Goddard is an ex-registered general nurse (RGN), registered mental nurse (RMN), Hospital Manager and NHS Commissioner specialising in commissioning services for vulnerable groups. Tim Barry is a Teaching Fellow on the Sports & Exercise Science degree in the Medical School at…...
This interview between Dr Ayokunmi Ojebode and Jan Oyebode, Professor of Dementia Care, completed in 2025, reflects on some issues encountered during Jan’s career from the 1970s to the present. Ojebode, A. (2026) ‘Challenges and Prospects: Reminiscences on a career in dementia care and research. An interview with Professor Jan Oyebode’, Journal of Dementia Care,…...
Nicola Jacobson-Wright describes how an online Namaste care training course was developed and co-produced, involving people with lived experience of dementia. Sue Beeson, who lives with dementia and has also been a family carer, discusses her experience of helping to co-produce the course. Beeson, S. and Jacobson-Wright, N. (2026) ‘Namaste Care Education Project – A…...