November/December 1995

  • Getting it right together

    Effective support for a family through the crisis of Alzheimer’s disease can be achieved if professionals work in partnership with them, and with voluntary, religious and community groups, writes Margaret Anne Tibbs. Author/s: Margaret Anne Tibbs For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available…...

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  • Different needs demand tailored services

    Carers of younger people with dementia have clear ideas about the support services they need. Jane Fossey and Matthew Baker report on a study which sought their views. Author/s: Jane Fossey, Matthew Baker For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....

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  • Towards a clear picture

    Depression can cloud the picture when someone seems to be developing symptoms of dementia. Only a careful, thorough and person-centred assessment can untangle the threads and lead to successful treatment, as in the case of Mrs Mitchell, related by Alan Powell. Author/s: Alan Powell For the full article please see the PDF download linked to…...

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  • Elder abuse and dementia

    As concern grows about the possible abuse of elderly people in all care settings, Jill Manthorpe reviews research into the relationship between dementia and abuse. 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....

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  • Through the past to the person

    Relating to a person with dementia who has begun to give up their usual means of communication is a complex and daunting task. In this case study, Faith Ginson, Jo Marley and Helen McVicker show how using information from the past, together with detailed observation of their present behaviour, can help restore contact,reduce agitation and…...

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  • No quick fix for a long-term problem

    Financing long-term care is an issue close to the hearts of the voters of “middle England”, and thus high on the agenda of all political parties. But what solutions will they offer? Simon Denegri hunts for clues at the annual round of party conferences. Author/s: Simon Denegri For the full article please see the PDF…...

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  • Beyond words: to the core of human need for contact

    All human beings have a need for contact with others; from the moment of birth throughout our lives into old age, it is crucial to our well-being. Paula Crimmens describes how the way babies and children communicate with us and we with them can guide us towards true human contact with people who have lost…...

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  • How to make a change for the better

    When your aim is to achieve a change that will improve your service to people with dementia, careful thought and planning are vital at every stage. Lynne Phair and Valerie Good give the benefit of their experience. Author/s: Lynne Phair, Valerie Good For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right…....

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