Pioneers’ progress

Bedford: Margaret Anne Tibbs, Pat Stock and Jeanette Rothen describe the Alzheimer’s Link project. Author/s: Margaret Anne Tibbs, Pat Stock, Jeanette Rothen 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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A strong need to hold on

Jackie Diamond, manager of a day centre in Israel, asks why many people with dementia collect objects, often not their own Author/s: Jackie Diamond 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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Action planned

Suzanne Cahill, director of the Dementia Services Development Centre, Dublin, reports on JDC’s recent conference there Author/s: Suzanne Cahill 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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First-hand experience

Glasgow: Jayne Lingard and Alisoun Milne describe another pilot project of the Dementia Advice and Support Service Author/s: Jayne Lingard, Alisoun Milne 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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Let’s blur the divide that’s between staff and residents

Finland: Pirjo Kotala and Katri Siukola describe a group of small homes in Finland which involve residents in every aspect of their running Author/s: Pirjo Kotala, Katri Siukola 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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The chaff’s not worth a straw

Simon Denegri warns that a star-struck Alan Milburn may have to come down to earth Author/s: Simon Denegri 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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Valuing the life skills staff can bring

By Alan Chapman, education and training officer, DSDC Stirling Author/s: Alan Chapman 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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New awards scheme promotes training

Lynne Phair and Anne McKenzie describe the AgeCare training awards, intended to raise the status of staff in care. Author/s: Lynne Phair, Anne McKenzie 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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Technology in practice: issues and implications

People with dementia have very special and subtle needs that we must keep in mind at all times when considering how assistive technology can help them and their carers, writes Jane Gilliard, launching a new series on person-centred technology in dementia care. Author/s: Jane Gilliard For the full article please see the PDF download linked...

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‘It’s like a gold medal and it’s mine’ – dolls in dementia care

Are dolls and soft toys childish, patronising and demeaning to people with dementia? David Moore thought so before working at Merevale House, but his experience there – seeing the joy and comfort the dolls can bring – brought a change of mind. Author/s: David Moore For the full article please see the PDF download linked...

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