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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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…...
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…...