It was our 17th UK Dementia Congress (UKDC) early in November and sadly for me my last. There has always been a special atmosphere at UKDC, quite unlike that of other conferences I’ve attended, and this year I found myself wondering what accounted for it. I’m stepping down from the editorship of this journal after...
Milton S (2023) Dementia Diaries: Tony Husband. Journal of Dementia Care 31(6)13-14. On Tuesday November 14 there was the funeral of Tony Husband. More than 1,500 people turned out to pay their respects to a much-loved man, who did so much for people living with dementia. A lot has been written about Tony in the...
Aston University in Birmingham played host to the 17th UK Dementia Congress (UKDC) last week (November 7 & 8) when delegates from every corner of the sector came together for a lively and thought-provoking conference and exhibition. Celebration and concern Graham Stokes, from UKDC’s main sponsor HC-One, kicked off the proceedings by reminding the audience of...
Homeshare and dementia: the invaluable matches The homeshare movement has changed the way that people live for the better. As a circle of support, homeshare matches younger people (the average age of a sharer is 39) who need an affordable place to live, with older people (the average age of a householder is 84) who...
“Asking for information about life story as a person living with dementia moves into a care home is common practice, but how can we use it to foster relationships and resilience?” Tanya Clover, head of dementia and personalisation at Porthaven Care Homes: Human beings have been coming together to share stories around the campfire since...
Fitzhenry R, Gould E, Kames J, Mezen D (2023) Introduction to the SPACE Principles – in hospital and prison. Journal of Dementia Care 31(6)31-36. Caring well for people with dementia is an ambition enshrined in the Royal College of Nursing’s SPACE principles, which have gradually been extended from hospitals to other dementia care environments. Ruby...
Woods S (2023) Evaluating a reminiscence project (RYCT) in a residential care home. Journal of Dementia Care 31(6)21-23 As a well known arts-based reminiscence programme, Remembering Yesterday Caring Today has traditionally been delivered in community settings. Sandie Woods set out to discover how it would work in a care home and shares her findings. Author...
Digital technology can provide a comprehensive picture of a care home resident’s health and wellbeing and identify any signs of deterioration. Anita Astle explains how this was done in her care home. Author Details Project learning points Intrusiveness: We constantly considered how our interventions would be felt and tolerated by residents. The main aim was...
Armour J (2023) Love Through Double Glazing. Journal of Dementia Care 31(6)17-18. Innovative work by Vamos in the pandemic and beyond Vamos is a full mask theatre company known for its performances and workshops exploring and supporting people living with dementia. Janie Armour highlights the innovative work it has done recently, particularly during the Covid...
In Conversation with Dr Esther Ramsay Jones Smith E (2023) Grief and Dementia: In conversation with Dr Esther Ramsay Jones. Journal of Dementia Care 31(6)19-20 We are familiar with the idea of grief after death but a carer may also experience “anticipatory grief” while a loved one is still alive. In conversation with Emma Smith,...