Tom Kitwood introduces a new series, starting next issue, of studies in person-centred care. These stories, he argues, will be an important preliminary to the formal research on care practice which is vitally needed if our knowledge of dementia care is to advance. Author/s: Tom Kitwood For the full article please see the PDF download...
It is vital to work with the whole family and not just the individual with dementia, writes Margaret Anne Tibbs. In this first of two articles she argues that the traditional medical model is inadequate, painting a picture of the complex difficulties families can face. Author/s: Margaret Anne Tibbs For the full article please see...
The staff of Bristol’s BRACE Centre/Memory Disorders Clinic bravely took to the streets in the cause of advancing public knowledge about dementia. Author/s: rg/admin/jdcarticles-amend.pl For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
The physical environment is a crucial factor in both well-being and level of functioning of people with dementia. Alan Dunlop outlines some design principles, firmly established by research, that contribute to a helpful environment. Author/s: Alan Dunlop For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is...
Tea dances have proved a remarkable stimulus to activity and interaction for people with dementia in Bridlington. Rob Howarth and Rob Ketteringham describe how the project was set up and evaluated. Author/s: Rob Howarth, Rob Ketteringham For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available...
How can we know someone is in pain if they cannot tell us? People with dementia may suffer severe and disabling pain if we fail to pick up the clues that could lead to assessment and treatment in many cases. Cathy Chatten explains. Author/s: Cathy Chatten For the full article please see the PDF download...
One of the aims of day care for people with dementia is to relieve stress and enhance the well-being of carers. Sue Walder reports on a study which aimed to show how far this was being achieved. Author/s: Sue Walder For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full...
Trevor Adams suggests that mental health nursing is ageist, and asks, what can we do about it? Author/s: Trevor Adams For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Editorial Comment Author/s: Sue Benson For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....