Georgina Charlesworth argues that evidence-based care should be more than a database of research studies into difficult interventions; instead, it could be seen as a way of supporting carers through the sharing of knowledge Author/s: Georgina Charlesworth For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is…...
Susan Tester, Gill Hubbard and Murna Downs held six focus groups about perceptions of quality of life for frail older people during and after their transition to institutional care. Here we present a summary of the findings from these groups. Author/s: Susan Tester, Gill Hubbard, Murna Downs For the full article please see the PDF…...
Barnsley: Claire Craig describes how putting herself in the shoes – or the bed – of someone with dementia led to some dramatic changes on a continuing care ward, while John Killick relates his encounter with Claire’s work on the ward Author/s: Claire Craig, John Killick For the full article please see the PDF download…...
Scotland: Marian Pallister describes how one woman is transforming gardens to be enjoyed by people with dementia. Author/s: Marian Pallister For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Grangemouth, Stirlingshire: Mary Dixon describes a new initiative to improve compliance with taking medication which has proven highly successful Author/s: Mary Dixon For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Calderdale: The Mental Health Foundation’s Dementia Advice and Support Services are taking shape, says Jayne Lingard Author/s: Jayne Lingard For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....