Changes in cooking, food preparation and eating habits may give rise to concern among relatives of people with dementia. Jill Manthorpe, Roger Watson and Anne Stimpson report on survey findings on this theme, and draw out messages for services Author/s: Jill Manthorpe, Roger Watson, Anne Stimpson For the full article please see the PDF download...
Colin Barnes describes how he sets about offering communication advice to family carers of people with dementia, and the materials he has developed to help carers understand the reasons for common difficulties and strategies for more successful communication Author/s: Colin Barnes For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The...
In this second of two articles Martin Cobley sets out principles for designing a garden to be used by people with dementia Author/s: Martin Cobley For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Gill Melling describes the Elder Flowers project, to develop a sensory garden for a care home, reflecting the expressed needs, wishes and opinions of residents and including their own work Author/s: Gill Melling For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Technology really can support good care delivery, says Faith Gibson, when it is skilfully and ethically used. Here she reports on a visit to Seven Oaks in Northern Ireland, an award-winning home which uses technology and many design innovations to create an inspiring living environment Author/s: Faith Gibson For the full article please see the...
Linda Chawner describes how the process of recording in a diary all interactions with a woman labelled ‘aggressive’ enabled staff to work out their own solutions – leading to increased well-being for all concerned Author/s: Linda Chawner For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is...
Lene Thorgrimson, Pam Scweitzer and Martin Orrell report on a small scale randomised controlled trial of the Remebering Yesterday, Caring Today programme of reminiscence groups for people with dementia and their carers, and volunteers Author/s: Lene Thorgrimson, Pam Scweitzer, Martin Orrell For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The...
Lesley Benham describes the drama behind a Dorset dementia care initiative Author/s: Lesley Benham For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Jerusalem: Rakel Berenbaum discusses the value of laughter for everyone Author/s: Rakel Berenbaum For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Jim Ellis describes one particular way in which he and his wife Margaret, with severe early onset dementia, were able to share and enjoy communication Author/s: Jim Ellis For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....