In the second of two articles about developing dementia services in India, Caroline Baker, Tony Braker and Tony Elliott describe a two-level course they helped to run in the state of Kerala Author/s: Caroline Baker, Tony Braker, Tony Elliott For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC...
In this final article in a series of three, Jill Manthorpe and Steve Iliffe argue that apparent problems in recognising dementia are stages in a process of growing awareness. People with dementia and their supporters now have a key role in developing positive messages that will encourage early recognition, they say Author/s: Jill Manthorpe, Steve...
The JackDawe scheme is a specialist homecare service for people with dementia in Nottingham. Here Brenda Walker, trainer for the scheme, uses her experiences to reflect on the role trainers can play in opening up understanding of person-centred care Author/s: Brenda Walker For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right....
In this article Mike Bender and Tony Wainwright argue that abuse and failings in care settings should be attributed to the inherent qualities of healthcare systems, based on the way human societies work, rather than to the failures of individuals Author/s: Mike Bender, Tony Wainwright For the full article please see the PDF download linked...
It is important to find out which services benefit people with dementia and their carers most: in particular whether carers gain more support from respite care and short breaks or from other services. Hilary Arksey and Helen Weatherly review the research evidence to date and comment on its limitations, given the wide range of different...
Susan Frade looks back on 20 years of progress for Alzheimer’s Disease International Author/s: Susan Frade For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
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Rob Merchant describes a valuable new way to share dementia care knowledge Author/s: Rob Merchant For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
South London: Amanda Thompsell describes an initiative to improve standards in care homes – plus Devil May Care, a new column Author/s: Amanda Thompsell For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
Pam Schweitzer describes projects from the European Reminiscence Network Author/s: Pam Schweitzer For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....