Positive emotion, being in the moment

In the first of two articles, Kate Allan introduces the ideas of ‘positive psychology’ and explains how it can help in our work with people with dementia Author/s: Kate Allan 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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Reminiscence, communication and conversation

Reminiscence activities can provide a focus and stimulation for continued conversation with people with dementia. In this article based on their new book Pam Schweitzer and Errollyn Bruce describe the principles and some ideas for good practice Author/s: Pam Schweitzer, Errollyn Bruce For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right....

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See it, hear it, feel it

It’s time for less dissociation, more facing up to the truth, says David Sheard, describing Dementia Care Matters’ approach, Enabling Author/s: David Sheard 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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Signs of the times

Jayne Pickard reports on a range of signage developed for people with dementia Author/s: Jayne Pickard 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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Supporting carers before, during and after a death

What does it mean to offer post-palliative care for the families of people with dementia? Martin Curtice explains how one continuing care facility reaches out to families and continues to offer support after the death of a loved one Author/s: Martin Curtice For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right....

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Technology in dementia care

Ian James introduces a new service for people with dementia and carers which uses innovative touchscreen technology Author/s: Ian James 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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Strategic Action

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....

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A family-centred approach to dementia care

Penny Hibberd and colleagues describe the background to family-centred care and discuss how this approach can help people with dementia to maintain family relationships in a familiar environment with the people they know best Author/s: Penny Hibberd For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is...

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A sensory stairwell

Lesley Benham tells how people with dementia transformed a day hospital stairwell into a therapeutic haven 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....

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