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Life story work in practice: aiming for enduring change
- Authors:
- GIBSON Faith, CARSON Yvonne
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Dementia Care, 18(3), May 2010, pp.20-22.
- Publisher:
- Hawker
Life story work is a recognised methodology used to preserve identity, enhance communication and enrich wellbeing for older people, especially those who have dementia. This article reports on a training and development project designed to establish life story work through dementia care services in the Northern Health and Social Care Trust in Northern Ireland. Between November 2008 and May 2009, a trust-wide project was introduced to establish life story work in all its residential and day care facilities serving people with dementia. This account describes the first phase of the project, exploring the outcomes and implications of this innovation for staff carers and their managers, as well as raising issues concerned with establishing innovatory practice. Training was undertaken by 29 staff from 15 facilities, and comprised 4 half-day training sessions provided by Reminiscence Network Northern Ireland. Over 6 months, 29 books were prepared, and in general the process was much enjoyed and participants were extremely proud of their books. This article discusses commitment from managers; the life story book template; training and practice development; feedback from staff; obstacles and distractions; participants’ responses; celebrating the project; follow up; and achieving enduring change.
Reminiscence groupwork with older people
- Author:
- GIBSON Faith
- Journal article citation:
- Groupwork, 5(3), 1992, pp.28-40.
- Publisher:
- Whiting and Birch
Summaries the outcomes from a project involving a large number of small time-limited formed reminiscence groups in residential and day care facilities and discusses the implications of the findings for skilled groupwork practice.
Unmasking dementia
- Author:
- GIBSON Faith
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 29.10.98, 1998, pp.6-7.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Creativity, be it musical, dramatic or artistic, can be a rewarding therapeutic outlet for people with dementia. Reports on the power of expression.
Older people and computers
- Author:
- GIBSON Faith
- Journal article citation:
- New Technology in the Human Services, 10(1), 1997, pp.18-22.
- Publisher:
- Centre for Human Service Technology
Discusses the findings of the 'New Tricks' project based at the University of Ulster. The project demonstrated that interest, aptitude and successful skill acquisition in successful cohorts of older students who are taught to accomplish a variety of computing tasks personally significant to them. Goes on to review two other projects Ages Active Age Older People and New Technology Network. Also discusses the negative implications of the restricted access which older people have to computer technology.
Responding to the needs of rural carers
- Authors:
- GIBSON Faith, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Dementia Care, 4(2), March 1996, pp.15-17.
- Publisher:
- Hawker
The authors argue when planning day care in rural areas standard urban solutions are unlikely to lead to the best service. Responsiveness to local needs and carers' personal circumstances are crucial. Reports on the Rural Action on Dementia project in Northern Ireland.
Seven Oaks: friendly design and sensitive technology
- Author:
- GIBSON Faith
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Dementia Care, 11(5), September 2003, pp.27-30.
- Publisher:
- Hawker
Reports on Seven Oaks in Northern Ireland, an award-winning home which uses technology and many design innovations to create an inspiring living environment.
Remembering yesterday: having fun, making friends
- Authors:
- BRUCE Errollyn, GIBSON Faith
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Dementia Care, May 1999, pp.28-29.
- Publisher:
- Hawker
The Remembering Yesterday, Caring Today project aimed to introduce people with dementia and family carers to reminiscence, and assess its potential for improving communication. In this second of two article, the authors conclude the summary of the results of the project evaluation.
Remembering yesterday: stimulating communication
- Authors:
- BRUCE Errollyn, GIBSON Faith
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Dementia Care, 7(2), March 1999, pp.18-19.
- Publisher:
- Hawker
In the first of two articles the authors evaluate the 'Remembering Yesterday, Caring Today' project. The project aimed to introduce people with dementia and family carers to reminiscence, and assess its potential for improving communication.
Can we risk person-centred communication
- Author:
- GIBSON Faith
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Dementia Care, 7(5), September 1999, pp.20-24.
- Publisher:
- Hawker
In this first annual Tom Kitwood Memorial Address, the author considers whether we dare risk real communication with the person with dementia. Argues that we are morally bound to use all our knowledge, skills and feelings in the cause of person-centred communication.