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Innovative practice
- Author:
- MORIARTY Jo
- Journal article citation:
- Dementia: the International Journal of Social Research and Practice, 1(3), October 2002, pp.382-395.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Examines a support group for people with early stage dementia which promoted the therapeutic benefits of dance and movement.
Welcome and introduction to the innovative practice section
- Author:
- MORIARTY Jo
- Journal article citation:
- Dementia: the International Journal of Social Research and Practice, 1(1), February 2002, pp.113-120.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Describes the work of Alzheimer's Concern Ealing and EI Portal, who provide dementia care that is sensitive to the ethnic and cultural background of the person with dementia.
Innovative practice section
- Author:
- MORIARTY Jo
- Journal article citation:
- Dementia: the International Journal of Social Research and Practice, 1(2), June 2002, pp.255-264.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Reviews dementia services that are being provided in two very different areas. The first describes the challenges of reaching people with dementia living in one of Australia's largest states. Outlines the development of Mobile Dementia Respite Teams for people living in rural areas, and describes Home Clubs for people with early stage dementia. The second focuses on two services to people with dementia that are being provided in central London, the Dementia Development Team in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea's social services department, and the assessment programme at Latimer Day Hospital, which is funded by Brent, Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster Mental Health Trust.