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Using pre-therapy techniques in dementia care
- Authors:
- DODDS Penny, MORTON Ian, PROUTY Garry
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Dementia Care, 12(2), March 2004, pp.25-28.
- Publisher:
- Hawker
Outlines the principles of Pre-Therapy, explaining and giving examples of how the techniques are used in practice with people with dementia.
Communication: a matter of life and death of the mind
- Author:
- KILLICK John
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Dementia Care, 5(5), September 1997, pp.14-15.
- Publisher:
- Hawker
The author's work of listening to and recording the words of people with dementia has convinced him that they do retain insight into their predicament. Argues that the barrier which they, and we, have to fight against is the language in which to express their thoughts and feelings.
Aromatherapy's benefits
- Authors:
- KIRKPATRICK James, WOOD June
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Dementia Care, 6(3), May 1998, p.9.
- Publisher:
- Hawker
Describes the physical and mental benefits of aromatherapy for patients in an elderly mentally ill unit.
Management of pain in older people: a workbook
- Authors:
- SCHOFIELD Pat, AVEYARD Barry, BLACK Catherine
- Publisher:
- M&K
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 82p.
- Place of publication:
- Keswick
A self-directed study workbook designed to provide a basic introduction to the management of pain in older people. It explores the nature of the problem, discusses the importance of communication and outlines practical assessment techniques. Approaches to pain management are also covered and include medication; snoezelen or sensory environments and non-pharmacological approaches such as physical, psychological and psychosocial interventions. The reader is encouraged to think about the issue in their own area of practice. Each section includes short exercises and a list of suggested further reading.
Reading the story behind the story: context and content in stories by people with dementia
- Author:
- BASTING Anne Davis
- Journal article citation:
- Generations, 27(3), 2003, pp.25-29.
- Publisher:
- American Society on Aging
Reports on a storytelling workshops for people with dementia using a method called 'TimeSlips'. The method opens the storytelling process to incorporate any answers the group contributes. The article looks at a set of stories that emerged from storytelling workshops in a study to assess whether the TimeSlips story telling method could improve communication of residents with AIDS-related dementia and those with Alzheimer's related dementia.
Communicating with patients who have dementia
- Author:
- BUSH Tony
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 2.12.03, 2003, pp.42-45.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
A lack of understanding of dementia has perhaps been the reason for the over-emphasis on physical care, and a failure to see these patients as people with feelings, beliefs and values. Describes three therapeutic techniques to help practitioners increase and improve communication with people who have dementia. Highlights the importance of communication in understanding and resolving behaviour disturbances.
Group therapy: sharing the pain of diagnosis
- Authors:
- HAWKINS Debbie, EAGGER Sarah
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Dementia Care, 7(5), September 1999, pp.12-14.
- Publisher:
- Hawker
Describes the process of setting up and running a support group for people in the early stages of dementia, the many benefits observed, and the important lessons learned.
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.
Counselling and therapy with older refugees
- Author:
- COMLEY Maggie
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Work Practice, 12(2), 1998, pp.181-187.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This article describes programmes which have older refugees as the focus. It describes the problems of creating such programmes and the importance of listening and making contact with the individual in order to build up a trusting relationship. This contact goes some way towards understanding the culture, social customs and the political realities. Discussed the difficulties of working across cultures and languages; the role of the helper, whether an international aid worker, or local professional; and the need to offer effective support to helpers.
In tune with clients
- Author:
- SPENDLOVE Clive
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 10.12.97, 1997, pp.58-59.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
The author, a musician and mental health nursing student, explains how music enhanced the quality of life of a woman with Alzheimer's disease.