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Cognitive stimulation through book clubs
- Author:
- PHAIR Lynne
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Dementia Care, 27(4), 2019, pp.25-27.
- Publisher:
- Hawker
This practice example suggests that book clubs are a great way to promote cognitive stimulation among people with dementia and explains how a group of colleagues are building an evidence base for their new approach in care homes and hospitals. The article includes a short review of the literature about reading as a meaningful activity or form of cognitive stimulation. The development of the approach is informed by work in Canada on the “DementiAbility” approach to dementia care (Elliot 2017). In this approach, books need to be specially adapted and tested before using. The approach uses the principles of the Montessori way of supporting people with dementia. Books have been trialled at Milford House and Ashbourne Lodge care homes. The article discusses how a book group operates. Findings from the trials suggest that people who were previously thought to be unable to read demonstrate that this skill has not been lost if they are supported with suitably adapted resources. (Edited publisher abstract)
Before and after training: a case study of intervention
- Authors:
- LINTERN Tracey, WOODS Bob, PHAIR Lynne
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Dementia Care, 8(1), January 2000, pp.15-17.
- Publisher:
- Hawker
Asks whether staff training and development can improve residents' well being. The authors describe the assessment and initial training phases.
Dementia: a positive approach
- Authors:
- PHAIR Lynne, GOOD Valerie
- Publisher:
- Scutari
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 226p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Takes a positive stance on the care of older people with dementia with the aim of improving and making more user centred the services provided. Includes chapters on: establishing what is normal ageing; using the persons environment as a therapeutic tool; effective communication; positive approaches to daily routines; improving the quality of life through therapeutic interventions; developing partnerships with carers; ethical and moral dilemmas; managing change; and professional development and quality assurance.