The magic of puppetry in dementia care
In this post Karrie Marshall, author of Puppetry in Dementia Care, describes using the power of puppetry to engage with emotions that go beyond words…
Tag: Alzheimer’s disease
Books for Professionals Working with Older People.
If you work with older people or have an interest in elder care and dementia care, we’ve put together this booklet of new and bestselling…
Try out these free activities from ‘Activities for Older People in Care Homes’
Next month sees the release of JKP’s Activities for Older People in Care Homes from Sarah Crockett, the 2010 winner of the National Association of…
What do you say to someone who is bereaved? JKP author Judy Carole Kauffmann advises
In every Bereavement and Loss workshop that I have facilitated over the years, regardless of the role of the participant, the question of universal interest…
Request a free copy of JKP’s latest catalogue on dementia
Our latest catalogue on Dementia and Elder Care is now available. With full information on our new and bestselling titles, this catalogue is a tremendous…
Occupational therapist Jackie Pool interviewed by OT Expert website
It is currently Occupational Therapy Week in the UK from 5-11th November 2012. Jackie Pool, a specialist trainer in the field of dementia care, was interviewed by…
VIDEO: ‘The Funshop’ – John Killick using playfulness in dementia
John Killick demonstrates some of the playfulness techniques showcased in his new book, Playfulness and Dementia: A Practice Guide in the video below. Professor Dawn Brooker, Director…
Supporting family and friends of loved ones with dementia
In honour of World Alzheimers Day 2012 Dave Pulsford and Rachel Thompson, authors of the forthcoming book Dementia – Support for Family and Friends, share…
20 years and 5 editions: The evolution of ‘The Psychology of Ageing’
By Ian Stuart-Hamilton, Professor of Developmental Psychology and Faculty Head of Research at University of Glamorgan, Wales, and author of The Psychology of Ageing, now in its…
Theory, policy and practice of dementia care across the globe – An interview with Anthea Innes, Louise McCabe and Fiona Kelly
“This is the first time that dementia is a political priority, creating drivers for focusing on all aspects of dementia, from the anti-dementia drugs, to an increased knowledge about potential risk factors and preventions strategies as well as innovative ways to provide high quality support and care.”