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Tag: Alzheimer’s disease

Posted on July 19, 2013Arts therapies

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…

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Brian Draper - Understanding Alzheimer's Disease and other dementias.
Posted on June 13, 2013July 4, 2017Dementia

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…

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Activities for Older People in Care Homes cover
Posted on June 10, 2013July 4, 2017Arts therapies

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…

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The Essential Guide to Life After Bereavement cover.
Posted on May 31, 2013Counselling

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…

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Posted on April 30, 2013Dementia

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…

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Posted on November 5, 2012Dementia

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…

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Posted on October 18, 2012Arts therapies

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…

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Posted on September 21, 2012Dementia

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…

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Posted on May 10, 2012JKP news and events

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…

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Posted on April 4, 2012Dementia

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.”

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