The Challenge of ‘Stealing’
by Jane Verity ©dementiacareinternational.com When a person with dementia ‘takes’ other people’s belongings they may firmly believe the items are their own. If you encounter…
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Welcome to the Spark of Life Library. Our Spark of Life Articles cover many aspects of the social & emotional care of people with dementia. They are written in easy to read language to assist in the everyday support of people with dementia.
The Challenging Older Gentleman
Members article By Jane Verity ©dementiacareinternational.com When an old man died in the geriatric ward of a small hospital near Tampa, Florida, it was believed…
The Chook House Challenge (Community story)
Community story By Joy O’Connor, Nurse Unit Manager at Kiewa Valley House, Alpine Health Mount Beauty Victoria ©dementiacareinternational.com Joy has a wonderful story to share…
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The Doll Therapy Debate
Members article By Jane Verity ©dementiacareinternational.com Despite Doll Therapy being utilised for many years, the debate on using dolls in dementia care can still provoke…
The Magic of Connection Badges
Members article By Jane Verity ©dementiacareinternational.com To remember someone’s name and be able to address a person by their name is vitally important in many…
The Nun Study
By Jane Verity ©dementiacareinternational.com In 1986 Dr. David Snowdon, an epidemiologist and professor in Neurology, embarked on a revolutionary scientific study involving 678 spirited Catholic…