SIGNPOST
Journal of Dementia and Mental Health
Care of Older People
Journal of Dementia and Mental Health
Care of Older People
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board in Association
with Dementia Services Development Centre Wales
Dementia, mental health
and memory problems in older people,
including Alzheimer's disease, stroke, other dementias
and depression.
Signpost
Signpost is a multidisciplinary journal and is aimed at professionals and carers working with older people with dementia and other mental health problems. It provides a user friendly source of information and education, and is an enjoyable and often moving read. Signpost was first published in 1997 and there are three editions a year.
The journal is a non-profit-making venture with all income supporting its continued production and local staff training. Subscription rates are kept to a minimum, starting at just £15 per year.
Signpost Aims
Signpost aims to provide a range of articles whose purpose is to:
Signpost is a multidisciplinary journal and is aimed at professionals and carers working with older people with dementia and other mental health problems. It provides a user friendly source of information and education, and is an enjoyable and often moving read. Signpost was first published in 1997 and there are three editions a year.
The journal is a non-profit-making venture with all income supporting its continued production and local staff training. Subscription rates are kept to a minimum, starting at just £15 per year.
Signpost Aims
Signpost aims to provide a range of articles whose purpose is to:
- Enhance the quality of care of older people with dementia and mental health problems, whether it be in hospitals, day care, at home, or in residential and nursing home settings.
- Enhance the quality of life of this client group.
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Signpost aims continued
This is achieved by
- Publishing informative articles from home and abroad on up-to-date and innovative practices.
- Providing a platform for professionals and carers to share their research and expertise.
- Enhancing the profiles of this client group and service, which is often regarded as the Cinderella service.
In addition to articles dealing with the care of older people, Signpost also addresses the care of younger people with early onset dementia.
Signpost also contains news, conference
reports, and website reviews. Book reviews are to be found both in the
journal and also on this website.
Dr Simon O'Donovan, Senior Editor, Clinical Director and Consultant Nurse Older Vulnerable Adults
Stirling DSDC training events
Details of training available at DSDC Stirling can be found by clicking here
Dementiashop, the DSDC's online bookstore, is offering customers a 10% discount on all books and resources throughout December. Click here for voucher code.
Many Happy Returns 1940s and 1950s Chatterbox
memory
trigger cards
are a catalyst to meaningful conversation and reminiscence.
They help create rich, enjoyable experiences and make conversing with people
with dementia interesting and surprising.
Click here for more details.
Details of training available at DSDC Stirling can be found by clicking here
Dementiashop, the DSDC's online bookstore, is offering customers a 10% discount on all books and resources throughout December. Click here for voucher code.
Many Happy Returns 1940s and 1950s Chatterbox
memory
trigger cards
are a catalyst to meaningful conversation and reminiscence.
They help create rich, enjoyable experiences and make conversing with people
with dementia interesting and surprising.
Click here for more details.