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9781843109

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Telling tales about dementia, experiences of caring

Author: Whitman, Lucy, 1954-

Year: 2010

Media class: Paperback

Publisher: Jessica Kingsley

Resource type: Physical

222p ; 23cm

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1843109417

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Telling tales about dementia, experiences of caring

Author: Whitman, Lucy (Editor)

Year: 2010

Media class: Paperback

Publisher: Jessica Kingsley

Resource type: Physical

Note: Foreword by Joanna Trollope 30 carers of different ages, backgrounds and circumstances share their experiences of looking after a parent, partner or friend with dementia. Their stories reveal that the quality of diagnosis, treatment and care in the UK is, in many cases, unsatisfactory.

222 p. ; 23 cm

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0745955568

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First steps to living with dementia

Author: Atkins, Simon

Year: 2013

Language: English

Media class: Paperback

Publisher: Lion

Resource type: Physical

Note: Includes bibliographical references Thousands suffer from dementia. There is a clear need for better understanding of the condition, both for those who suffer from it and for those around them - to be aware of what it may mean and to know what can be done to improve the mental health of sufferers. This book provides an easy and accessible introduction.

95 pages ; 18 cm

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P000152017

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Dementia

Author: Pulsford, Dave

Author: Thompson, Rachel

Year: 2013

Language: English

Media class: Paperback

Publisher: Jessica Kingsley

Resource type: Physical

Note: Includes bibliographical references and index For friends and family members of people with dementia, understanding the condition and coping with the impact it has on their lives can be extremely challenging. This book explores each stage of the journey with dementia and explains not only how it will affect the person with the condition, but also those around them and how best to get professional and informal help.

240 p. ; 23 cm