Books on dementia & related issues
Dementia Diary: Poems and Prose
John Killick - 2008
No review available but heard the author in an interview on Radio 4 recently where he also read from this new book and I feel sure it will have a similar impact as his previous one.
You Are Words - Dementia Poems
John Killick - 1997
A reviewer on Amazon wrote:
"I brought this book after hearing an interview with John Killick on Radio 4 and heard a couple of the poems. When the book arrived I picked it up intending to just flick through it and come back to it another time, an hour later I had read it from cover to cover with tears in my eyes. This book contains some of the most beautiful, insightful and touching poems I have ever read. As well as containing wonderful poems, it also serves as a reminder that just because someone is confused, it doesn't mean they've got nothing worth expressing and shouldn't be listened to. There is no way I could fault this book, I only wish it were longer. I shall be buying more copies to give to friends that I know will appreciate it."
Contented Dementia: 24-hour Wraparound Care for Lifelong Well-being
Oliver James
A groundbreaking and practical method for managing dementia and Alzheimer's by clinical psychologist and bestselling author Oliver James - outlines a groundbreaking and practical method for managing dementia that will allow both sufferer and carer to maintain the highest possible quality of life, throughout every stage of the illness. A person with dementia will experience random and increasingly frequent memory blanks relating to recent events. Feelings, however, remain intact, as do memories of past events and both can be used in a special way to substitute for more recent information that has been lost. The SPECAL method (Specialized Early Care for Alzheimer's) outlined in this book works by creating links between past memories and the routine activities of daily life in the present. Drawing on real-life examples and user-friendly tried-and-tested methods, "Contented Dementia" provides essential information and guidance for carers, relatives and professionals.
10 Helpful Hints for Carers
Easy to read guide providing simple, practical solutions to everyday problems family carers can face when looking after a person with dementia, including how to cope with aggression, sleeplessness and depression and how to create relaxing environments.
10 Helpful hints for dementia design at home
This guide offers simple and practical design solutions to adapt the living environment for people with dementia to help them live independently for as long as possible. Covers topics such as lighting, interior décor and the use of assistive technology.
The above 2 publications are available from the Dementia Services Development Centre at the University of Stirling.
Stop Press:
Hands across the water
The REPoD message is spreading and not just within the UK. Read this email extract from a couple in Washington DC.
Funding dementia research
The government has announced an increase into funding dementia research. Dementia research funding set to rise to £66m by 2015. - BBC News web site
Dementia Adventure
Looking for a break / holiday for someone you care for or yourself - then take a look at this web site.
John Suchet becomes Honorary President of REPoD
John Suchet, one of the UK's best known broadcasters and journalists, has given his backing to a nationwide Rotary campaign aimed at providing support for families living with dementia.
Since his wife Bonnie was diagnosed with dementia in February 2006, John has become a passionate campaigner dedicated to raising awareness of dementia and providing support for carers.
John said; "I fully support Rotary's nationwide campaign to provide help for families caring for people with dementia. I know at first hand how difficult it is, and how much help and support is needed. I applaud Rotarians for their commitment, and am honoured to become Honorary President of REPoD".
Rotary Club Press Release in PDF format.
RIBI Conference 2011 - Speech
This is a PDF transcript of the speech given by Geri Parlby about dementia and REPoD's activities at the RIBI Conference in Dublin.
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