Telling Tales About Dementia: Experiences of Caring
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| Rating | : | 4.96 (825 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1843109417 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-09-09 |
| Language | : | English |
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Central to this is the importance of relationships in all their complexity and form: the book illustrates this fundamental importance beautifully. These moving and personal stories, which are a mixture of the voices of the carers themselves and a transcription of a discussion with the editor, evidence the complexity, pain and variety of both "having dementia" and dementia caring experiences. The accounts are all very different and each has something special to tell us about the centrality of relationships and life histories in understanding and caring for anyone. Reading these stories will make us all, in the words of one of the contributors, "determined to make a difference". -- Nursing Standard These powerful stories should be read by everyone involved in health and social care, from commissioners designing services to those giving direct care and support. -- Working with Older People, Stephen Weeks, Book Reviews Editor Telling Tales is a testament to human attachment, resource
Lucy Whitman is a writer, editor and trainer, and a former teacher in further education. She cared for her mother who had dementia, and this inspired her first anthology, Telling Tales About Dementia: Experiences of Caring, a collection of person accounts by people who have looked after someone with dementia. Her new anthology, People with Dementia Speak Out, a collection of personal accounts by people who have a diagnosis of dementia, will be published by
"Telling Tales about Dementia" according to Mary Burke. I thoroughly recommend this book, which is beautifully put together. Altogether brilliant. Very moving accounts from each contributor.. A gripping, emotional and intelligent read. A must read for everyone whether dealing with dementia or not. 5 Stars âÂÂâÂÂâÂÂâÂÂâ TELLING TALES ABOUT DEMENTIA - Experiences of CaringEdited by: Lucy WhitmanPublication Date: March 2, 2015Genre: Non-Fiction, HealthLength: 22A gripping, emotional and intelligent read. A must read for everyone whether dealing with dementia or not. 5 Stars âÂÂâÂÂâÂÂâÂÂâ Amiesbookreviews TELLING TALES ABOUT DEMENTIA - Experiences of CaringEdited by: Lucy WhitmanPublication Date: March 2, 2015Genre: Non-Fiction, HealthLength: 224 pagesRating: 5 out of 5 stars âÂÂâÂÂâÂÂâÂÂâÂÂ* I received a free electronic copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.This book is a collection of personal accounts by family caregivers who have taken care of a loved one suffering from dementia."How do you cope alone with your loved . pagesRating: 5 out of 5 stars âÂÂâÂÂâÂÂâÂÂâÂÂ* I received a free electronic copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.This book is a collection of personal accounts by family caregivers who have taken care of a loved one suffering from dementia."How do you cope alone with your loved . Midwest Book Review said A pick for health and aging collections alike. Telling Tales About Dementia: Experiences of Caring offers experiences from some thirty care givers from different backgrounds and circumstances who describe their experiences caring for a partner, parent or friend with dementia. Any affected by dementia in either a professional or personal realm will find this collection eye-opening, engaging, and educational. A pick for health and aging collections alike.
They speak from the heart about love and loss: 'I still find it hard to believe that Alzheimer's has happened to us,' writes one contributor, 'as if we were sent the wrong script.' The stories told here vividly reflect the tragedy of dementia, the gravity of loss, and instances of unsatisfactory diagnosis, treatment and care. But they contain hope and optimism too: clear indications that the quality of people's lives can be enhanced by sensitive support services, by improved understanding of the impact of dementia, by recognising the importance of valuing us all as human beings, and by embracing and sustaining the connections between us. This unique collection of personal accounts will be an engaging read for anyone affected by dementia in a personal or professional context, including relatives of people with dementia, social workers, medical practitioners and care staff.. How does it feel when someone you love develops dementia? How do you cope with the shock, the stress and the grief? Can you be sure that you and your family will receive the support you need?