Overview

Explores the very real challenges of dementia care. Worldwide, over 45 million people suffer with dementia, a figure set to increase as the population ages. This book, addressed to carers and loved ones, explores how to handle the difficult emotions involved in looking after a loved one with dementia, such as denial, shame, anger, guilt and grief. It examines the harrowing process of effectively losing a person on a day-to-day basis, and suggests the best ways to maintain psychological health and well-being. Topics include: • Understanding the changes in memory, personality and behaviour • Developing an understanding of personal challenge • Overcoming loneliness and isolation • How family dynamics may affect the caring experience • `The long goodbye’ - coping with progressive decline • Severe dementia and end of life care • Finding meaning in the experience – is there a `positive’ side of looking after someone with dementia?

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9781847093288

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Reviews

An insightful and reflective read, it is ideal for those working in care home settings where families often reach crisis point. It would also be a useful addition for nurses and carers working in long-term dementia care settings to encourage empathy and highlight the importance of relationship-centred care. * Nursing Standard *

Author Information

Patrick McCurry is a freelance writer and psychotherapist. A former financial journalist, he worked in Latin America for the Financial Times and Economist Intelligence Unit. He maintains a private counselling practice in London and Eastbourne.

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