Can I tell you about Dementia?
Can I tell you about Dementia?
A guide for family, friends and carers
ISBN: 9781849052979Jude Welton originally trained as a child psychologist specialising in autism. She is a freelance writer and the author of several popular, child-friendly books published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. Jude lives in Moray, Scotland.
By Jude Welton, Illustrated by Jane Telford
Imprint: JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS
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Format: PAPERBACK
Pages: 48
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1. Introducing Jack, who has dementia. 2. Losing my memory. 3. How memory loss affects my behaviour (the theory). 4. Things I might do. 5. How memory loss affects my ability to communicate (the theory). 6. Things I might say. 7. How memory loss affects my feelings and mood (the theory). 8. How I might display mood changes. 9. How memory loss affects my life skills. 10. How my behaviour might become difficult to cope with. 11. HOW TO HELP: From supervision to full-time caring. 12. HOW TO HELP: Communicating. 13. HOW TO HELP: Smile please! 14. HOW TO HELP: Practical ideas. 15. HOW TO HELP: Looking after yourself. 16. Different Types of Dementia. 17. Recommended reading, websites and organisations