Dancing with dementia : my story of living positively with dementia
Bryden, Christine, 1949-2005
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A vivid account of the author's experiences of living with dementia, exploring the effects of memory problems, loss of independence, difficulties in communication and the exhaustion of coping with simple tasks. She describes how, with the support of her husband Paul, she continues to lead an active life nevertheless, and explains how professionals and carers can help. Christine Bryden makes an outspoken attempt to change prevailing attitudes and misconceptions about the disease. Arguing for greater empowerment and respect for people with dementia as individuals, she also reflects on the importance of spirituality in her life and how it has helped her better understand who she is and who she is becoming. Dancing with Dementia is a thoughtful exploration of how dementia challenges our ideas of personal identity and of the process of self-discovery it can bring about.
Main title:
Dancing with dementia : my story of living positively with dementia / Christine Bryden.
Author:
Imprint:
London : Jessica Kingsley, 2005.
Collation:
200 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 23 cm.
Notes:
Healthy Reading Collection.Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:
184310332X (pbk)9781843103325
Dewey class:
362.1968310092616.83920.BRY920.BRYD362.1968362.196362.19683B920.BYRD362.19683920
Local class:
362.196362.19683HR
Language:
English
Subject:
Index terms:
Books on prescriptionReading wellDementia
BRN:
181935