Meet Jack - an older man with dementia. Jack invites readers tolearn about dementia from his perspective, helping them tounderstand the challenges faced by someone with dementia and thechanges it causes to memory, communication and behaviour. He alsogives advice on how to help someone with dementia stay as mentallyand physically active as possible, keep safe and continue to feelcared for and valued. This illustrated book is packed withaccessible information and will be an ideal introduction todementia for anyone from the age of 7. It will help family, friendsand carers make sense of the condition and also serves as anexcellent starting point for family discussions.
Language
English
Pages
48
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Release
January 15, 2013
ISBN
1849052972
ISBN 13
9781849052979
Can I tell you about Dementia?: A Guide for Family, Friends and Carers
Meet Jack - an older man with dementia. Jack invites readers tolearn about dementia from his perspective, helping them tounderstand the challenges faced by someone with dementia and thechanges it causes to memory, communication and behaviour. He alsogives advice on how to help someone with dementia stay as mentallyand physically active as possible, keep safe and continue to feelcared for and valued. This illustrated book is packed withaccessible information and will be an ideal introduction todementia for anyone from the age of 7. It will help family, friendsand carers make sense of the condition and also serves as anexcellent starting point for family discussions.