Book of the Month Archive

What I Wish I knew about Dementia

What I wish people knew about Dementia

This book shines a light the daily life of a person living with dementia. Wendy brings together stories from her past and current life which help to illustrate how her life has been affected by Dementia. Wendy does a great job outlining the important structures and activities which she has created in her life that ensure that she continues to live her life fully. 

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Adaptive Interaction and Dementia

Adaptive Interaction and Dementia

The book is clearly structured and provides valuable insights into how those living and working with people with dementia can maintain levels of communication throughout the course of the disease. 

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United: Caring for loved ones living with dementia

United: caring for loved ones living with Dementia

This book brings together powerful and moving stories which are beautifully illustrated throughout. This book highlights the experiences of those caring for loved ones throughout their journey dementia in a heartwarming and poignant manner.

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The Idiot Brain "Lifting the Lid on Our Grey Matter"

The Idiot Brain "Lifting the Lid on our Grey Matter"

Provides an entertaining description of the functioning of the brain and nervous system while keeping it “neurologically accurate”. It delves into brain and body connections, sleep, memory, fear, intelligence, the five senses, attention, personality, anger, motivation, sociability, and mental ill health, to name a few. 

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In Pursuit of Memory

In Pursuit of Memory

This compelling read is written by Joseph Jebelli a neuroscientist whose grandfather had Alzheimer’s disease. You might be forgiven for thinking this is just another book about a disease- but this book is so much more than that, it’s a scientific thriller with a complex protagonist and an author on a ‘pursuit’ for answers.

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Dementia, Sex and Wellbeing

Dementia, Sex and Wellbeing

This book is a person-centred guide for people with dementia, their partners, caregivers and professionals.  There is quite an easy and often conversational tone to this book, which for its subject matter is quite refreshing and draws the reader in even more.  This is a must read for anybody who is caring for people living with dementia.

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Communication Skills for Effective Dementia Care

Communication Skills for Effective Dementia Care

This book is quite readable and practical. It has a structured layout with many subheadings that help explain and locate its ideas and topics quickly. The many case studies assist the reader to understand the practical applications. While it does not have much background theory it provides adequate references for further reading.  
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