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Living with the Challenges of Dementia Patrick McCurry

Living with the Challenges of Dementia By Patrick McCurry

Living with the Challenges of Dementia by Patrick McCurry


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Summary

Addressed to carers and loved ones, the book explores how to handle the difficult emotions involved in looking after a loved one with dementia. 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.

Living with the Challenges of Dementia Summary

Living with the Challenges of Dementia by Patrick McCurry

More than 800,000 people in the UK are currently affected by 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.

Living with the Challenges of Dementia 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 *

About Patrick McCurry

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.

Table of Contents

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?

Additional information

GOR010422763
9781847093288
1847093280
Living with the Challenges of Dementia by Patrick McCurry
Used - Very Good
Paperback
John Murray Press
2015-07-16
156
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

Customer Reviews - Living with the Challenges of Dementia