Can I tell you about Dementia?

Download or read book Can I tell you about Dementia? written by Jude Welton and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2013-01-15 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet Jack - an older man with dementia. Jack invites readers to learn about dementia from his perspective, helping them to understand the challenges faced by someone with dementia and the changes it causes to memory, communication and behaviour. He also gives advice on how to help someone with dementia stay as mentally and physically active as possible, keep safe and continue to feel cared for and valued. With illustrations throughout, this useful book will be an ideal introduction to dementia for anyone from child to adult. It will also guide family, friends and carers in understanding and explaining the condition and could serve as an excellent starting point for family discussions.