Talking with Dementia Reconsidered

The voice of lived experience is essential to understanding dementia, and this book provides a unique perspective by amplifying the words of 15 people living with the condition. It offers insights into their lives, hopes, and fears and serves as a helpful framework for describing their experiences. The book is essential reading for anyone affected by dementia, including students, academics, practitioners, and caregivers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Publication date: 03 May 2024
Publisher: Open University Press

The voice of lived experience is ever-growing, and we should never miss an opportunity like this to listen, capture, and learn from it. This latest book will undoubtedly help countless individuals - those living with dementia and their loved ones. Victoria Derbyshire, a British journalist, newsreader, and broadcaster, expressed her thoughts on the book, stating, "This latest book will help so many people - those with dementia and their loved ones." Tom Dening, a Professor of Dementia Research at the School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, UK, also commended the book, calling it a "landmark" that will inspire professionals, researchers, and the upcoming cohort of people whose lives are affected by dementia. He strongly advised all health and social care professionals to read this book and rethink what they "know" about dementia. Dr. Hilda Hayo, Chief Admiral Nurse and CEO of Dementia UK, added her endorsement, stating, "I would strongly advise all health and social care professionals to read this and rethink what they 'know' about dementia." This book places people living with a diagnosis of dementia at its core, providing each person with the opportunity to express themselves while viewing their lives in relation to the Kitwood flower model. Authored by a person living with dementia, an experienced consultant clinical psychologist, and a respected academic, the three combine to amplify and showcase the words of the fifteen people living with dementia in an original, authentic, and unique way. This book: Gives readers transparent insight into the lives, hopes, and fears of a diverse range of people living with various forms of dementia. Shows how each petal of the Kitwood flower, with love at its center, is a helpful framework for each person to describe their life. Links the interviews with issues, frameworks, policy, and practice. Examines what stakeholders can take from this book to advance dementia care. Talking with Dementia Reconsidered truly adds to the growing knowledge base of what it means to live with dementia.

ISBN-13: 9780335251285