Living with the Challenges of Dementia

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Health, Healthy Living
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Author: Patrick McCurry ISBN: 9781847093295
Publisher: John Murray Press Publication: July 16, 2015
Imprint: Sheldon Press Language: English
Author: Patrick McCurry
ISBN: 9781847093295
Publisher: John Murray Press
Publication: July 16, 2015
Imprint: Sheldon Press
Language: English

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. 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?

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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. 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?

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