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Can I tell you about Dementia?: A guide for family, friends and carers

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Jude Welton originally trained as a child psychologist specialising in autism. She is a freelance writer and the author of several popular, child-friendly books published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. Jude lives in Moray, Scotland.
1. Introducing Jack, who has dementia. 2. Losing my memory. 3. How memory loss affects my behaviour (the theory). 4. Things I might do. 5. How memory loss affects my ability to communicate (the theory). 6. Things I might say. 7. How memory loss affects my feelings and mood (the theory). 8. How I might display mood changes. 9. How memory loss affects my life skills. 10. How my behaviour might become difficult to cope with. 11. HOW TO HELP: From supervision to full-time caring. 12. HOW TO HELP: Communicating. 13. HOW TO HELP: Smile please! 14. HOW TO HELP: Practical ideas. 15. HOW TO HELP: Looking after yourself. 16. Different Types of Dementia. 17. Recommended reading, websites and organisations
The progressive loss of a loved one's ""soul"" to dementia can be truly devastating. However, this very helpful guide provides a shining light in the darkness and should be essential reading to anyone who is dealing with a loved one with dementia.
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