Telling Tales about Dementia: Experiences of Caring
- ISBN-10
- 1843109417
- ISBN-13
- 9781843109419
- Category
- Health & Fitness
- Pages
- 222
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2010
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Author
- Lucy Whitman
Description
In this book, thirty carers from different backgrounds and circumstances share their experiences of caring for a parent, partner or friend with dementia. This unique collection of personal accounts will be an engaging read for anyone affected by dementia in a personal or professional context, including social workers, practitioners and care staff.
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