This book argues that communication is at the heart of all approaches to dementia care, and is an in-depth exploration of ways of establishing and developing communication with people with dementia. It examines both the nature of dementia as a condition and the subjective experience of those affected. The authors consider in detail how communication between people with dementia and those who care for them changes, and how it can be maintained and enhanced. They include a significant amount of material quoted from people with dementia, and suggest ways of interpreting their words and actions. We learn about what it might be like to have dementia, and what sort of help is needed by people in this situation. Throughout the book the authors address the ethical issues and the implications for practice.
The combination of creativity and critical analysis which the joint authors as poet and psychologist bring to this book is especially productive...The interweaving of substantial practice examples based on conversations with people with dementia give persuasive authority to the careful exposition and detailed analysis. The book is much more than an exhortation to carers about how they should communicate. It challenges them to understand themselves and shows how they might use themselves to engage with people with dementia. - Faith Gibson, Emeritus Professor of Social Work
Communication and the Care of People with Dementia is a key resource for students and professionals in health and social care work, including those in such fields as social work, nursing, occupational therapy, speech therapy, physiotherapy, clinical psychology, geriatric medicine, and the management of services.
Conversations with Alice A far fetch Personhood The truth is mine, not yours Nonverbal communication I just want to hold you and hold you one minute Language Words can make or break you Memory Playing in the House of Ages Interpretation After all, what is this lump of matter if you cant make sense of it?
Part two: Practicalities
Making contact Getting in a normal situation Developing the interaction With you I am putting things together Endings With regard to silence, I think it should be observed Writing Its a good idea, this writing it down
Part three: Themes
Narrative I want to make up my story for myself Relationships I like us being with us Awareness Im thinking when Im not saying anything
Part four: Implications
Implications for care I need help, yes. But its the way that its done Ethical implications What I want to know is, what is this doing for you?
Part five: Conclusion
Conversations with Jane My mind, my whole sphere of life is full References Index.
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