| View Larger Image | Dementia Reconsidered: the Person Comes First | Paperbackby Tom Kitwood (Author)
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| | Binding: | Paperback | | Publisher: | Open University Press | | Edition: | 1st Edition | | Page Count: | 160 Pages | | Publication Date: | January 15, 1997 | | Sales Rank: | 598,887th |
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What is the real nature of the dementing process? What might we reasonably expect when dementia care is of very high quality? What is required of organizations and individuals involved in dementia care? Tom Kitwood breaks new ground in this book. Many ofthe older ideas about dementia are subjected to critical scrutiny and reappraisal, drawing on research evidence, logical analysis and the author's own experience. The unifying theme is the personhood of men and women who have dementia - an issue that was grossly neglected for many years both in psychiatry and care practice. Each chapter provides a definitive statement on a major topic related to dementia, for example: the nature of 'organic mental impairment,' the experience of dementia, the agenda for care practice, and the transformation of the culture of care. While recognizing the enormous difficulties of the present day, the book clearly demonstrates the possibility of a better life for people who have dementia, and comes to a cautiously optimistic conclusion. It will be of interest to all professionals involved in dementia care or provision, students in courses involving psychogeriatrics or social work with older people, and family carers of people with dementia. |
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Dementia Reconsidered by Sandra E. Ranchoff (Cleveland)  5 Stars
June 26, 2009
What a marvelous help for those of us struggling with living with dementia in a loved one. This book gave me emotional support to continue working with what is still functioning with my husband and down to earth tips. I am grateful for such insightful knowledge.
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