Description
| Product ID: | 9781849056083 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | What the hell happened to my brain? |
| Subtitle: | Living Beyond Dementia |
| Authors: | Author: Kate Swaffer |
| Page Count: | 392 |
| Subjects: | Memoirs, Memoirs, Alzheimer’s and dementia, Coping with / advice about illness and specific health conditions, Alzheimer’s & dementia, Coping with illness & specific conditions |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating Drawing on her own experiences, Kate Swaffer explores the daily challenges faced by those diagnosed with young onset dementia. Challenging the notion of 'prescribed disengagement', Kate offers a fresh perspective on how to live beyond dementia, and how family, friends and dementia care professionals can support people post diagnosis. Kate Swaffer was 49 years old when she was diagnosed with a rare form of young onset dementia. Here, she insightfully explores issues relating to that experience, such as giving up employment and driving, breaking the news to family, having a suddenly reduced social circle, stigma surrounding dementia and inadequacies in care and support. Kate also shares her experiences in dementia activism and advocacy, highlighting the important role of social media in combatting isolation post-diagnosis. Kate''s empowering words will challenge preconceptions on dementia, highlight the issues that impact individuals living with a dementia diagnosis, and act as a source of comfort for them and their loved ones. The book will also be of interest to dementia care professionals. |
| Imprint Name: | Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
| Publisher Name: | Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2016-01-21 |
