| Can I Tell You about Dementia?: A Guide for Family, Friends and Carers Contributor(s): Welton, Jude (Author), Telford, Jane (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1849052972 ISBN-13: 9781849052979 Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers Ltd OUR PRICE: $14.36 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Health & Fitness | Diseases - Alzheimer's & Dementia |
| Dewey: 618.928 |
| LCCN: 2012046404 |
| Series: Can I Tell You About...? |
| Physical Information: 0.17" H x 6.09" W x 8.95" (0.25 lbs) 48 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Mentally Challenged |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Meet Jack - an older man with dementia. Jack invites readers to learn about dementia from his perspective, helping them to understand the challenges faced by someone with dementia and the changes it causes to memory, communication and behaviour. He also gives advice on how to help someone with dementia stay as mentally and physically active as possible, keep safe and continue to feel cared for and valued. With illustrations throughout, this useful book will be an ideal introduction to dementia for anyone from child to adult. It will also guide family, friends and carers in understanding and explaining the condition and could serve as an excellent starting point for family and classroom discussions. |
Contributor Bio(s): Telford, Jane: - Jane Telford is an artist and illustrator who has exhibited paintings and drawings widely in the UK and also internationally. Jane has illustrated several books published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers and lives in London.Welton, Jude: - 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. |