More than 800,000 people in the UK are currently affected by dementia, a
figure set to increase as the population ages. This book, addressed to
carers and loved ones, explores how to handle the difficult emotions
involved in looking after a loved one with dementia, such as denial,
shame, anger, guilt and grief. It examines the harrowing process of
effectively losing a person on a day-to-day basis, and suggests the best
ways to maintain psychological health and well-being. Topics include:
Understanding the changes in memory, personality and behaviour;
Developing an understanding of personal challenge; Overcoming loneliness
and isolation; How family dynamics may affect the caring experience; The
long goodbye - coping with progressive decline; Severe dementia and end
of life care; Finding meaning in the experience is there a positive side
of looking after someone with dementia?