Ann Has Dementia (Books Beyond Words) - Softcover

Sheila Hollins; Noelle Blackman; Ruth Eley

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1874439141 ISBN 13: 9781874439141

Publisher: Books Beyond Words, 2011

Synopsis

Ann has Dementia is part of the Books Beyond Words series - telling stories in pictures to help people with learning and communication difficulties explore and understand their own experiences. Anns GP and supporter try to provide the right care for her at home in the early days of her dementia until Ann becomes so confused that she moves into residential care. Guidelines are provided (as text at the back) for carers and supporters, health and other professionals who provide support to people with learning disabilities. There is also a suggested storyline and recommended helpful organisations and further written resources.

About this title

Review:

'A story book told in pictures for use with someone with a learning disability who has dementia, or who has a family member or friend with dementia.' --Living eith Dementia, The magazine of Alzheimer's Society. Feb 2013

About the Author:

Sheila Hollins, editor of the Books Beyond Words series, is Professor of Psychiatry of Disability at St. George s, University of London, and sits in the House of Lords. She is a past President and an Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, and President of the British Medical Association, 2012 2013.

About this edition

• Publisher: Books Beyond Words
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1874439141
• ISBN 13: 9781874439141
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 104
• Illustrator: Lisa Kopper