Journeys with dementia

Esther Chang, Amanda Johnson

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    Abstract

    This chapter attempts to increase the awareness of the many challenges a person living with and dying with dementia presents to family and professional carers. It is important to understand the whole person's response to their illness in the context of their own life history. Better understanding of dementia enables all involved to move beyond the negative perceptions held of dementia to having hope in a person developing a meaningful life within the limitations of the disease.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationLiving with Dementia: a Practical Guide for Families and Personal Carers
    EditorsEsther Chang, Amanda Johnson
    Place of PublicationCamberwell, Vic.
    PublisherAustralian Council for Educational Research
    Pages1-11
    Number of pages11
    ISBN (Print)9781742860442
    Publication statusPublished - 2013

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