Dementia Positive

By John Killick

This book is not about the past, which has gone. Or the future, which is uncertain. But it is for those who want to improve the lives of people with dementia and themselves in the Here and Now. The book is not written by an expert but by a man seeking to find new approaches concerning dementia who wishes to share his discoveries.Killick steers clear of any sort of medical terminology and instead nurtures the often neglected aspects of dementia, thereby reinforcing to the reader that these are of no lesser importance.In recognition that we are all in this together, Killick gives equal prominence to quotations from, and conversations with, people with dementia and their carers.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Luath Press Ltd
• Release date: Jan 27, 2014
• ISBN: 9781909912410

John Killick

John Killick was a teacher for 30 years, and has been a writer all his life. He has published books of his own poetry and books on creative writing. He began working with people with dementia in 1992, and has held a number of posts with nursing homes, hospitals, libraries and arts centres. With Kate Allan, John created and moderates the website www.dementiapositive.co.uk. He has edited six books of poems by people with dementia, and co-authored books on communication and on creativity. He has written many articles and book chapters, and given many workshops in the UK and abroad. He has also made a number of appearances on radio and TV.

Reviews for Dementia Positive

[jkincaid_16 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

A serious look at the roots of problems and inequality in Scotland with suggested solutions that already exist in the country, but have never been nurtured or supported properly. Uses comparisons to Europe, Scandinavia and England. Being a small partner in UK has contributed to the issues.