Dementia: Frank and Linda's Story: New understanding, new approaches, new hope

by Louise Morse

Publisher:

Monarch Books

, 2012

Overview

This book describes how a new understanding of dementia is leading to better care, helping to maintain the personality of the sufferer. It also offers practical, day to day advice from a hands-on perspective, using a narrative structure.

It follows the story of an older couple, Linda and Frank. Frank develops dementia. The story covers the first, early signs and the development of the disease; the couple’s struggle to manage and find help, the wife’s failing health and the search for a suitable care home, and life after Frank goes to live in the home.

An index at the back of the book allows readers to look up help on specific topics.

Throughout, the narrative keeps a clear Christian perspective. For example, Linda finds that singing familiar hymns as she dusts around the house not only helps her feel better, but lifts Frank’s spirits, too, and he will sometimes join in. Each chapter concludes with a short section of devotions for carers and sufferers.

Contents

Contents
Foreword by Dr Gaius Davies MPhil, FRCPsych. DPM 7
Introduction: A Sense of Purpose 11
Prayer 25
Who We Are 27
1. A Day at a Time 31
2. Truth and Grace 43
3. Could It Be Dementia? 59
4. Honouring “Thou” 75
5. Dealing with the Diagnosis 89
6. Practical Steps 101
7. Tipping Points 117
8. Passport to Good Care 135
9. Minding the Care Funding Maze 155
10. Choosing a Care Home 179
11. Visiting and Spiritual Support 193
12. Letter from America 209
13. Fellowship – the Best Preventative 223
Organizations Offering Advice and Help 231
Bibliography 247
Notes 249

Product Details

• Title : Dementia: Frank and Linda's Story: New understanding, new approaches, new hope
• Author: Morse, Louise
• Publisher: Monarch Books
• Publication Date: 2012
• ISBN: 9780857213594