Dancing with Dementia : My Story of Living Positively with Dementia

The truly inspirational account of living positively with dementia. Christine Bryden was a top civil servant and single mother of three children when she was diagnosed with dementia at the age of 46. Since then she has gone on to challenge almost every stereotype of people with dementia by campaigning for self-advocacy, writing articles and speaking at national conferences. This book is a vivid account of the author's experiences of living with dementia, exploring the effects of memory problems, loss of independence, difficulties in communication and the exhaustion of coping with simple tasks. She describes how, with the support of her husband Paul, she continues to lead an active life nevertheless, and explains how professionals and carers can help. Christine Bryden makes an outspoken attempt to change prevailing attitudes and misconceptions about the disease. Arguing for greater empowerment and respect for people with dementia as individuals, she also reflects on the importance of spirituality in her life and how it has helped her better understand who she is and who she is becoming. Dancing with Dementia is a thoughtful exploration of how dementia challenges our ideas of personal identity and of the process of self-discovery it can bring about. (p)2017 Hodder & Stoughton Limited Annotation. Christine Bryden was a top civil servant and single mother of three children when she was diagnosed with dementia at the age of 46. Since then she has gone on to challenge almost every stereotype of people with dementia by campaigning for self-advocacy, writing articles and speaking at national conferences. This book is a vivid account of the author's experiences of living with dementia, exploring the effects of memory problems, loss of independence, difficulties in communication and the exhaustion of coping with simple tasks. She describes how, with the support of her husband Paul, she continues to lead an active life nevertheless, and explains how professionals and carers can help. Christine Bryden makes an outspoken attempt to change prevailing attitudes and misconceptions about the disease. Arguing for greater empowerment and respect for people with dementia as individuals, she also reflects on the importance of spirituality in her life and how it has helped her better understand who she is and who she is becoming. Dancing with Dementia is a thoughtful exploration of how dementia challenges our ideas of personal identity and of the process of self-discovery it can bring about Christine Bryden Was A Top Civil Servant And Single Mother Of Three Children When She Was Diagnosed With Dementia At The Age Of 46. Since Then She Has Gone On To Challenge Almost Every Stereotype Of People With Dementia By Campaigning For Self-advocacy, Writing Articles And Speaking At National Conferences. This Book Is A Vivid Account Of The Author's Experiences Of Living With Dementia, Exploring The Effects Of Memory Problems, Loss Of Independence, Difficulties In Communication And The Exhaustion Of Coping With Simple Tasks. She Describes How, With The Support Of Her Husband Paul, She Contin. A 'roller-coaster' Journey Since Early 1998 -- 'coming Out' With Dementia -- Let's Talk About Having Dementia -- I Know Who I'll Be When I Die. Christine Bryden. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 198-200). Alzheimer: A Journey Together 5 Contents 9 Foreword 11 Chapter One 13 Chapter Two 16 Chapter Three 18 Chapter Four 24 Chapter Five 27 Chapter Six 33 Chapter Seven 38 Chapter Eight 42 Chapter Nine 47 Chapter Ten 58 Chapter Eleven 64 Chapter Twelve 67 Chapter Thirteen 74 Chapter Fourteen 83 Chapter Fifteen 89 Chapter Sixteen 99 Chapter Seventeen 110