Information on Books and films that carers, friends and relatives of people with dementia may find interesting and that may be helpful in gaining a greater understanding of some of the problems and issues affecting those with dementia and their families.
The Story of Forgetting' by Stefan Merrill Block
published by Faber and Faber 2008
ISBN 978-0-571-23748-7
Fifteen-year-old Seth Waller is devastated when his
mother is diagnosed with a rare, early-onset form of Alzheimer's. When he was
growing up, his mother always brushed aside questions about her past and
family, and Seth realises that soon he will lose his chance to find out any
more. He decides to uncover the truth about her life, their family history and
the condition, and what he discovers is more surprising than he ever could have
imagined.
The
Woman from the North by Bernard MacLaverty is a moving drama which goes to the human
heart of old age and its anxieties.
It
is the story of Cassie who has been placed in a home in Dublin by her only son
after he finds himself in a dilemma. His mother has begun to neglect herself.
He has a good job in England and cannot come home to look after her so he makes
the effort to have his mother assessed by those most qualified to do so - the
medical profession. Can she live on her own? And if not is there a humane
alternative?
It
is a poignant story of a journey through assessment from the viewpoint of the
person with dementia.
Available from the Stirling DSDC - http://www.dementiashop.co.uk/?q=node/273
Has a range of publications about art activities and
life story work for people with dementia.
http://www.dementiashop.co.uk/?q=catalog/14/artsactivities