Facing the hard truth of "dementia care".
One in every 14 people aged 65+ have dementia, that’s around 900,000 people, and the numbers are increasing rapidly every year
David and Margaret's story, sadly, mirrors the experiences of many. Margaret's diagnosis of Alzheimer's in early 2018 marked the beginning of their challenging journey, a journey that has unfolded over the past few years. In this compelling real-life account, David candidly shares their encounters with the world of dementia "care" to provide invaluable lessons for those caring for or living with dementia.
Their hope is that others can glean insights from their experiences and, in doing so, navigate the myriad obstacles, challenges, and pitfalls that they themselves had to surmount.
This book serves as an indispensable guide for individuals embarking on the path to seek care and support for their loved ones once dementia symptoms emerge. From the moment of diagnosis to securing the right type of assistance for both the affected individual and their caregiver, "Mirror, Mirror" is a heartfelt and passionately written resource dedicated to the memory of Margaret. Its purpose is to offer solace and guidance to all those who may currently feel adrift on a similar journey.
An important read ahead of World Alzheimer's Month in September, and World Alzheimer's Day on 23rd September. As a nurse who has worked in a variety of different areas of the NHS, I have been the first witness to just how heartbreaking a Dementia Diagnosis and Alzheimer's disease can be.
Thank you so much to the author - David Allott as well as the whole team at @LiterallyPR for proving this copy.
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