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Dementia Reconsidered: the Person Comes First

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What a marvelous help for those of us struggling with living with dementia in a loved one. This book gave me emotional support to continue working with what is still functioning with my husband and down to earth tips. I am grateful for such insightful knowledge.

Good book--but more for those who are policy makers or have the power to design/staff Alzheimer's facilities. In a way, the book is depressing for care givers of Alzheimer's patients, as the facilities described as more ideal for "the person[dementia patient] coming first" really don't exist.

This book probably should be read by lawmakers, policymakers, and those who run facilities that care for dementia patients. If it could make a difference in their care, that would be wonderful. The current business, for-profit model is not exactly caring nor in the best interests of patients or their loved ones.

It's an academic book--research based and not self-help or "how to" book for caregivers, but it is an important book.

Tom Kitwood offers a refreshing and urgent call for truly "person-centered" care of the elderly - especially those with dementia. He describes a revolutionary and crucially important transformation of the way we take care of the our elders as they lose cognitive capacities. His ideas are supported by scientific research, theoretical concepts and many case stories. This is a must read for everyone who cares about any person who has dementia or may develop dementia, and anyone who works (in any capacity) with people who have dementia.