Dementia Positive
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About the Book:
Dementia is a mysterious condition. It frightens many of us. When we are confronted with someone with it we feel helpless. This is not how it has to be.
John Killick, in this thought-provoking and warm-hearted book, challenges these assumptions. He shows us ways in which we can help, and make lives better for all concerned.
He writes out of two decades of experience of working as a writer with people with dementia and their carers, friends and supporters. He also shares with us the views of many of the people he has encountered on his journey.
I’m not saying that dementia’s not serious. But I’m going to say that it’s a licence in a way, a licence to be free, to be me. I think when I got the diagnosis I got permission to be more relaxed into this person and accept her. AGNES HOUSTON
I have just got back from helping my darling mum with her breakfast. Her eyes never left me and it looked like someone had switched a light on behind them. She was so beautiful – how can anyone experience so much where no words are used? How lucky I am! CAROLINE BROWN
Reviews:
Hugely influential. THE JOURNAL OF DEMENTIA CARE
His vast experience and wisdom is distilled into this small book. THE JOURNAL OF DEMENTIA CARE
Tell succinctly and compellingly the other side of the story of dementia. THE JOURNAL OF DEMENTIA CARE
Brilliant book. THE JOURNAL OF DEMENTIA CARE, Nov/Dec 2013
About the Author:
JOHN KILLICK was a teacher for thirty years, and has been a writer all his life. He has published books of his own poetry and books on creative writing. He began working with people with dementia in 1992, and has held a number of posts with nursing homes, hospitals, libraries and arts centres. He has edited six books of poems by people with dementia, and co-authored books on communication and on creativity. He has written many articles and book-chapters, and given many workshops in the UK and abroad. He has also made a number of broadcasts.