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Contented Dementia
  • Published: 1 October 2009
  • ISBN: 9780091901813
  • Imprint: Vermilion
  • Format: Trade Paperback
  • Pages: 304
  • RRP: $32.99

Contented Dementia

24-hour Wraparound Care for Lifelong Well-being

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1 Oct 2009
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The paperback of Oliver James's Sunday Times bestselling groundbreaking and practical method for managing dementia and Alzheimer's

The compassionate and practical guide to managing dementia and Alzheimer's, from a clinical psychologist and Sunday Times bestselling author.

Dementia is a little understood illness but, while there is currently no cure, much can be done to support wellbeing and maintain quality of life for people living with this condition.

In Contented Dementia, clinical psychologist and bestselling author, Oliver James, outlines a groundbreaking and practical method for managing dementia that will allow both sufferer and carer to maintain the highest possible quality of life, throughout every stage of the illness.

The SPECAL method (Specialised Early Care for Alzheimer’s) was developed to help carers, families and professionals respond to memory loss and behavioural changes with understanding, confidence, and a personalised approach.

The method is based on a simple but powerful principle: although recent memory fades, emotional memory and long-term memories often remain strong. By working with, rather than against, the reality experienced by the person with dementia, SPECAL helps reduce distress, improve communication and create a calmer, more contented daily life.

Drawing on real-life examples and user-friendly tried-and-tested methods, Contented Dementia provides essential information and guidance for families, caregivers and healthcare professionals seeking a more positive approach to dementia care.

Praise for Contented Dementia:

‘A revolutionary new way of treating dementia [that] brings amazing benefits for patients and carers alike’ Guardian

‘An indispensable handbook for anyone coping with the effects of dementia and who wants to keep a sufferer as happy as is humanly possible’ Daily Express

‘Explains a revolutionary way to care for dementia patients . . . tender techniques that can ease absent minds’ Telegraph

‘Anyone who wants help in caring for the condition will find this excellent work a revelation’ Mail on Sunday

‘Shows how to minimize distress and manage dementia…I expected this book to be depressing; it is exactly the opposite.’ The Independent
  • Published: 1 October 2009
  • ISBN: 9780091901813
  • Imprint: Vermilion
  • Format: Trade Paperback
  • Pages: 304
  • RRP: $32.99
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About the author

Oliver James

Oliver James trained and practised as a child clinical psychologist and, since 1988, has worked as a writer, journalist and television documentary producer and presenter. His books include Juvenile Violence in a Winner-Loser Culture, the bestselling They F*** You Up, Affluenza and Contented Dementia. He is a trustee of two children's charities: the National Family and Parenting Institute and Homestart.
portrait photo of Oliver James

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Praise for Contented Dementia

an indispensable handbook for anyone coping with the effects of dementia and who wants to keep a sufferer as happy as is humanly possible

Daily Express

a revolutionary new way of treating dementia brings amazing benefits for patients and carers alike

Guardian

Explains a revolutionary way to care for dementia patients ... tender techniques that can ease absent minds

Telegraph

shows that dementia need not be a nightmare of frustration and embarrassment ... James shows that it is possible to unlock isolation and distress

Church Times

I bought it and can confirm that anyone who wants help in caring for the condition will find this excellent work a revelation

Bel Mooney, Mail on Sunday

remarkably simple ... The resulting well-being can last a lifetime

Yours magazine

Shows how to minimize that distress and manage the dementia in ways that recall early pioneering work on dealing with madness . . . He writes clearly and plainly, gives good examples of the techniques he suggests, and stays always on the practical side. I expected this book to be depressing; it is exactly the opposite.

The Independent

Oliver James has made a great job of setting out the SPECAL theory and method in this book which I strongly recommend to all care home managers and staff teams

John Burton, Caring Times

I found myself weeping ... An important book

Sarah Stacey, YOU magazine