This collection from renowned author John Killick invites us into the lives of people with dementia. Through the poems and stories he opens our eyes, ears, hearts and minds so that we see, hear and understand so much more about dementia and individuals, their joys, humour and fears. Those who are experienced will instantly recognize the truths and significance of the poems and stories, offering as they do a fresh and uncluttered path to deeper understanding. The poems in Part 2 are based on transcripts of dementia patients' ...
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This collection from renowned author John Killick invites us into the lives of people with dementia. Through the poems and stories he opens our eyes, ears, hearts and minds so that we see, hear and understand so much more about dementia and individuals, their joys, humour and fears. Those who are experienced will instantly recognize the truths and significance of the poems and stories, offering as they do a fresh and uncluttered path to deeper understanding. The poems in Part 2 are based on transcripts of dementia patients' speech: The subsequent work consists of a selection, but I never alter a word. The finished poem is presented to the individual for approval and permission to publish.--Introduction
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2008, Journal of Dementia Care and Hawker Publications
