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What I Wish People Knew About Dementia
- Narrated by: Wendy Mitchell
- Length: 7 hrs and 16 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Bloomsbury presents What I Wish People Knew About Dementia by Wendy Mitchell, read by Wendy Mitchell.
What can a diseased brain tell us about being human, living our own lives better and helping those with dementia get the best from theirs?
When Wendy Mitchell was diagnosed with young-onset dementia at the age of 58, her brain was overwhelmed with images of the last stages of the disease - those familiar tropes, shortcuts and clichés that we are fed by the media, or even our own health professionals.
But her diagnosis far from represented the end of her life. Instead, it was the start of a very different one.
Wise, practical and life affirming, What I Wish People Knew About Dementia combines anecdotes, research and Wendy Mitchell’s own brilliant wit and wisdom to tell listeners exactly what she wishes they knew about dementia.
Critic Reviews
"This little book is full of wisdom, honesty and warmth. It taught me so much about what it's like to live with dementia and what it means to be part of a community. I've already recommended it to so many people as an absolutely essential read." (Jan Carson)
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- dee
- 15-04-2023
Important to hear
As someone who works in a dementia nursing home, it is important to hear such insight from someone living with the changes they are experiencing, both internally & externally. The last chapter made me cry happy tears & smile so much, what a woman, inspirational!
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- Anonymous User
- 26-02-2022
A great audiobook
This is an inspiring and frank look at what it's like to be diagnosed with dementia and how to go about living your best life with it. The author is lovely to listen to - she's funny, incisive and discusses the good and bad times in a quiet, matter-of-fact way. There are snippets of research and tips for those diagnosed, their families, friends and carers. It probably should be required reading for anyone involved in caring for older adults. I loved the sass and the overriding message of hope and won't forget this book in a hurry.
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- Amanda
- 04-03-2022
Amazing insight into a relatively unknown world
I really found this book fascinating and insightful as a health professional it is a must read for all of us who work with people who have dementia. I will definitely be recommending this book to people who are just diagnosed with dementia
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