John Killick was a teacher for 30 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. With Kate Allan, John created and moderates the website www.dementiapositive.co.uk. 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 appearances on radio and TV.
The story of dementia as I present it in these pages is the alternative narrative which has been occupying the shadowlands of the subject, and which is much in need of bringing into the light.So far as we are aware, there has never been a book before with this title or aim. This...
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