Insight Into Dementia

Insight Into Dementia by Rosemary Hurtley; Sheila Jacobs was published by CWR Publishing in June 2010 and is our 15350th best seller. The ISBN for Insight Into Dementia is 9781853455612.

Insight Into Dementia is based on the Waverley Abbey seminar on dementia. Written by Rosemary Hurtley, a consultant occupational therapist, the book aims to support sufferers of dementia, their family and their friends. Hurtley provides a clear definition of the illness and the underlying causes and symptoms behind it. She provides helpful advice and activities that will help sufferers cope better with their illness.

The book is divided into topic-specific chapters to provide a structured approach to understanding dementia. Each chapter finishes with suggested activities, reflections and poetry. The book is inspired by principles of Christianity and offers prayers and biblical references throughout each chapter.

"… a practical, informative text reflecting contemporary knowledge and approaches to dementia care. It distinguishes itself by its Christian spiritual context." – Clive Evers, Alzheimer's Society

Waverley Abbey Seminars have covered other disorders such as depression, anxiety, addiction, anorexia and many more.