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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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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.
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"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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- Tina Fotherby
- 09-09-23
Result: Greater understanding and compassion
This audio book has helped me understand the characteristics of dementia and as a result I have greater compassion for individuals.
Thank you Wendy and your very supportive team for producing such an excellent book that has changed my life for the better. Your work really has made a positive impact! I now understand people better and can my do my best to assist them and to be more patient.
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- Anonymous User
- 13-12-22
Such a needed prospective
Thought provoking book. I learned so much from this. A must read for everyone. Thanks
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- Deborah
- 06-03-24
Insightful
Thank-you Wendy this is such a valuable guide book !!! You are amazing !! I will help me and family so much !
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- sumummy
- 12-10-22
Superb book
Wendy’s story has changed my view of dementia and gave hope/comfort
Highly recommend it
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- Cherylann
- 03-02-23
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very Possitve Outlook from someone living with dementia.
Can't wait to read you blogs
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- J shep
- 05-02-22
What a wonderful inspiring read
What an inspiration ! I’ve listened to the first book before this one and I have nothing but admiration for Wendy. She has narrated both books beautifully, my only regret is that they weren’t available when my Dad was diagnosed with dementia, he died in 2013.
I would recommend these books to everyone to raise awareness and especially to nursing and caring staff.
I follow Wendy on her blog as well which is such a happy read.
THANK YOU Wendy 🤗
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- Claire Zenkerova
- 09-08-23
really really helpful and informativr
I wasn't sure about the narration by the author at first but it grew on me and it added an element of authenticity to the content. As Wendy says, everyone faces different challenges around dementia, but everyone will find something relevant and useful in this book which covers a variety of issues as well as taking some of the anxiety and negativity out of a difficult diagnosis. Thank you so much for taking the time to explain in ways that everyone can understand.
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- Amazon Customer
- 23-12-22
everyone should read
great informative
some simple effective advice. enjoyed but a little long. a book to dip in again
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- Anonymous user
- 28-02-23
Amazing
After reading ‘What I wish people knew about dementia’ I think it will help me help my mother with dementia better.
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- Amazon Customer
- 10-08-23
Changing the narrative
I listened to this book before delivering a course on dementia. I found this made the training more positive, more person centred, more realistic and practical. Thank you Wendy, I appreciated your wisdom, kindness and ingenuity throughout. A must listen for family, friends, carers, professionals, neighbours, shopkeepers, building designers, and everyone
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