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John Killick

    Poetry and Dementia
    Playfulness and Dementia
    The United States and European Reconstruction 1945-1960
    Dementia Positive
    Creativity and Communication in Persons with Dementia
    Gambling for Love, John Killick, Australia's first decimal currency bank robber
    • 2023

      Inside places a brief account of the patients of a hospital assessment ward, catering to those in the process of being diagnosed with dementia, in contrast to the inmates of a broad spectrum of prisons.

      Inside
    • 2018

      Killick illustrates this book with a series of vignettes taken from his own experience as an only child. It follows him as he grows up, featuring moments both pivotal and seemingly mundane. Onlyness explores the nature of what it means to grow up as an only child, and the ongoing effect that the only child's experiences have on his or her adult life.

      Onlyness
    • 2017

      Poetry and Dementia

      • 144 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      A practical guide to reading and writing poetry with older people living with dementia to improve mental health and wellbeing. Tips and techniques are included for facilitating poetry projects with groups or individuals for professional care workers or personal family members.

      Poetry and Dementia
    • 2017

      Although the medical model has yielded little in the way of advances, that is not true of psychosocial initiatives.This little book tells the hidden story of positive approaches, and those who have devoted their lives to finding alternative creative solutions to one of today's great challenges.

      The Story of Dementia
    • 2015

      Focusing on a life marked by turmoil, the autobiography recounts John Killick's journey through childhood suffering, petty crime, and gambling, ultimately leading to bank robberies and unrequited love. It vividly details his experiences with prison brutality and daring escapes, including a dramatic helicopter rescue orchestrated by his girlfriend. This narrative intertwines themes of love and crime, presenting a unique perspective on a bank robber's life and the complexities of his relationships amidst chaos.

      Gambling for Love, John Killick, Australia's first decimal currency bank robber
    • 2014

      Dementia Positive

      • 158 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      Killick steers clear of any sort of medical terminology and instead nurtures the often neglected aspects of dementia, thereby reinforcing to the reader that these are of no lesser importance.

      Dementia Positive
    • 2012

      Playfulness and Dementia

      • 120 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      John Killick explores the nature of playfulness and the many ways in which it can enrich the lives of people with dementia. Specific approaches and ideas for practice are described, and personal accounts of playfulness by those with dementia and their carers offer rich first-hand insights into its transformative potential.

      Playfulness and Dementia
    • 2011

      This book describes how to develop a creative approach to the day-to-day care of people with dementia, and provides rich and varied ideas for creative activities for use with individuals or groups. The authors explain what creativity has to offer people with dementia, and how a creative approach can help to address the difficulties they face.

      Creativity and Communication in Persons with Dementia
    • 2000

      The book explores the significant influence of American economic intervention in Europe following World War II, highlighting its role in shaping the continent's recovery and development. John Killick delves into the strategies employed by the U.S. and their long-term effects on European economies, providing insights into the complexities of post-war reconstruction and the geopolitical landscape of the time.

      The United States and European Reconstruction 1945-1960