Exploring the emotional landscape of younger-onset dementia, the author shares a heartfelt journey filled with love, fear, and resilience. Through her poignant poetry, she emphasizes the importance of remaining engaged with life, celebrating nature, companionship, and the essence of being human despite the challenges of dementia. Her work conveys a powerful message of self-belief and the reality of those affected, offering wisdom and insight from a unique perspective that transcends the limitations of the condition.
Kate Swaffer Book order




- 2016
- 2016
What the hell happened to my brain?
- 389 pages
- 14 hours of reading
Drawing on her own experiences, Kate Swaffer explores the daily challenges faced by those diagnosed with young onset dementia. Challenging the notion of 'prescribed disengagement', Kate offers a fresh perspective on how to live beyond dementia, and how family, friends and dementia care professionals can support people post diagnosis.