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Foremost dementia advocate Christine Bryden challenges the idea of loss of self in dementia

The book features insightful presentations from a leading dementia advocate, offering fresh perspectives on understanding dementia. It emphasizes the importance of amplifying the voices of individuals living with the condition, aiming to inspire better practices and approaches in dementia care. This compilation serves as a valuable resource for caregivers, healthcare professionals, and anyone interested in the nuances of dementia advocacy.

Christine Bryden was 46 when she was diagnosed with dementia, and in this book she describes her remarkable emotional, physical and spiritual journey in the three years immediately following. Originally published in Australia in 1998, the book is brought completely up-to-date with new material and photographs, and is a truly inspirational read.

Christine Bryden was a top civil servant and single mother of three children when she was diagnosed with dementia at 46. Since then she has gone on to challenge almost every stereotype by campaigning for self-advocacy, writing articles and speaking at national conferences. This book is a vivid account of the author's experiences of dementia.