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You are words
— dementia poems | | Author(s) | John Killick |
| Publisher | Journal of Dementia Care, Hawker Publications, London, 1997 |
| Pages | 73 pp |
| Source | Hawker Publications Ltd., 13 Park House, 140 Battersea Park Road, London SW11 4NB. |
| Keywords | Dementia ; Poetry ; Memory and Reminiscence ; Personality ; Communication ; Listening. |
| Annotation | This book explores dementia through 36 poems spoken by people with dementia, transcribed by the editor in the course of his work as a writer in residence, working with the mentally ill in nursing homes. The poems reflect particular themes, thoughts or feelings and are grouped accordingly, and include: the processes of listening and writing; life stories; feelings of panic; the stresses and strains of life in nursing homes; using language; family relationships; self-portraits; and confusion. Each section is accompanied by a short commentary which provides insight into the background of each poem. The book will be of appeal to those with a professional or personal interest in dementia, as well as those who enjoy poetry. |
| Accession Number | CPA-980224209 B |
| Classmark | EA: HK6: DB: DK: U: UOA |
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