Dementia Reconsidered, Revisited; the person still comes first

by Kitwood

The original Dementia The Person Comes First by Tom Kitwood was published by Open University Press in 1997. It was a seminal text in the field of dementia studies and is still cited and referenced as core reading on person-centred dementia care. Tom died unexpectedly, just 12 months after the book was published. This book continues to inspire many people to challenge simplistic paradigms about dementia. Since the original book was written, however, there have been many changes in our understanding of dementia. The editor of this new edition, Dawn Brooker was mentored by Tom Kitwood. She has drawn together a remarkable group of writers to provide a commentary on Kitwood's work. This new edition reproduces the original chapters but provides extra content from subject experts to update the book to a contemporary level. Dementia Reconsidered Re-visited is an ideal main text or supplementary text for all those studying or working in nursing, medicine, psychiatry, psychology, occupational therapy, social work, adult education, gerontology and health and social care more generally. "This important book does three things. It brings to a new generation the insight and vision of Tom Kitwood. It highlights the remarkable progress we have made in recent years. But most important of all it reminds us what still needs to be done if we are to fully respect the rights of people with dementia and their family care-givers. Kitwood inspired Alzheimer's Society to knit together research, care, and societal change. We are now re-inspired to make sure all progress is evidenced and evaluated for its impact. We must realise the enormous opportunities the digital age offers people affected by dementia but in doing so constantly listen to and learn from their many and varied voices across nations and cultures."
Jeremy Hughes CBE, Chief Executive, Alzheimer's Society, UK

Genres: Nonfiction

232 pages, Paperback

Published January 7, 2019

Reviews

[Mike Dyer-Evans · Rating 5 out of 5]

A much-welcome update of THE seminal text on the right direction for dementia care, serving still as both an inspiration, and a necessary wake-up call, for all workers in the field. By bringing to the fore the necessary moral dimension to dementia care, Kitwood reshapes our understanding of the challenges, and the rewards, of this kind of work.

[Kate Brumby · Rating 5 out of 5]

Recommended reading for MSc Dementia course.
Read before the course begins.
Each chapter of Kitwood's edition is followed by a commentary. Initially I found this tricky, but after the first chapter acknowledged how this layout prompted self-reflection as a prior health care professional, relative and supporter of people who lived with dementia, and current lay chaplain.

This has provided me with a firm foundation on which to build upon.

[Kim Gausepohl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Life changing

[Abigail · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very insightful, especially if you care for or work with people living with dementia.

[Melos Han-Tani · Rating 5 out of 5]

didnt finish but very informative and a great perspective on the kind of attitude our society needs towards dementia and aging