Michelle Hamill

Later life can be a time when our established routines and coping strategies are challenged by retirement, losses, changes in social role and disabilities, resulting in frightening threats to the integrity of self. Such changes may jeopardise longstanding and cherished ways of relating – patterns that may seem to be bound up with our very identity, but which may become problematic or restrictive as circumstances evolve. Part of the ‘Innovations in CAT’ series, and written by CAT practitioners along with service users, Conversations in Later Life offers an antidote to the philosophy of ‘don’t make a fuss’. Taking a lifespan approach, it provides an understanding of emotional difficulties in later life along with a means to look after feelings in order to better manage distress. With its emphasis on social context and development of the self over time, CAT is well-placed to explore issues of identity as they evolve with age.

Armastatud inimesel diagnoositud dementsus põhjustab arusaadavalt hirmu ja ärevust. Kliinilised psühholoogid dr Michelle Hamill ja dr Martina McCarthy usuvad, et dementsuse suhtekeskne mõistmine aitab teadvustada selle seisundiga kaasnevaid väljakutseid, võimaldades inimestel samaaegselt hästi ja väärikalt elada. See praktiline käsiraamat sisaldab tõenduspõhiseid nõuandeid ja jagab nii hooldajate kui ka dementsusdiagnoosiga inimeste eneste kogemusi, võimaldades teilleppida dementsusdiagnoosiga ning mõista sellega kaasneda võivaid sümptomeid ja käitumisviise;arendada elukvaliteeti parandavaid isiksusekeskseid oskusi;õppida tulemuslikult suhtlema nii dementsuse alg- kui ka hilisstaadiumis;tutvuda peamiste tekkida võivate probleemidega ja arendada enda vaimset sitkust;arvestada iseenese tunnetega ja mõista raskusi, mida võite hooldaja rollis kogeda.See raamat annab teile enesekindlust ja teadmisi, mida vajate iseenda ja oma lähedase toetamiseks teekonnal läbi dementsuse.Dr Michelle Hamill on kliiniline psühholoog-konsultant, kes töötab eakate vaimse tervise, mälukliinikuteenuse ja dementsusravi vallas.Dr Martina McCarthy on kliiniline psühholoog, kelle erialaks on mälukliinikute töö ja tugevuspõhised psühholoogilise teraapia vormid dementsusega inimestele."Eelkõige on see raamat väärtuslik, kuna loob ettekujutuse, mida dementsusega inimene tunneb ning kuidas ta suhestub oma pere ja reaalse maailmaga."Hanna-Stiina HeinmetsDementsuse Kompetentsikeskus

'This is an incredibly supportive, compassionate and practical guide for those caring for a relative living with dementia. The book provides clear guidance, strategies and responses to those in need' – Dr Penny Rapaport, Clinical Psychologist'The person with dementia and the caregiver are at the heart of this relevant, rich-in-content handbook. Underpinned by evidence-based theory, the text is written with compassion, guiding the reader to navigate the dementia journey with attention to practical and emotional needs'– Liz Cort MSc. Trial Manager PATHFINDER study, Division of Psychiatry, UCLThere can be a lot of understandable fear and worry when a loved one receives a diagnosis of dementia. Whilst the stigma of dementia can be powerful it should not restrict a person from finding meaning and purpose in life. Psychologists Dr Michelle Hamill and Dr Martina McCarthy believe that a holistic and relationship-centred understanding of dementia can help to acknowledge the challenges of the condition, whilst enabling people to live with dignity.This book provides insights and ideas to improve quality of life for both you and your loved one, drawing on the experiences of people who are caring for a person with dementia from our services.Through the book you will: understand dementia and the symptoms and behaviours that people with dementia can present with; learn communication skills and strategies that can help when caring for a person with dementia; and explore compassion-based care, develop resilience and improve your wellbeing.Whilst every situation is unique, this book will give you the confidence and advice you need to help you support your loved one.