The further I read the more impressed I became with Ann Basting's book. Northeast Forum on Spirituality and Aging 2009 An outstanding survey for both health and general collections. Midwest Book Review 2009 Challenges conceptions of what is possible with memory loss... of special importance in Basting's book are the several chapters dedicated to programs that awaken imagination and explor ... Read morewhat is possible for people with dementia.
Kate de Medeiros, PhD Gerontologist 2010 Although Forget Memory may at first sight appear to be just another handbook for dementia carers, it defies the usual expectations of this recent literary category. By effectively showing how people with dementia can be stakeholders of their own well-being, Basting both raises the hope of restoring the dignity of this population, and provides caretakers with invaluable guidance of how to creatively improve their efforts... an innovative guidebook for dementia care, and for the understanding of dementia and people with dementia... In some sense Forget Memory is a manifesto for a revolution.
Bjorn Moller Dementia 2010 This book challenges the dreaded stigma attached to dementia by advocating news ways of thinking, and illustrates this with successful projects across the U.S.A.
Cathy Goodwin International Psychogeriatrics 2010 I believe this book is incredibly powerful and valuable... The suggested future movements are very important and realistic, which I believe are imperative to the advancement of care for anyone involved in, or influenced by dementia.
Amy Jenkins Journal of Dementia and Mental Health 2010 Show Less