Travellers to Unimaginable Lands

Name: Travellers to Unimaginable Lands
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SKU: 9781800816190
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Dementia, Carers and the Hidden Workings of the Mind

By Dasha Kiper

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Travellers to Unimaginable Lands by Dasha Kiper delves into the emotional and psychological challenges faced by caregivers of dementia patients. Through a collection of real-life narratives, the book explores the profound impact dementia has on both patients and those who care for them. It provides insights into the complexities of maintaining one's identity while navigating the unpredictable landscape of caregiving, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in understanding this demanding journey.
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You might enjoy this compelling read if you are interested in exploring the emotional and psychological complexities of caregiving, particularly for those with dementia. The author provides a sensitive and insightful look into the lives of caregivers, offering both personal stories and expert analysis that can resonate deeply with anyone navigating similar challenges.

An illuminating, compassionate exploration of the psychology of caregiving - and the mysterious world of the human mind

An illuminating, compassionate exploration of the psychology of caregiving - and the mysterious world of the human mind

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A husband believes his wife is an imposter. A man's sudden, intense Catholic piety provokes his wife. A mother and daughter struggle to come to terms with the disease that intensifies an already dependent relationship.

At their root, these existential dilemmas grow out of long-established patterns of behaviour that bind together patients and caregivers. Travellers to Unimaginable Lands explores the complex and profound psychology of caregiving, illuminating how the healthy brain's biases and intuitions make caring for people with dementia disorders so profoundly and inherently difficult.

Blending neuroscience, psychology, philosophy and literature with beautifully-observed case studies, Kiper illuminates the underlying mental mechanisms behind carers' experiences, dispels the myth of the perfect caregiver and, in the process, opens the door to understanding and forgiveness.

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Travellers to Unimaginable Lands by Dasha Kiper provides a transformative perspective on caring for people with dementia, highlighting the intricate bond between caregivers and those suffering from cognitive decline. The book offers insight into understanding the frustrations and denial caregivers face, and seeks to normalise these emotions by explaining the causes of communication breakdowns without offering clichéd solutions.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781800816190

Publisher: Profile Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 March 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Profile Books Ltd

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 218.0mm

Weight: 380g

Pages: 272

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About the Author

Dasha Kiper is the clinical consulting director of support groups at The CaringKind (formerly 'The Alzheimer's Association'). She was born in Russia, raised in San Francisco, and makes her home in New York. She first became a live-in caregiver as a graduate student at Columbia University where she received an MA in Clinical Psychology. For the past decade she has counseled caregivers, led support groups, and trained and supervised mental health professionals, as well as former caregivers, who now lead support groups.

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