Living Normally with Dementia
one care home's story and how to make it yours
$95.28
- Paperback
224 pages
- Release Date
11 December 2022
Summary
Finding Joy in the Everyday: The Dagmarsminde Approach to Dementia Care
Living Normally with Dementia shares the inspiring story of Dagmarsminde, a unique nursing home in Denmark, celebrated for its uplifting and innovative dementia care model.
Through real-life examples and stories from everyday care, the book illustrates the philosophy and practical experiences of this model home. The founder and staff provide a method that can be copied, enabling residents with d…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781938870996 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1938870999 |
| Author: | May Bjerre Eiby |
| Publisher: | Health Professions Press,U.S. |
| Imprint: | Health Professions Press,U.S. |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 224 |
| Release Date: | 11 December 2022 |
| Weight: | 172g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 152mm |
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About The Author
May Bjerre Eiby
May Bjerre Eiby is a certified nurse with a master’s degree in nursing from the University of Aarhus in Denmark. Most of her work has been with older adults in nursing homes and hospitals. In 2016, she established Dagmarsminde, a small nursing home north of Copenhagen for people with dementia. Eiby has lectured around the world on the current state of dementia care and her distinctive approach to it. In 2021, in recognition of her efforts to challenge the status quo in elder care, she earned the prestigious Fonsmark Prize, awarded to a Danish citizen who helps raise public awareness. In addition, Dagmarsminde is the subject of the 2021 documentary directed by Louis Detlefsen, It Is Not Over Yet.
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