Rethinking Communication guide to advanced dementia

alone, we restore creativity, fun, and respect to our interactions. Sadly, these qualities are often missing in the daily experiences of people with advanced dementia. The information in this book helps us to change that. The book has been written from the combined perspectives of two research psychologists. Maggie Ellis is a specialist in dementia, and Suzanne Zeedyk’s expertise lies in the communicative abilities of infants. These two areas of knowledge converge in ways that are unexpected. Once they are woven together, exciting possibilities emerge regarding the abilities of those who are living with dementia, even in its most advanced stages. The scientific insights offered in this volume create new ways of loving and caring for people with dementia. These discoveries help us realise that it really is possible to stay emotionally connected.