Below are details of some of our major publications. 
Click on the links immediately below for full lists.
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New book! New book! New book!

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"This book is full of ways to connect with people through fun. There is nothing disrespectful or silly about the words in this book. It is full of compassion and honesty. It will supply you with a springboard to joy."
Professor Dawn Brooker, Director of the Association for Dementia Studies, University of Worcester.

"Killick's challenge to us in Playfulness and Dementia is simple and powerful - what is wrong with having a good time when you are living with dementia? His many-faceted story is thoroughly convincing - that play, playfulness and laughter are integral to creativity in dementia, to people's wellbeing and ultimately to their human right to experience joy."
John Zeisel, PhD, founder of the I'm Still Here Foundation and author of I'm Still Here: A New Philosophy of Alzheimer's Care. 

Playfulness and Dementia: A Practice Guide is published by Jessica Kingsley.

Communication and the care of 
people with dementia 

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This book tells the story of John’s work with people with dementia and explores the lessons we can learn from it.
 
“… immensely thought-provoking.”
Karen Bryan, Professor of Clinical Practice, Speech & Language Therapist 

 “…combines sophisticated thought and humility, a spiritual dimension and a wholesome earthiness.”
Sally Knocker, Dementia Consultant & Trainer

 “We should be profoundly grateful for this book which can aptly be described as a work of love.”
The Reverend Albert Jewell, formerly Senior Chaplain of MHA (Methodist Homes) Care Group

You can see a bit of our book here.
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We are delighted to announce that John and Claire's
new book is now available. You can find out more about it here, and read a review which is in the August 2012 issue of Ageing & Society here.

Dementia Diary: Poems and Prose
Killick J (2009) London: Hawker

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This book contains both new poems and reflections from John about the process of undertaking this work.
'Killick has an uncanny ability to serve as a conduit for, and voice of, people with dementia. As always we see so much more in people with dementia through his eyes. This new collection is a treat; it is a privilege and a pleasure to read.' -
Professor Murna Downs, Bradford Dementia Group
Available from Hawker Publications

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"While this is a very serious and well researched investigation into how to care for people with dementia who remain physically active it also manages to be attractive, interesting and accessible to the general reader. The illustrations, poems, anecdotes and case histories are moving, thought provoking and sometimes funny but never negative or depressing. I enjoyed reading this book and that cannot be said about many studies of dementia. I am sure that it will encourage, not only better practice, from all who read it, but also a better understanding of what contributes to a good quality of life for everyone. "
Ann Cheshire, in the newsletter of the London Centre for Dementia Care

Dementia: Walking not wandering is available from Hawker Publications