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– The purpose of this paper is to offer insights into the personal experience of dealing with the progressive dementia of a close family member.
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to offer insights into the personal experience of dealing with the progressive dementia of a close family member.
Design/methodology/approach
Selected journal/diary entries over a ten-year period. Edited and anonymised.
Findings
Even informed professionals with knowledge into the health and care system can struggle with the challenges of the progressive dementia of a loved one and managing the system.
Research limitations/implications
One shot case study influenced by the moral and emotional proximity.
Practical implications
Case studies can offer a range of diverse, if not unique, examples of the specific needs and problems faced by families that carers should take note of.
Originality/value
All case studies are unique. But narrative accounts, even if episodic, can bring home-specific illustrations of good, best and problematic practices.
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