Navigating Dementia and Society

This brilliant, insightful book showcases people with dementia as creators of their own identities. By re-interpreting tired tropes and dehumanizing discourses, this work creates space for hope. If we want a better future for dementia care, these are the voices we need to listen to. * Cheyann Heap, Research Associate, University of York, UK * Navigating Dementia and Society is a fresh exploration of the experience of dementia that problematizes prevailing dichotomous discourses of ‘tragedy’ or ‘living well’. In her creative multimodal investigation, Emma Putland illuminates the complexity with which individuals affected by dementia engage with media stereotypes. Kudos for this innovative and hopeful study! * Heidi E. Hamilton, Professor Emerita of Linguistics, Georgetown University, USA * This book offers a unique perspective on the way that dementia is described and understood and makes visible the power of language and image in influencing discourse. The author unpacks dementia discourse drawing on the lived experiences of people with dementia - and those closely connected - and challenges us to engage with a much more nuanced set of understandings. She manages to explore the territory in an engaging, thoughtful, intelligent and, at times, amusing way. * Dr Alisoun Milne, Professor Emeritus of Social Gerontology and Social Work, University of Kent, UK *