Alan Chapman

Over Streams and Squirrel Woods Alys Williams Jenny Thomas Over Streams and Squirrel Woods (jennyjthomas@gmail.com) 271pp£7.99 + £1.50p&p97814567877699781456787769

Alys Williams writes movingly about her mother Catrins slow slide into dementia with Lewy bodies. It is an honest and insightful account of their relationship as the illness progresses.

Activity-based dementia care realises patients’ potential

As a retired dementia educator and trainer, I was encouraged to read about a care home that focuses on creative ways to avoid the use of medication to care for residents with dementia (feature September 15).

Know yourself – the individual’s guide to career development in healthcare Anita Houghton Know yourself – the individual’s guide to career development in healthcare Radcliffe 192pp £23.50 1.85775 714 9 1857757149

The introduction asserts that few healthcare workers want status and money at any price, and that career success follows fulfilment and happiness. The main aims of Anita Houghtons guide are to encourage self-knowledge and empower the reader to plan and review his or her career with confidence.