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Reading about other people’s experiences helped me emotionally and practically around my dad’s condition. My hope is that these reviews will raise awareness of the ever-increasing number of books (fiction and nonfiction) available to support and educate those of us affected by dementia.

If there are any books you would like reviewed, please send me the titles.

This review of The Year My Family Unravelled has been written by a guest reviewer, my partner, the writer Mia Farlane. My own book Dad, You’ve Got Dementia was published in July so I have not had time in the second half of the year to write reviews; I will be getting back to regular reviews in 2024.

- Kristen Phillips

Evaluating daylight at home with older people living with dementia: a pilot study

A new study aims to help understand how can improve the process when GPs assess whether a person living with cognitive impairment is safe to drive. The researchers will use this information to help develop resources that are appropriate for Aotearoa New Zealand.

Research Study: Experiences of the End of Life Choice 2019 Act amongst families and whānau

A group of researchers at the University of Auckland and the University of Otago are interested in improving the new assisted dying service in Aotearoa New Zealand. They are looking for participants who have supported a family member who passed away since the 7th November 2021, when the End of Life Choice Act (EOLC Act) was enacted.