Reading Well for dementia

Reading Well for dementia recommends helpful reading for people living with dementia. There are also books on the list for family members, friends and carers. The books provide reliable information, advice and support as well as personal stories. The list has been developed as an update to the 2015 Books on Prescription Dementia list.

The booklist is targeted at people living with dementia, carers and family members including younger children to help them understand more about dementia. Some of the recommended books provide information and advice; there are also personal stories and children’s fiction.  Alongside the books are a selection of digital resources to support people affected by dementia.

The collection of books has been chosen and endorsed by leading health professionals and co-produced with people with lived experience.

Reading Well for dementia is supported by Age UK, Alzheimer’s Society, Bangor University, British Psychological Society, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, Carers UK, Dementia UK, Improvement Cymru, Innovations in Dementia, National Academy of Social Prescribing, National Association for Primary Care, Royal College of General Practitioners, Royal College of Nursing and Royal College of Psychiatrists. Co-production partner, Innovations in Dementia, ensured the views of people affected by dementia informed all aspects of developing this list.