Preserving Precious Memories: Recording The Life Stories Of People Living With Dementia

WILLIAM HAY: Former probation officer, university lecturer and researcher in health and social care specialising in criminal justice. Has a PhD and been involved in two major research projects: a Home Office study into how order is maintained in maximum security prisons; and a study of the legal and social issues that emerge when separating parents are in dispute over arrangements for their children in terms of contact and residence following their separation.

TALK: Based upon a National Lottery funded two-year project undertaken by the LifeStories team based within Tavistock Area Support Service (TASS) in the Anchorage Centre.

The talk will cover various aspects of the project including the importance of recording the life stories of people with dementia both for themselves, their families and wider society, together with the ethical and practical aspects involved.