A book that captures the life stories of Oldham residents with dementia, and their carers, will launch officially with an event at Oldham Library on Friday (17 February).

“Life Story Work with People with Dementia: Ordinary lives, Extraordinary people” explores the life story approach to helping to care for people with dementia and explains how it all began in Oldham.

The life story approach involves care staff working with carers and relatives of a person with dementia to build up a knowledge and understanding of the individual’s background. This can help them to provide better, more personal care and support.