Bettina Kipper

My name is Bettina Kipper I am a freelance journalist, health and social services professional and have been working for years in everyday care and dementia care in seniors' facilities. My books are based on practical experience.

Why I write my books: a personal look at my inspiration

I write books to share my experiences from working as an everyday companion and dementia caregiver in seniors' facilities. My books are a combination of scientific findings, personal experiences and my insights into the concerns of older people. Through writing, I want to bring more attention to a topic that is often not given enough attention.

My books cover topics around dealing with people who have Alzheimer's disease or other dementias. I want to help support those who feel responsible for these people and give them a better understanding of how to deal with people with dementia. At the same time, my books should also serve as guides for those affected and their relatives. I also write my books because I want the voice of those who are not always easy to understand to be heard - namely those people who suffer from Alzheimer's or other dementias. My books are primarily about showing respect to those affected and treating them with understanding.

My experience in this area is invaluable. By using my own books in my work with older people and people with dementia, I have been able to see what goes down well with this target group and what does not. By being actively involved in my practice, I can keep my activation booklets and memory books up to date and see what works in practice, The biggest compliment I can get is when my residents enjoy what I develop for them. Through my own publications, I can actively engage with people and their needs and adapt my work to meet those needs. It is wonderful to see how much joy new and familiar things bring to people and their families. If you would like to find out more about my approaches and support me in my writing, please visit my website. There you will find a lot more information about my work.

As an everyday companion in several homes, I have noticed again and again how helpful it is

it is helpful to know the preferences and inclinations of those in need of care. In order to document these, I have

systematically collected questions and compiled them in the well-being directive. This is how the

"This is how I feel good book". A guide to writing your own well-being directive with the corresponding pages to fill in.

I am currently working on the "Aktiv" series, a monthly booklet for senior citizens' occupation. With puzzles and texts for the respective months. As the editor of the house magazine in the senior citizens' facility where I work, she knows what goes down well with the residents.

I designed the weekly planner "Everyday Companion with a Heart" according to the daily requirements of care workers, as it is difficult to depict the daily routine in a conventional calendar or planner.

My work with the people entrusted to me, their wishes and needs are very close to my heart. This is how new ideas are always created and reflected in my books.