Bilingualism and dementia: how some patients lose their second language and rediscover their first
Alternative title Bilingualism and Dementia
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Murphy D, Ni Loingsigh A, Birnie I & Bak TH (2019) Bilingualism and dementia: how some patients lose their second language and rediscover their first [Bilingualism and Dementia]. The Convesation. 11.11.2019. https://theconversation.com/bilingualism-and-dementia-how-some-patients-lose-their-second-language-and-rediscover-their-first-126631
Abstract
Loss of language skills is a common effect of dementia, and research suggests that the resulting challenges may be more complex for bilingual dementia patients and their carers. The article describes the findings of a Gaelic-language, theatre-based workshop held in Glasgow in 2019 that brought together healthcare professionals, volunteers, community activists, dementia researchers, translation experts, writers and actors. The workshop was organised around a reading of a new play performed by the Gaelic language group, Theatre Tog-¨¬.
Keywords
Dementia; Bilingualism; Multilingualism; Gaelic; Welsh language; Native language
| Status | Published |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 30/11/2019 |
| Publication date online | 30/11/2019 |
| Publisher | The Conversation |
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| Place of publication | UK |
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Lectureship in French and Francophone, French