Human Forever
Searching the World for a Better Life with Dementia
$31.06
- Paperback
256 pages
- Release Date
17 September 2026
Summary
‘Toebes’ vision for the future of care is one in which we all pitch in’ - The Times
After his international bestselling book The Housemates made headlines across Europe, Teun Toebes travelled to explore how communities and care systems are handling dementia care across the world, from South Africa to New Zealand, Norway to Japan. This extraordinary book is powerful, revealing and uplifting, and suggests cross-cultural ideas for making the future more hopeful and inclusive for…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780715656570 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0715656570 |
| Author: | Teun Toebes, Jonathan de Jong |
| Publisher: | Duckworth Books |
| Imprint: | September Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 17 September 2026 |
| Weight: | 297g |
| Dimensions: | 24mm x 139mm x 208mm |
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Critics Review
PRAISE FOR THE HOUSEMATES
‘Celebrates the joy of intergenerational living, and questions whether we might treat old people differently’ Fabulous magazine
‘A young Dutchman’s compelling account of his decision to move into a care home shines a light on a system that erodes self-worth’ Observer
‘There are plenty of uplifting and charming moments at Friday night drinks and chats with his new eighty and ninety-something friends, as they swap notes on clothes, their love lives and their lives before. But there is real urgency at the core of this book’ The Times
‘Captivating’ Daily Express
Teun Toebes
Teun Toebes, dubbed the ‘Greta Thunberg of healthcare,’ started his career in nursing and care ethics. He evolved into an international healthcare innovator who fights to improve the quality of life for people touched by dementia across the globe. He has received many awards and is a popular speaker at international conferences and in the media. The Housemates was translated into English, German, Italian, and Arabic and was a number-one bestseller in the Netherlands.
Jonathan de Jong is a multi-award-winning documentary filmmaker and bestselling author. His work is characterized by social and human stories that are highly impactful. Together with Teun Toebes, he wrote The Housemates and Human Forever, and created the international hit documentary of the same name.
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