Heading for Dementia

<p><strong>An unflinchingly honest exploration of dementia and football from 1970s Bolton, Burnley and Blackpool striker Paul Fletcher.</strong></p><p>Written with respected football writer Dave Thomas, author of more than 30 football books.</p><p>Features a contribution from Bryony Hill, whose late husband, the famous footballer and TV personality Jimmy Hill, was a dementia sufferer.</p><p>The number of footballers who have succumbed to dementia is horrifying. A name appears in the press almost weekly of a player who has been diagnosed or has passed away. Paul’s investigation shines a light, in particular, on the sufferers who have emerged from his main club, Burnley:</p><ul><li>In the 1970s, Paul Fletcher headed a ball for a living at Bolton, Burnley and Blackpool</li><li>Today, he wonders what the future will hold: is he experiencing normal age-related memory loss or early dementia?</li><li>He reflects on his career, his achievements and the things he does not want to forget</li><li>He looks at the links between heading footballs and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) and asks, are the football authorities doing enough?</li><li>He remembers and honours those players with dementia who have passed away, and highlights the plight of the victims still living but suffering, and uncovers their stories</li></ul><p><strong>This book examines the nature of dementia and the perils of heading a football for a living through a deeply personal insider account. It’s a must-read for anyone who cares about the beautiful game.</strong></p>