By Saima S. Ali – Registered Nurse, Bioethicist, Clinical Educator & Student Researcher

 

Welcome to the official page of Fragments of Grace: Dementia, Dignity, and the Duty to Care—a groundbreaking book by Saima S. Ali that reshapes the conversation on dementia care.

Are you a nurse, carer, or family member feeling overwhelmed or underprepared in the face of dementia?
Are you seeking stories that resonate, frameworks that guide, and tools that uplift?
Are you ready to lead from where you are—with clinical competence and deep compassion?

This book is for you..

Explore how real-life stories meet evidence-based insight. Discover how grace and excellence come together at the heart of care. Let this book be your companion on the path to dignified, ethical, and person-centred dementia care.

Are you a nurse, carer, or family member feeling overwhelmed or underprepared in the face of dementia?

Are you seeking stories that resonate, frameworks that guide, and tools that uplift?

Are you ready to lead from where you are, with clinical competence and deep compassion?

• 20+ real-world stories from aged care floors across Australia.
  
  Clinical reflections aligned with modern aged care standards.

• Insights on trauma-informed, culturally responsive care.

• A practical “Hope-in-Action Toolkit” for carers and teams.

• Bold visions for the future of dementia and ageing care, including home-based

• support, community engagement, and the Gold Standard of Grace + Clinical Competence

Whether you’re a seasoned clinician, a family caregiver, or a policy advocate, Fragments of Grace will speak to your heart and strengthen your practice.