Description
'The vital guide to old-age care NO family can afford to ignore' Mail on Sunday 'Designed to lead carers through the emotional minefield of attempting to look after family and loved ones, primarily at home but also in care homes' The Sunday Times Scotland Whether due to old age, illness or disability, more and more of us are becoming carers to loved ones. Carers and Caring is a complete handbook for anyone in a caring role, guiding you through the everyday administrative and emotional challenges of supporting a loved one. Dementia specialist Professor June Andrews offers accessible advice on: - Managing your time, finances and family dynamics - Accessing resources from the NHS and social care services - Daily care such as physical assistance and meal preparation - Considering the transition from at-home to nursing home care. Practical, comprehensive and compassionate, Carers and Caring will be both a resource and a comfort as you navigate your role as a carer, supporting you as you support your loved one.
A reassuring, expert-informed handbook for ordinary people caring for loved ones
About the Author
June Andrews is an international dementia specialist adviser, and professor emeritus in dementia studies. She has received a Fellowship of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), the highest honour awarded to nurses in the UK, and in 2016 she was awarded an OBE. She advises families, organisations and governments across the world. Follow @profjuneandrews on Twitter
Reviews
The vital guide to old-age care NO family can afford to ignore * Mail on Sunday *
Designed to lead carers through the emotional minefield of attempting to look after family and loved ones, primarily at home but also in care homes * The Sunday Times Scotland *
Can give some much needed advice to those who find themselves looking after a friend or loved one * Cotswolds Lifestyle *
There is no more informed and informative guide to help you than this -- Philip Darbyshire, retired professor of nursing
An essential handbook for anyone who who cares for loved ones, and for everyone who might one day need care -- Pennie Taylor, health and care journalist
A gem of a book filled with real life advice ... Offers clear guidance during an important life transition -- Duncan Glassey, founder and managing director of Wealthflow
Book Information
ISBN 9781800810006
Author June Andrews
Format Paperback
Page Count 288
Imprint Souvenir Press Ltd
Publisher Profile Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 220g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 128mm * 22mm
A reassuring, expert-informed handbook for ordinary people caring for loved ones
About the Author
June Andrews is an international dementia specialist adviser, and professor emeritus in dementia studies. She has received a Fellowship of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), the highest honour awarded to nurses in the UK, and in 2016 she was awarded an OBE. She advises families, organisations and governments across the world. Follow @profjuneandrews on Twitter
Reviews
The vital guide to old-age care NO family can afford to ignore * Mail on Sunday *
Designed to lead carers through the emotional minefield of attempting to look after family and loved ones, primarily at home but also in care homes * The Sunday Times Scotland *
Can give some much needed advice to those who find themselves looking after a friend or loved one * Cotswolds Lifestyle *
There is no more informed and informative guide to help you than this -- Philip Darbyshire, retired professor of nursing
An essential handbook for anyone who who cares for loved ones, and for everyone who might one day need care -- Pennie Taylor, health and care journalist
A gem of a book filled with real life advice ... Offers clear guidance during an important life transition -- Duncan Glassey, founder and managing director of Wealthflow
Book Information
ISBN 9781800810006
Author June Andrews
Format Paperback
Page Count 288
Imprint Souvenir Press Ltd
Publisher Profile Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 220g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 128mm * 22mm
