Caregiving

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Impossible to read with dry eyes or an unaltered mindset' Sunday Times 'Illuminating and beautiful' Cathy Rentzenbrink ...

Six million people in the UK, often unnoticed by the rest of us, provide unpaid care for disabled or elderly relatives, friends or neighbours. Their job is long, lonely and hard, yet there is limited support and no formal training. As a result, carers...

Six million people in the UK, often unnoticed by the rest of us, provide unpaid care for disabled or elderly relatives, friends or neighbours. Their job is long, lonely and hard, yet there is limited support and no formal training. As a result, carers...

'The work of a natural storyteller ... All kinds of brilliant' JON McGREGOR'I am in love with Kate's storytelling, her ability to see the person and her fabulous, dry humour. This is a book about caring, and it's also a book about being in love with...

***A Waterstones Best Books of 2022 pick***'David Haslam is uniquely placed to reflect on how healthcare has lost its way, what needs to be done to fix it and why all of us are responsible for doing so... The importance and timeliness of his messages...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781959096108Author Debra KostiwFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Answers about Alzheimers IncPublisher Answers about Alzheimers IncWeight(grams)...

'A beautiful and important book that is both deeply engaging and usefully practical. I loved it.' CATHY RENTZENBRINK'An insightful and well-timed book ... forces us to confront the stereotypes - and prejudices - we hold.' SUNDAY TIMES'profoundly...

This book presents a sensitive account of the challenges faced by adult children when making difficult decisions about care for and with their ageing parents in later life. It offers new insights into the practical, emotional and physical effects that...

As seen on Channel 4's Steph's Packed Lunch!No Life Too Small is the joyful and inspiring story of the world's first animal hospice, celebrating the power and beauty of nature, the strength of the human and animal spirit, and the importance of love,...

THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLERNOW A MAJOR TV DRAMA'The next Mr Bates v the Post Office poised to shake up Britain' Big Issue'If you're wondering whether to turn the page and read it, my message is simple: please do' Michael Rosen'A book replete with...

Adult social care was the first major social policy domain in England to be transferred from the state to the market. There is now a forty-year period to look back at to consider the thinking behind the strategy, the impacts on commissioners and...

Most people with far-advanced illness wish to be cared for at home for as long as possible. The challenge of providing good palliative care at home is therefore of major importance for family doctors, nurses and all those committed to maintaining the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781646113927Author Gail WeatherillFormat PaperbackPage Count 184Imprint Rockridge PressPublisher Rockridge PressWeight(grams) 340gDimensions(mm) 229mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780976480679Author Mary Kathleen KearseFormat PaperbackPage Count 472Imprint Lymph NotesPublisher Lymph NotesWeight(grams) 685gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm...

Exam Board: SQALevel: HigherSubject: CareFirst Teaching: August 2018First Exam: June 2019Develop the values, knowledge, skills and understanding that you need to succeed in your course and become a reflective care worker. Care in Practice combines clear...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781956947007Author Nurse Practitioner Katie DuncanFormat PaperbackPage Count 88Imprint Katie DuncanPublisher Katie DuncanWeight(grams) 127gDimensions(mm)...

One of the most powerful ways we can care for our future is to create a Power of Attorney. This simple document allows an appointed person to make decisions for us in the case that we can no longer do so ourselves. But what does it mean to be someone's...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780995186606Author Karen TyrellFormat PaperbackPage Count 30Imprint Personalized Dementia Solutions Inc.Publisher Personalized Dementia Solutions Inc...

Healthcare providers in the American medical system may find that patients from different cultures bring unfamiliar expectations, anxieties, and needs into the examination room. To provide optimal care for all patients, it is important to see differences...

What is meant by 'spiritual care'? How can we assess and communicate the needs of a child in hospital effectively if we each have conflicting interpretations of 'spiritual'?This book proposes that we use a language of 'connectedness', which can fully...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781784529291Author Andrew A ParsonsFormat PaperbackPage Count 200Imprint Panoma PressPublisher Rethink PressWeight(grams) 414gDimensions(mm) 203mm * 127mm *...

'Heartfelt, honest, illuminating and wise' Julia Samuel, author of This Too Shall Pass.Perfect for fans of This Is Going to Hurt. Grief. Anger. Joy. Fear. Distraction. Disgust. Hope. All emotions we expect to encounter over our lifetime. But what if this...

With over 3.5 million copies sold, the bestselling guide to understanding and caring for people with dementia is now completely revised and updated!For 40 years, The 36-Hour Day has been the leading work in the field for caregivers of those with dementia...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781943634019Author Eileen B AndersonFormat PaperbackPage Count 158Imprint Bright Friends ProductionsPublisher Bright Friends ProductionsWeight(grams) 218g

***A Waterstones Best Books of 2022 pick***'David Haslam is uniquely placed to reflect on how healthcare has lost its way, what needs to be done to fix it and why all of us are responsible for doing so... The importance and timeliness of his messages...

'Brilliant' -- Matt HaigIn 2016, Isabel Hardman's mind, in her own words, 'stopped working' as she fell prey to severe depression and anxiety. She took time off on long-term sick leave and despite several relapses has returned to work with a much...

'A wonderful book' - Dr. Rangan Chatterjee'Highly convincing' - Daily Express'Pioneering' - The Telegraph'The strength of the book lies in its description of how community life can have a transformative effect on individuals' - British Journal of General...

What lies behind England's crisis in adult social care, why has real change been so hard and what can be done? Ensuring effective, sustainable and affordable care and support for people of all ages is an urgent public policy challenge. This vital book...

From the thought leaders at Boston Consulting Group come lessons on how leading health systems around the world are delivering patient-centered, value-based care by focusing on the health outcomes that matter to patients.Delivering better health outcomes...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781741140514Author E Joy BowlesFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Allen & UnwinPublisher Taylor & FrancisWeight(grams) 340g

This indispensable guide aims to be a one-stop-shop for the huge percentage of the population who, now or later, find themselves in a caring role, whether that involves shopping for a housebound neighbour, or giving up work to care full-time for a...

THE INTERNATIONAL BEST SELLER FEATURING INTERVIEWS WITH DR ANTHONY FAUCI, DAME SALLY DAVIES AND DR JIM DOWN For every doctor there is that one patient, whose story touches them in a way they didn't...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE ORWELL PRIZE FOR POLITICAL WRITING Long before the pandemic, care work has been underpaid and its values disregarded. In this remarkable and compassionate book, Madeleine Bunting speaks to those on the front line of the care...

'A beautiful and moving book that vividly brings home the challenges faced by those with dementia and their carers' Sir Tony RobinsonA moving and beautifully illustrated book that captures the real life tales of people living with dementia, as told by...

'Uplifting and honest, [Tender is] about resilience and learning to look after oneself so as to be better able to care for others.' KATE MOSSE'A beautiful and important book that is both deeply engaging and usefully practical. I loved it.' CATHY...

The beloved best seller has been revised and expanded for the fifth edition.Jolene Brackey has a vision: that we will soon look beyond the challenges of Alzheimer's disease to focus more of our energies on creating moments of joy. When people have...

A diagnosis of Parkinson's disease is as disorienting as it is devastating. The Complete Guide for People With Parkinson's Disease and Their Loved Ones helps make sense of what comes next and what can be done, not just for those suffering from the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780897936057Author Diana B. DenholmFormat PaperbackPage Count 168Imprint Hunter House Inc.,U.S.Publisher Hunter House Inc.,U.S.Weight(grams) 0g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781585424627Author Roberta SatowFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint TarcherPerigeePublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 272g

***BUSINESS BOOK AWARDS 2022 SHORTLISTED TITLE***"I cannot recommend this book highly enough." - Dr. Sarah Eagger, consultant psychiatrist Give yourself the kind of care you give others and create a personalized toolkit of simple and effective strategies...