Carers and caring : the one-stop guide : how to care for older relatives and friends - with tips for managing finances and accessing the right support / June Andrews.
By: Andrews, June [author.]
.Series: One-stop guides (Oxford, England): Publisher: London : Souvenir Press, 2022Description: 271 pages.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781800810006; 9781782839606.Subject(s): Older people -- CareDDC classification: 362.6 | Item type | Current library | Collection | Class number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
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| Book | Millbank Millbank Reading Room | Wellbeing Collection | MILLBANK 362.6 AND (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 021596 |
What sort of person becomes a carer? -- Why might an older person need care? -- Money -- Family dynamics -- Your own health -- Change and letting go -- The big list : an A to Z of practical hints -- Afterword -- Useful contacts and resources.
"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 practical, emotional and administerial challenges of supporting a loved one. Dementia specialist Professor June Andrews offers accessible advice on : daily care such as physical assistance and meal preparation; managing your time, finances and family dynamics; accessing resources from the NHS and social care services; considering the transition from at-home to nursing home care. Both sympathetic and practical, Carers and Caring will help you navigate your role as a carer, supporting you as you support your loved one."-- Provided by author.