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'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.
Choosing a care home is one of the more emotional and expensive
decisions that anyone ever has to make. You may be unprepared,
inexperienced, under time pressure and in an emotional whirlwind.
This book is designed to cut through this noise and offer clear,
practical advice for anyone who has to make this crucial decision.
Professor June Andrews looks at everything that you need to know,
from first deciding whether care is needed for someone, to choosing
a care home, to what happens next. She offers honest and sensible
information about costs, quality of care and accommodation, and
examines the finer details of what you might consider, such as
food, decor, medical services and religious arrangements. A good
care home is a reward for a life well spent, and providing that
care is a joy for the people who do it well. Avoiding the pitfalls,
and finding the right place is the first step.
'Exactly what is needed. Sensible advice from someone who really
knows what she is talking about.' John Humphrys Across the world,
50 million people live with dementia. Even more are affected by the
dementia of parents, partners, siblings or friends. But still, most
people who are diagnosed, or who are dealing with the diagnosis of
a loved one, feel as though they are alone. Dementia: The One-Stop
Guide aims to fill this gap, providing practical information and
support for living with, or caring for, someone with dementia. It
offers clear and sensible information about recognising symptoms,
getting help, managing financially, staying at home, treatment,
being a carer and staying positive. Updated to include new research
on sleep, exercise and reducing dementia risk, information on
inherited dementias and guidance on care homes and legal issues,
this guide will help those with dementia and their families make
sure that they can stay well and happy for as long as possible.
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