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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
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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.
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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...Paperback$2799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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Carers and Caring: The One-Stop Guide by June Andrews is praised for its comprehensive and informative nature, offering real-life advice and clear guidance for those caring for loved ones. It's considered an essential resource for both current carers and those who might need care in the future, providing valuable insights during critical life transitions.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781800810006
Publisher: Profile Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 26 May 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Souvenir Press Ltd
Edition: Main
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 22.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 220g
Pages: 288
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
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