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

(Paperback, Main)

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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.

Reviews

'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, journalist and health and care specialist

'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

'About Dementia: The One-Stop Guide' - -

'An invaluable resource' - Psychologist

Author Bio

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.

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