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OverviewCaring for a partner, child, relative or friend can be hugely rewarding and make a huge difference to the quality of life of those we love. In the same breath it can be exhausting, frustrating and very, very lonely. Many carers say they feel unrecognised and unsupported, baffled by the challenges of getting help, ashamed of the anger and resentment they sometimes feel towards the person they're caring for. This survival guide aims to be a one-stop-shop for the huge percentage of the population who, sooner or later, will find themselves in a caring role, whether that involves shopping for a housebound neighbour, or giving up work to care full-time for a disabled child or confused parent. Section One focuses on what carers need to know to do the job: how to find a way through the care maze of health, local authority and voluntary agencies; guidance on day to day practicalities; financial and employment rights; dealing with emergencies; plus keeping care under review. Section Two - in a departure from other literature for carers - puts equal emphasis on helping carers care for themselves. It looks at the difficult feelings that go hand in hand with caring, how relationships are affected, and protecting carers' own health and happiness including crash courses on time management and assertiveness. There's also guidance on what to do when carers stop coping, plus preparing emotionally and practically for the time when caring comes to an end. Finally, the book has an extensive resource section intended to arm carers with all the phone numbers, addresses and websites they need to ensure they don't just survive but thrive in their caring roles. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jane MatthewsPublisher: Little, Brown Book Group Imprint: How To Books Ltd Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 0.363kg ISBN: 9781845280963ISBN 10: 1845280962 Pages: 182 Publication Date: 24 February 2006 Audience: General/trade , General Replaced By: 9781845281946 Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Out of stock Table of Contents1. Becoming a carer; 2. Finding your way through the care maze; 3. The carer assessment; 4. Working with the professionals; 5. Money matters; 6. More on money; 7. Working carers; 8. Caring at home; 9. Healthy minds and healthy bodies; 10. How relationships are affected; 11. So, how are you feeling? 12. Sharing the caring roles; 13. Getting support for you; 14. Reviewing where you are; 15. Residential care; 16. Beyond caringReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |