Description
Book SynopsisThis is the first book in the Support for Friends and Family series. Aiming to help friends, family and carers to understand both the practical and personal issues that can arise from the task of caring, this book provides useful suggestions on ways to make the experience easier for the carer and those around them.
Trade ReviewThis book is essential reading. John Costello's style is uncomplicated and personable, encouraging and reflective. He combines practical advice for coping day to day with sensitive discussion of the often avoided subjects of end of life care and the complexity of pain management. It also contains a wealth of information about sources of support and readers will find that they return to consult the book time and time again. Pat Ridgway, Motor Neurone Disease Association
Table of ContentsIntroduction
1. On becoming a carer
2. Practical problems and issues
3. Challenges, difficulties and problems
4. Specific activities of daily living
5. Providing psychological support
6. Care at the end of life
7. Getting help and support
Useful contacts
Glossary
