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Just in case ... making a home for elderly people | Author(s) | Pat Howard |
Publisher | Third Age Press, London, 2000 |
Pages | 186 pp |
Source | Third Age Press Ltd., 6 Parkside Gardens, London SW19 5EY. |
Keywords | Care homes ; Residents [care homes] ; Care home staff ; Memory and Reminiscence ; Warwick. |
Annotation | There is widespread interest in the care of older people; and this book describes through personal narratives the experiences of working as a volunteer, a care assistant and an owner/manager of a care home in Leamington Spa. The author demonstrates how difficulties, disabilities and loss can be dealt with with humanity, to contribute to a good quality of life. She offers advice and reassurance to anyone considering moving into a home or looking for a home for someone else. The book also aims to inspire and encourage anyone working with older people. (RH). |
Accession Number | CPA-000705001 B |
Classmark | KW: KX: QRM: DB: 8WD |
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