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Illustrated with individual case stories, this book covers physical, social, and financial needs, across the stages of immediate, intermediate and advanced care. It is useful as a practical companion for those caring for, or responsible for the care of, an elderly friend or relative.
1. Managing a change -- 2. After a bereavement: service utilities and financial issues -- 3. Financial matters including benefits and entitlements -- 4. Getting about -- 5. First steps : occupational therapy assessment and aids and equipment -- 6. Social needs -- 7. Recognizing medical problems including dealing with accidents and admission to hospital -- 8. Problems with nutrition -- 9. Dealing with dementia -- 10. Care agencies and professional carers -- 11. Choosing a care of nursing home -- 12. Wills and probate -- 13. Caring for the carer.
Mary Jordan ; foreword by Philip Wroughton.
Includes bibliographical references and index.