Being A Good Carer
eBook - ePub

Being A Good Carer

An Invaluable Guide to Looking After Others – And Yourself

  1. English
  2. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Being A Good Carer

An Invaluable Guide to Looking After Others – And Yourself

About this book

Being a Good Carer is essential reading for anyone who cares for an elderly person, whether as a professional or as a loved one, in its promotion of the role dignity and respect should play. This accessible and detailed guide includes practical tips, checklists for best practice, and case studies from a wide range of carers that addresses solutions to common problems and giving expert advice on how to deliver compassionate and dignified care to older people. It is easy to read and provides anecdotal experience from carers and tips from the experts. Uniquely, Amanda Waring also provides support and guidance for the carer, on how to maintain energy and commitment, recognise the signs of compassion fatigue and where to get help if you need it. Essential reading for anyone who cares for an elderly person, whether as a professional or as a loved one, Being a Good Carer advocates for dignity and respect for all.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Dedication
  5. Contents
  6. Acknowledgements
  7. Foreword
  8. Introduction
  9. 1 How to Care as Relatives for Loved Ones
  10. 2 How to Care for Someone with Dementia
  11. 3 How to Support Personal Care and Daily Living
  12. 4 How to Care for Yourself and Prevent Burnout
  13. 5 How to Support Creativity and Activity
  14. 6 How to Support Emotional and Spiritual Needs
  15. 7 How to Give Compassionate End of Life Care
  16. 8 How to Ensure Dignified Care
  17. Appendix I: Being a Home Care Worker
  18. Appendix II: How to Write a Care Plan
  19. Afterword: Honouring the Elders
  20. Bibliography and Further Reading
  21. Resources
  22. About the Author