What about me : a guide for caring - managing the challenges of caring for a person with a disability
Ryan, Terry2009
Books, Manuscripts
This book provides an insight into the challenges of caring for a person with a disability. It is a practical approach that enables parents, siblings and others to better manage the demands of providing lifelong care
Main title:
What about me : a guide for caring - managing the challenges of caring for a person with a disability / Terry Ryan & Christopher Ryan
Author:
Imprint:
Melbourne David Lovell Publishing 2009
Collation:
248 p. illustrations
Contents:
Introduction: About this guide -- Part One: Who really cares? -- Family -- Mothers, fathers, sons, daughters -- Carers -- Organisations -- Professionals -- Part Two: Being just a parent is not enough -- Crisis -- Acceptance -- Coping -- Information -- Exclusion -- Care accommodation -- Respite care -- Brothers and sisters -- Stress -- Part Three: Wise parent planning: A time of change -- Making change happen -- The good life -- Rights -- Choice -- Friendship -- Guardianship and advocacy -- Conflict of interest -- Part four: Family care -- A strong parent -- Personal care -- The person -- Power and influence -- Inclusion -- Value -- Good caring -- Role models -- Long-term care accommodation -- Safeguards -- Charter -- Independence -- Financial independence -- Part five: Peace of mind -- Serendipity -- Appendices
ISBN:
9781863551229 (pbk)
Dewey class:
362.042 WHA
Local class:
362.042
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
83762
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | NADO Collection | 362.042 WHA | Available |
| Penrith | NADO Collection | 362.042 WHA | Available |