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Time of Change: A layman's guide...
Time of Change: A layman's guide through the complexities of old age
Jan Watts
A guide for those who have stumbled into what is quaintly referred to as “the golden years” and for those wonderful people who help, the carers. It provides information and advice on issues relating to where seniors choose to live and the services available.
Whether you are caring for an elderly spouse or relative, or planning for your own old age, this book is an indispensable addition to your reference library. Topics include:
- Aging
- Dementia
- Consequences of Alzheimers
- The three stages of Alzheimers
- Careers
- Independent living - The choice of where to live
- Making the home environment safe
- Community services - Helping the elderly stay in their own homes
- Identifying which services are needed
- Living with relatives
- Self care facilities - Retirement villages
- Choosing residential care
- Low care facilities - Hostels
- High care facilities - Nursing homes
- Nursing homes and the family
“With an ageing population and a shortage of affordable, accessible aged care, many in the community are uncertain about how best to assist and care for their loved ones. Time of Change is a remarkably detailed, wide-ranging guide to the attitudes, requirements, and care of older Australians. Jan Watts has succeeded in compiling a comprehensive and very readable guide for the families of the elderly in making critical decisions about care.”
Natasha Stott Despoja
Senator for South Australia
3 November 2003
N.B. This is written specifically for those facing conditions in N.S.W., Australia.
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- Paperback: AUS $14.95
- E-Book: AUS $5.25
- Large Print: AUS $19.95*
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