Learning to let go
Subtitle: making the transition into residential care
By: Penelope Wilcock
Publisher: Lion
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Oxford, England
Language: eng
Number of pages: 159
ISBN-13: 9780745953984
Subjects: Older people; Old age homes; Religious life; Nursing homes; Care
Description: How do we, and those who are involved in our care, make wise choices? This book deals with two aspects: the concerns and responsibilities of those entering residential care, and the concerns and responsibilities of those (professionals, volunteers, pastors, family members and friends) who can offer support to ease the struggle of transition.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Starting to think about a care home; title: Family and friends; title: Affirming people as unique individuals; title: The people and the place; title: Learning to let go begins now.