UNDERSTANDING FAMILY CARE
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: Open University; Open University Press
Published: January 1, 1997
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 194
ISBN-13: 9780335195749
Subjects: Community care; Family welfare; Health systems & services; Human Services; Services For The Aged; Services For The Mentally & Physically Challenged (General); Social Science; Caregivers; Home care; Older people; People with disabilities
First sentence: This quote from one of Buchman's essays captures very well some of the themes and dilemmas about contemporary care.
Description: Based on several years research conducted by the authors, Understanding Family Care integrates a number of theories and perspectives in order to provide a more holistic understanding of the needs of carers. Emphasis is placed on providing a balanced picture which recognizes both the burdens and satisfactions of caring, in addition to the coping efforts that carers employ. A new longitudinal model of caring is described and the various stages and processes are explored.

Although the focus is primarily on the carer the perspectives of the cared-for person are not ignored and a model is presented which aids the integration of disparate viewpoints. In addition to theoretical and methodological debates, implications for policy and practice are fully explored.

. Understanding Family Care is recommended reading for practitioners and managers in the health and social services, as well as students of social science, nursing, gerontology and social work.
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