Choices for the Carer of an Elderly Relative
- ISBN-10
- 0862423759
- ISBN-13
- 9780862423759
- Category
- Caregivers
- Pages
- 136
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2004-02-28
- Author
- Marina Lewycka
Description
This book aims to help people make decisions about how to care for an elderly person, encouraging readers to assess their own circumstances and priorities. Included are sections on the legal and financial implications, and how to involve the whole family.
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