Moving into Residential Care: A Practical Guide for Older People and Their Families

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Colleen Doyle Gail Roberts

Moving into Residential Care

A Practical Guide for Older People and Their Families

Colleen Doyle, Gail Roberts

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English

Jessica Kingsley
15 December 2017

Care of the elderly; Psychology; Coping with old age

Moving into care is a significant life event for older people and their families and often occurs at a time when other life stresses such as deaths of loved ones and health complications are paramount. This book directly addresses the psychological impact that move can have, and offers tips for making the transition as smooth as possible.

Based on material from interviews with a wide sample of people who had recently moved into care and a review of existing literature about the process, the guide follows the whole journey from considering a move into care, making the move and settling in, offering advice on each step of the way.

Case stories from people who have just made the transition help make this an approachable and accessible read for those about to move into care and a helpful tool for families and staff who will be assisting them.

By: Colleen Doyle, Gail Roberts
Imprint: Jessica Kingsley
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 164mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 194g
ISBN: 9781785921896
ISBN 10: 1785921894
Pages: 176
Publication Date: 15 December 2017
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Colleen Doyle is Professor of Aged Care at Australian Catholic University and Honorary Research Fellow at the National Ageing Research Institute.Gail Roberts is a Senior Project Officer in Research at the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, and an academic with the Wicking Dementia Research and Education Program, Faculty of Health, University of Tasmania.

Reviews for Moving into Residential Care: A Practical Guide for Older People and Their Families

A move to residential care is a major life transition, often occurring when people are already facing other challenges, such as illness or bereavement. For those contemplating such a move and their loved ones, Moving into Residential Care is an excellent resource for understanding both the practicalities and the psychosocial supports needed to help each person navigate the process. -- Allen Power, MD, Schlegel Chair in Aging and Dementia Innovation, Schlegel U. Waterloo Research Institute for Aging, Ontario, Canada