One element at the heart of effective service provision is an understanding of the service user's needs. This book unravels some of the common misunderstandings between people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and providers of support services, and offers advice on how to ens…
One element at the heart of effective service provision is an understanding of the service user's needs. This book unravels some of the common misunderstandings between people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and providers of support services, and offers practical advice on …
"The role of caregiver in cancer care has expanded tremendously in recent years. People with cancer are living longer, and many cancer treatments once done in a hospital are now performed in an outpatient setting. In addition, hospital patients may be discharged early, often whi…
Caregivers of cancer survivors and newly diagnosed patients are problem-solvers who often need rapid "on the job" training, as provided in this easy-to-use book. Whether caring for one's self at home or providing care for a loved one, this indispensable quick reference can help …
Part memoir, part recovery manual, Brain, Heal Thyself is a guidebook for unexpected caregivers. Siles recounts moment-by-moment the journey of her friend Eve's near-fatal aneurysm to ER to rehab center to at-home care and, finally, to recovery. Includes visualizations and subli…
"Part memoir, part recovery manual, Brain, Heal Thyself is a guidebook for unexpected caregivers. Siles recounts moment-by-moment the journey of her friend Eve's near-fatal aneurysm to ER to rehab center to at-home care and, finally, to recovery. Includes visualizations and subl…
"Part memoir, part recovery manual, Brain, Heal Thyself is a guidebook for unexpected caregivers. Siles recounts moment-by-moment the journey of her friend Eve's near-fatal aneurysm to ER to rehab center to at-home care and, finally, to recovery. Includes visualizations and subl…
Little is known about the experiences of children living in families affected by severe and enduring mental illness. Drawing on the experiences of 40 families, this text presents the perspectives of children (young carers), their parents and the key professionals in contact with…
This is a touching, illustrated story of Tony's father and how dementia slowly took him away from his family. The title is a reference to his last words to his son - on a day when Tony had spent the day in the care home with no sign of recognition. The book is framed as a chat b…
