Dear Life: On Caring for the Elderly

Discover the profound insights within 'Dear Life: On Caring for the Elderly.' This essential read, authored by renowned writer Karen Hitchcock, delves deep into the realities of caring for the elderly, offering a blend of poignant case studies and expert analysis. With 160 pages of compelling content, this book challenges the stereotype of the elderly as burdensome, instead illustrating their humanity, complexity, and the importance of compassionate care. In a society poised for an increasing ageing population, Hitchcock argues for a paradigm shift in how we perceive and provide for our seniors. Explore critical topics including end-of-life decisions, frailty, and the pervasive issues surrounding dementia. As a reader, you'll gain a profound understanding of how to rethink care for the elderly, advocating for their dignity and well-being. 'Dear Life' is perfect for caregivers, family members, and anyone interested in gerontology and elder care. This moving narrative is not just a book; it’s a call to action for a more empathetic and informed society. Get your copy today at Smartfox NZ, complete with FREE shipping, and embrace the responsibility of caring for our elderly loved ones.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781863958165
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2016
Publisher: Black Inc
Pages: 160


Description:
'The elderly, the frailareour society. They are our parents and grandparents, our carers and neighbours, and they are every one of us in the not-too-distant future. . . They are not a growing cost to be managed or a burden to be shifted or a horror to be hidden away, but people whose needs require us to change'

In Dear Life, using vivid and moving case studies, Karen Hitchcock show what care for the elderly and dying is really like - both the good and the bad. With honesty and deep experience, she looks at end-of-life decisions and over-treatment, frailty and dementia.

Throughout she argues against the creeping tendency to see the elderly as a 'burden' - difficult, hopeless, expensive and homogenous. We must plan for a future when more of us will be old, Hitchcock argues, with the aim of making that time better, not shorter. An we must change our institution and society to meet the needs of an ageing population. Dear Life is a landmark book by one of Australia's most powerful writers.


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