Older People: Their Support and Care

Intended as a broad backcloth against which age and ageing can be studied, this book is aimed at those who are new to the support and care of older people, whether they are care assistants, nursing auxiliaries, support workers or voluntary workers. It is written from a practical perspective with numerous case studies and exercises for completion. The author recognizes that, as the population profile tends towards an older and still ageing society, it becomes increasingly important for the "caring" groups to understand old people. She covers the lives that old people lead, their needs and contributions, and looks at both community and institutional settings.