Carers : ageing and disability / edited by Justin Healey.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Healey, Justin.

Series:

Issues in society (Balmain, N.S.W.) ; v. 342.

Issues in society ; v. 342

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Care of the sick.

Aging.

Disabilities.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (60 pages) : colour illustrations.

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Thirroul, NSW, Australia : Spinney Press, 2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Currently around 2.9 million Australians provide unpaid help and support to a family member or friend who has a disability, mental illness, chronic condition, terminal illness or who is aged and frail. Carers are a key but often unacknowledged part of Australia's health system. The annual replacement value of care was estimated in 2010 to be over 40 billion. Carers come from all walks of life, and spend on average about 40 hours per week providing care for many of the most vulnerable people in our community. At some stage in our lives, most of us will be, or need, a carer. Caring can be personally rewarding, but it is also a role with many demands and challenges, including financial hardship, strains on health and wellbeing, social isolation and career disadvantage.

Contents:

Chapter 1. Carers in Australia

Chapter 2. Informal disability and aged care.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781921507809

1921507802

OCLC:

792684643

Publisher Number:

9786613633200