Dementia and Mental Illness in Older People by Elaine Murphy
In Britain today more women are caring for old people than for babies. Dementia and other mental illnesses in old age affect one in ten of the elderly population and create an enormous burden for relatives. This practical guide written primarily for the general public is updated with information on the new community care legislation. It explains what dementia is, where to go for help, how to get in contact with specialist hospital services, community psychiatric nurses and home helps and offers advice on how to cope with day-to-day problems.
Elaine Murphy is an Irish playwright. Her debut play Little Gem (Dublin Fringe Festival then Traverse Theatre, Ebinburgh) won the Fishamble New Writing Award and the 2009 Carol Tambor Best of Edinburgh Award, and was nominated for Best New Play at the Irish Times Theatre Awards.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780333579695 |
| ISBN 10 | 0333579690 |
| Title | Dementia and Mental Illness in Older People |
| Author | Elaine Murphy |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Pan Macmillan |
| Year published | 1993-07-01 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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