A Bible for Individuals and Families Planning Care Services

August 26, 2006 (Press Release) -- The ‘Grey Pound’ Care Revolution is an innovative new book that will help families and individuals through the process of choosing the best care possible, either for themselves, or for elders with physical illness or diminished mental ability who are unable to lead a totally independent lifestyle within their own homes.

Planning is important to ensure that we continue to live with dignity and fulfilment, even when we may need extra assistance to help us achieve this. Following the invaluable guidelines provided by the author, Clare Kirkman, this book will alleviate the worry that many families or individuals face about their elderly relatives or themselves being placed in a sub-standard care home, or receiving inadequate homecare services.

With so many studies and undercover documentaries that have identified and assessed abuse that appears to be prevalent in some care homes, families and individuals need absolute reassurance and peace of mind that they have selected the best possible facility available that falls within their budget.

With almost 10,000 care homes and over 4,600 domiciliary care companies in the UK, finding appropriate, safe, professional and affordable services can be stressful and confusing. Throughout this book, the author guides you through the process of:

• Finding Quality Services
• Choosing Care Options (advantages and disadvantages):
• Residential Homes
• Respite and Rehabilitation Care
• Domiciliary Care
• Obtaining inspection reports and personal recommendations
• Asking the right questions
• Enlisting the support of professionals e.g. doctors, dentists, opticians, chiropodists etc.
• Interviewing prospective carers and professionals and compiling a detailed job specification and application form
• Arranging Care Home and Domiciliary Care Services
• Funding Care

The book also provides information on abuse, the results of brochure research on care providers and an overview of the national minimum standards for care homes and domiciliary care agencies.

There are currently no other books on the market that address the issues and concerns of those seeking care services, despite the fact that with 1 in 6 people in the UK is currently over the age of 65 and that the demand for care services is increasing dramatically.

Not only will this book be an indispensable, one-stop resource for families and individuals seeking care, but will also aid those who are unhappy with current standards of existing care being provided and will act as a constant reference in continuing to monitor the services that they, or a relative is receiving. The audience for this book will extend to GPs, hospital discharge teams, district nurses and anyone in the care profession who is concerned about safe recruitment practices.

For further information and details on how to purchase a copy of the book, please contact:

Dr Kal Karim
Perfect Publishers Ltd
23 Maitland Avenue
Cambridge
CB4 1TA
Tel: + 44 (0) 1223 424422
Fax: + 44 (0) 1223 424414
Email: kal@perfectpublishers.co.uk
http://www.perfectpublishers.co.uk

or

Clare Kirkman
Kirkman Handbooks
Chremma House
14 London Road
Guildford
Surrey
GU1 2AG
Email: clare@kirkmanhandbooks.com