Book description
I felt like a caged animal.' This damning indictment by Dame
Dorothy Tutin of her treatment in hospital at the age of 70 propelled
her daughter Amanda Waring into a crusade to ensure that all older
people in care are treated with kindness, compassion and dignity.
Amanda is now a widely respected filmmaker, public speaker and teacher
specialising in dignified care of the elderly. The Heart of Care
distils her experiences, covering such topics as the transition from
home or hospital to care home creating person-centred, compassionate
care homes coping with dementia creativity and activity in care
honouring and celebrating our elders maintaining spiritual and
emotional care The Heart of Care encourages all carers to look into
themselves and question their attitudes, prejudices and behaviour.
Combining anecdote, reminiscence, practical advice and role-model
exercises that really work, Amanda Waring gently motivates and
educates us all to be better carers. Acknowledging that the path can
be hard, she includes tips and advice to keep carers engaged and
motivated when the going gets tough. As our population rapidly ages
and more and more people find themselves researching options for care
of the elderly, and as lurid and disturbing stories about substandard
care hit the headlines on a daily basis, we all need to look closely
at these issues. Essential reading for all who care for an elderly
person, whether stranger or loved one, The Heart of Care promotes
respect for the dignity and intrinsic worth of others, regardless of
age or disability.
