Davies, Janette
Living Before Dying
- ISBN 13:
- 9781789201307
- author:
- Davies, Janette
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Berghahn Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 172
- Genre:
- 22.86 x 15.24 x 0.94 centimetres, Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Death & Dying,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Living Before Dying Imagining and Remembering Home by Janette Davies explores life in a nursing home, revealing the daily care of frail residents and their interactions with care assistants. Through conversations between patients, staff, and the author over a year, the book sheds light on the pressures of caring for the elderly and the challenges of communal living in extreme old age. The author's observations highlight the complexities of life in a nursing home, where residents must learn to cope with each other's needs. This insightful study offers a nuanced understanding of the experiences of older adults and their caregivers, providing valuable insights into the human side of care. By sharing stories from the nursing home, Davies provides a unique perspective on the realities of eldercare, revealing the emotional and social dynamics at play in this often-overlooked aspect of healthcare.
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