TY  - BOOK
AU  - Healey,Justin
TI  - Carers: ageing and disability 
T2  - Issues in society
SN  - 9781921507809
AV  - RT42 .C37 2012eb
U1  - 362.04250994 23
PY  - 2012///
CY  - Thirroul, NSW, Australia
PB  - Spinney Press
KW  - Care of the sick
KW  - Aging
KW  - Disabilities
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index; Chapter 1 -- Carers in Australia; Chapter 2 -- Informal disability and aged care; Exploring issues -- worksheets and activities; Index
N2  - 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 person
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