Released on = August 26, 2006, 4:13 am

Press Release Author = Jan Andersen, Perfect Publishers Ltd

Industry = Healthcare

Press Release Summary = An indispensable, one-stop resource for families and
individuals seeking the best possible care services to suit their requirements and
their budget.

Press Release Body = 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




Web Site = http://www.perfectpublishers.co.uk

Contact Details = Perfect Publishers Ltd
23 Maitland Avenue
Cambridge
CB4 1TA
Tel: + 44 (0) 1223 424422
Fax: + 44 (0) 1223 424414
Email: jan@perfectpublishers.co.uk