Canadian Home Care Handbook

An accessible and practical guide to caring for an older or disabled person at home.

This is the essential guide for Canadians providing short- or long-term care, with a focus on the caregiver as well as the individual being cared for. Reliable, authoritative, straightforward advice covers a range of issues, from maintaining mobility and independence t helping with social and mental well-being. Specially commissioned images provide clear visual explanations of key procedures, such as helping someone bathe and using a wheelchair. The reference section includes Canadian financial and legal information, and gives advice on where to go for additional help and support.