Published March 2005 -
"Preparing ahead:
successful management of family affairs in later life."
The book for:
- all those with family or friends who are getting older
- for all those approaching later life
- for social workers and other professionals who may need to advise older people and their family and friends
- for care home owners and staff involved with older people, their family and friends
Synopsis
“Does mum have to sell her house?”
“Can I give my house to the children?”
“My friend can’t manage at home, how do I help her choose a care home?”
“What help can I get in the house?”
“How do I get help from Social Services?”
“My father has had a stroke and can’t sign a cheque, how can I pay his home
fees?”
“My partner will get my savings when I die, won’t he?”
These and many other questions are asked by older people and, as importantly,
those close to them, whether family, friends or neighbours, when faced with
making decisions for those in later life.
In the 284 pages of Preparing Ahead Colin Ashley addresses many of the
legal, financial and practical issues which often need to be faced as we, or
those for whom we care, get older. The book emphasises the benefits of finding
out well in advance what it is that we do not know and of taking simple steps
which will eventually reduce the trauma often associated with advancing years.
About The Author
A solicitor
based in Rochdale for over 20 years, Colin Ashley specialises in work with older
people. He is a trustee of Rochdale Community Support Trust a charity providing
support in their own homes for older people with mental health problems. He is a
partner in the
Platinum Training Partnership.
Technical
Genre Education Guide to Self-Help
Published March 2005
Extent 6.14 x 9.21 inch (234 x 156mm)
Perfect bound 90 gsm crème white acid-
free paper.
No. of pages 284
The book tells you all those things you didn't know you don't know.
Available in paperback from the author price £9.99 (mail order in UK plus £1.90 per copy),
Send request with cheque or postal order made payable to "A. H. Sutcliffe and Co" to Colin Ashley, A. H. Sutcliffe and Co., 22 Drake Street, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 1TE
OR
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See also The Platinum Training Partnership
This page was last updated on 24 December 2006.