The ABCs of Caregiving: From Red Tape to Self-Care

Taking in needy parents, caring for a chronically ill partner or a disabled child. Informal caregivers voluntarily and unpaid take on the care of someone in their environment who can no longer care for themselves. It is satisfying to give something back to someone you love, but it is also a commitment that takes a lot of time and brings with it discomfort. How do you keep going as an informal caregiver? What is expected of you? How is everything regulated by law?
In The ABC of informal care you will find an answer to all your questions. The book provides a clear explanation of the essence of informal care from A to Z. About the administrative red tape, the legal and financial aspects, the resources and the allowances that you can use. About terms such as primary care, care leave and care plan. Ample attention is also paid to the emotional, relational and ethical aspects of informal care.
In this accessible and clear work, Bea De Rouck discusses all aspects of the care that informal caregivers take on. The ABC of informal care is an indispensable guideline for informal caregivers and their environment. With a foreword by CM Ziekenzorg, which stands up for the interests of informal caregivers.