Peter And Me: When a Love Story Becomes a Carer's Anguish
by Helene Ritchie
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They first met when Helene was 18 years old. Together for nearly 40 years, this is the story of their relationship through Peter¿s intense last four years involving 24/7 care, the impact of a horrible illness and a shameful and ad hoc health system. It aims to give a voice to isolated and exploited carers, especially those in private homes, and to expose fundamental issues about humanity and failed systems. It calls for and it calls a Royal Commission inquiry and a `bipartisan¿ show more Parliamentary response to produce viable solutions. show lessMembers
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- 362.1968300993 — Society, Government, and Culture Social problems and social services Social Welfare People with physical illnesses Services to people with specific conditions Diseases Diseases of nervous system and mental disorders Other organic diseases of central nervous system
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