Living Before Dying

Discover the profound insights of Living Before Dying by Janette Davies, published by Berghahn Books in 2017. This compelling hardback, spanning 172 pages, offers an in-depth exploration of life within a nursing and care home setting. Through a year of daily conversations with both patients and staff, Davies sheds light on the daily care of frail or ill residents, many of whom are in the later stages of life. The book emphasizes the vital interactions between care assistants and residents, while also examining the differing behaviors of men and women in this unique environment. A must-read for anyone interested in the social conditions affecting older people in the United Kingdom, Living Before Dying invites readers to reflect on the complexities of aging and care.