A day in the life of Veronica Sinclair and her husband. They talk about how Veronica;s progressive MS has affected them, and how an assited living grant has changed their lives.
Professor Joanna Bornat of the K101 course team gives an overview of The Open University course.
The long process of assessing, awarding and allocating funds for necessary specialised accomodation.
A lifetime's personal experience of residential care and sheltered accommodation.
Personal recollections of coming to terms with incurable illness - first haemophilia, then HIV - and the effect on relationships with others.
The benefits of sharing information and experiences with fellow sufferers, and overcoming initial misconceptions.
Professor Joanna Bornat of the K101 course team explains why the case study was chosen and explores some of the issues that emerge.
Professor David Mathhews on the history of research into the treatment of diabetes and how patients can manage the condition by modifying their behaviour.
Ann, her husband and daughter live with her father Angus, who has Parkinson's Disease. Caring for him is taking up an increasing amount of her time and emotional energy.
Ann bears the brunt of her husband (Bob) and daughter's (Zoe) frustrations with Angus.
Ann and Bob try to celebrate their anniversary, but are interrupted by Angus, and a telephone call from Zoe's school. The news isn't good.
It's all getting too much for Ann and she seeks help from Social Services. But there are other problems to worry about.
Ann talks to her friend Cheryll about the difficulties in getting help for her Dad. A carer is assigned to Angus, and Ann talks to the family about it.
The care worker (Yetunde) arrives for her first day, but can't give Ann the help she needs.
Ann joins a group for people having to cope with Parkinson's. She gets more help, and it seems to lift everyone's spirits.
Ann, Bob and Zoe have booked a holiday to Spain, and have to persuade Angus to go into a care home for a few days for a holiday of his own.
Jan Walmsley of the K101 course team explains why the case study was chosen and explores some of the issues that emerge.