Download or read book A Caregiver s Guide written by Mary Brooksbank and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A guide for carers caring for a person who has a life limiting illness at home"--Provided by publisher.
Download or read book A Caregiver s Guide to Lewy Body Dementia written by Helen Buell Whitworth, MS, BSN and published by Demos Medical Publishing. This book was released on 2010-10-20 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Received a 2012 Caregiver Friendly Award from Today's Caregiver Magazine Although Lewy Body Dementia is the second leading cause of degenerative dementia in the elderly, it is not well known or understood and is often confused with Alzheimer' Disease or Parkinson's. The Caregiver's Guide to Lewy Body Dementia is the first book ot present a thorough picture of what Lewy Body Dementia really is. A Caregiver's Guide to Lewy Body Dementia is written in everyday language and filled with personal examples that connect to the readers' own experiences. It includes quick fact and caregiving tips for easy reference, a comprehensive resource guide, and a glossary of terms and acronyms. This is the ideal resource for caregivers, family members, and friends of individuals seeking to understand Lewy Body Dementia.
Download or read book Dementia Caregiver Guide written by Teepa L. Snow and published by . This book was released on 2013-10 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This simple, easy to read, 100 page guidebook helps family members, friends, and caregivers to better understand the changes that come with advancing dementia or other impairments in thinking, reasoning or processing information. It also reinforces the impact of Teepa Snow's guidance and person-centered care interventions including the GEMS and Positive Approach to Care techniques. The goal is to provide better support and care practices when someone is living with an ever-changing condition. By appreciating what has changed but leveraging what is still possible, care partners can choose interactions that are more positive, communication that is more productive, and care that is more effective and less challenging for all involved.
Download or read book The Successful Caregiver s Guide written by Rick Lauber and published by Eldercare. This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Includes free access to download forms kit"--cover.
Download or read book Building Better Caregivers written by Kate, Lorig Dr.P.H. and published by Bull Publishing. This book was released on 2018-06-20 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today more than 40 million people in the U.S. find themselves responsible for caring for a parent, relative, or friend. Building Better Caregivers, developed by the author team of the bestselling Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions, shares the best in caregiving research and the most important lessons learned from thousands of caregivers. With a focus on reducing stress through the use of practical skills and tools, this book will help you manage your caregiving tasks so you can maintain a happy, fulfilling life while also meeting your caregiving obligations.
Download or read book The Busy Caregiver s Guide to Advanced Alzheimer Disease written by Jennifer R. Stelter and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2021-10-19 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Dementia Connection Model is a recipe to connect families in a way that produces positive interactions and preserves their loved one's level of functioning for as long as possible. The model brings together three concepts in dementia care of what is happening to the person with Alzheimer disease and, more importantly, why these things are happening as the person's condition progresses and how to intervene successfully"--
Download or read book Caregiver s Guide for Canadians written by Rick Lauber and published by Self-Counsel Press. This book was released on 2014-02-15 with total page 135 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One in five Canadians are now providing eldercare to a parent in need, and as baby-boomers age, this number is likely to grow. What do you do when your mother or father grows old? It’s the natural course of life, but so many children of aging parents are unprepared. When a parent’s health begins to fail, an adult child is left scrambling to find help, to balance their time, and to cope. The Caregiver’s Guide will provide readers with valuable tips and advice to help them to provide the best eldercare possible while balancing the demands on their time. This is not a mental “self-help” book. While it does provide encouragement and support for caregivers, it also provides practical advice on how to care for elders in need. This comprehensive guide answers all a caregiver’s common questions, such as: • Should my parent stay at home or move to assisted living? • How do I balance caregiving responsibilities with my personal life? • When to apply for guardianship and/or trusteeship • How to hire a professional caregiver should the need arise
Download or read book The Caregiver s Guide to Memory Care and Dementia Communities written by Rachael Wonderlin and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2022-09-06 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "When is it time to move a person living with dementia into a senior living community? How do you avoid an argument with someone who no longer knows what year it is? What do you do if the person you're caring for has trouble recognizing you? How can you lessen the guilt and anxiety that come with dementia caregiving? All of these questions-and more-are answered in this helpful guide through the difficulties of dementia care. Care partners to those living with dementia will find this book a helpful guide into an unfamiliar and challenging world, and professionals in the industry will come away with dementia knowledge they have not gotten anywhere else"--
Download or read book The Family Caregiver s Guide written by Harriet Hodgson and published by BQB Publishing. This book was released on 2015-09-07 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Caring for a loved one at home. What’s really involved? And what does it mean for your family and future? Tens of millions of Americans have had these questions and more as they prepare for this unsettling yet necessary task. The Family Caregiver’s Guide fills in the gaps, connecting the dots between research and real life. Drawing on the author’s extensive caregiving experience, this book provides strategies to care for your loved one, inside and out, as well as for yourself—including how to use your natural skills in your new role, and which skills you may need to add. You’ll discover how to set up your home for caregiving, including a safety checklist, equipment suggestions, and words you should know. And for those days that are more than a handful, you’ll find positive affirmations, a section on facing and accepting illness, and smart steps at the end of each chapter, in case you need guidance in a hurry. Caregiving has both rewards and challenges. But through it all, you’ll discover what’s most important—that caregiving is love in action.
Download or read book A Caregiver s Guide to Dementia written by Laura N. Gitlin and published by Camino Books. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "[This book] explores the use of activities and other techniques to prevent, reduce and manage the behavioral symptoms of dementia. Separate sections cover daily activities, effective communication, home safety and difficult behaviors, with explicit strategies to handle agitation, repetitive questions, acting-out, wandering, restlessness, hoarding, resistance to care, incontinence, destructiveness, sexually and socially inappropriate acts at home and in public, aggressiveness, depression, and sleep disturbances. Worksheets are provided to help caregivers customize the strategies that work best for them." -- Back cover.
Download or read book Caregiver s Handbook written by and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 1998 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The essential health reference for the 90's.
Download or read book Living with Dying written by Katie Ortlip and published by . This book was released on 2016-11-07 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: People today are not only living longer, they are also living sicker-- making aging and caring for elderly loved ones more complicated than ever before. Brent provides a comprehensive, straightforward handbook to help family caregivers with sibling and parent-child communication, end-of-life decision making, and guidance for how to help a loved one medically, financially, and emotionally.
Download or read book A Caregiver s Survival Guide written by Kay Marshall Strom and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When you are responsible for another person's physical needs, your own needs can take a back seat. After caring for her spouse, who for ten years suffered from a rare, debilitating disease, Kay Marshall Strom is able to bring a voice of experience and compassion to this important topic. Finding spiritual support ; Maintaining balanced relationships ; Deciding when living at home is no longer possible ; Working out the finances ; Understanding the impact on the whole family ; Dealing with the personal losses.
Download or read book A Caregiver s Guide written by Mary a Johnson Ph D and published by Mary A. Johnson, PH.D.. This book was released on 2015-05-28 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author has not only studied aging, but has managed assisted living communities, as well as experienced the caregiving role for family members. Her academic background and professional experience coupled with her personal experience in caregiving make this book valuable for both professional caregivers and family members providing care for a loved one. Caregiving can be stressful, and often is; however, with the information in this book, caregiving can be more enjoyable for both caregiver and patient. Chapters describe the many losses a patient may have experienced, and how the losses may affect the attitude and behavior of the patient. Suggestions for providing care -- physical, mental, and emotional -- are plentiful, with activities that can be fun for both the caregiver and the patient. There are also chapters on dementia, including Alzheimer's disease; coping with the stress of caregiving; caring for a patient during the dying process; and an extensive reading list of other sources of information that may be helpful.
Download or read book The All Home Care Matters Official Family Caregivers Guide written by Lance A. Slatton and published by eBookIt.com. This book was released on 2024-03-04 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: EMBARK ON A COMPASSIONATE JOURNEY THROUGH YOUR LOVED ONE'S TWILIGHT YEARS At the heart of every family is the profound bond shared with our aging parents, a bond that becomes both clearer and more delicate as the sunset of their lives approaches. "The All Home Care Matters Official Family Caregivers' Guide" is a beacon of wisdom, meant to guide you through the complexities and emotional tides of becoming a caregiver. This pivotal guide is your ally, from witnessing the early signs of your parents needing assistance to managing the crescendo of their medical and emotional needs. Delve into Chapter 1, "Recognizing the Shifts," where you'll learn to spot the early indicators pointing to your parents' need for care, setting the stage to initiate that all-important conversation with empathy and foresight. Transitioning to Chapter 2, "The Basics of Caregiving," equips you with the knowledge to understand your role and set expectations that honor both you and your parents. Legal and financial planning steps appear in Chapter 3, presenting essential documents and benefit navigation as pillars of your caregiving foundation. Discover within Chapter 4 the heart and soul of the caregiver's emotional journey, as you learn to gracefully handle role reversals and resistance. The practical wisdom flows into health and medical needs in Chapter 5, ensuring routine care and emergency response become second nature to you. The valuable At-Home Care Strategies of Chapter 6 offer actionable advice for creating a safe and nurturing home environment. As the pages turn, you'll be methodically prepared for the eventuality of assisted living, home care, and end-of-life considerations, and-most importantly-maintaining your well-being through the chapters dedicated to avoiding burnout, seeking support, and staying connected. With comprehensive resource directories and checklists, this book is not merely a guide but a companion on your journey. Empathetic and empowering, "The All Home Care Matters Official Family Caregivers' Guide" is your transformative guide for honoring your parent's golden years with dignity, love, and unwavering support. Embrace the path ahead with confidence - your odyssey of care awaits.
Download or read book Caregiver s Handbook written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-09-01 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Caregiver's Handbook is a definitive guide to caring for a sick or disabled person of any age. Whether it be adults looking after parents, partners looking after each other, parents looking after children, or young caregivers looking after their parents, the Caregiver's Handbook addresses both the needs of the caregiver, and person who needs care. The Caregiver's Handbook offers emotional support and practical advice on a wide range of topics, enabling individuals to provide the best care possible-whatever the requirements. Everyday concerns, including healthy eating, personal care, and rest and sleep, are addressed alongside topics such as safe movement and handling, choosing the right stability aids, or even how to maneuver a wheelchair for the first time. Features also include a look at how either at the needs of the caregiver, or how the requirement of specific conditions-such as dementia or physical impairment-can affect the way a task can be approached. The Caregiver's Handbook is a comprehensive, compassionate, and indispensable resource that all caregivers will want to have on hand at all times - it is essential reading for anyone caring for someone at home.
Download or read book A Caregiver s Guide to Alzheimer s Disease written by Roger A. Brumback, MD and published by Demos Medical Publishing. This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An estimated 5 million Americans have Alzheimer's disease. That number continues to grow - by 2050 the number of individuals with Alzheimer's could range from 11.3 million to 16 million. Alzheimer's disease is not a normal part of aging. It is a devastating disorder of the brain's nerve cells that impairs memory, thinking, and behavior. Written for patients, their families, and caregivers, A Caregiver's Guide to Alzheimer's Disease: 300 Tips for Making Life Easier will help readers understand what is physically happening to the brain so they can empower their own special skills and talents throughout the disease process. The book is divided into three sections that correspond to the progression of Alzheimer's and the unique challenges encountered at each stage. Section A: The major part of the book divides the progression of the disease into Stages: the Pre-Clinical Stage; Early-To-Mild Stage, which marks the onset of the disease; Moderate Stage; and the Severe Stage. Hundreds of practical tips geared to coping and compensating at each level of the disease provide support for the affected individual and the caregiver. Section B: A bonus section of questions and answers addresses specific issues caregivers face and give them points to reflect on as they continue the process. Key topics covered include: Legal and financial issues Family Forums in the caregiving process The role of medication at various stages of the disease Helping children understand what is happening to a loved one Handling the holidays and celebrations Making the living environment more stimulating and enjoyable Section C: Lists resources and suggests websites to find additional information about the disease itself as well as related valuable networks. With an abundance of pointers and guidelines for affected individuals, their families, friends and caregivers, A Caregiver's Guide to Alzheimer's Disease: 300 Tips for Making Life Easier is essential for all readers who want to focus on the capabilities that remain instead of those that have been lost.
