The Caregiver's Notebook


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This portable organization tool allows caregivers to track medical information in one convenient location and provides spiritual support to face the challenges of the caregiving journey.




The Myth of Alzheimer's


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Challenges conventional perceptions about Alzheimer's disease to offer readers alternative approaches to memory loss and aging that can be aided through simple nutritional and exercise strategies.




Caregiving


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This book is about the authors personal experience as a caregiver, how he became one, everything he learned along the way and what a wonderful life two people can have together regardless of the situation. The author wants to share what he learned; information from doctors, insurance companies, the pharmaceutical industry, disability claims and a number of other important issues including positive thinking and a happy life. His real life experiences have been battle tested in the totality of caregiving. The information he shares relates to all caregivers and many situations; from diseases, accidental disability and war wounded veterans. He further describes how one caregiver, over a period of 24 years, was able to maneuver across the battlefield, still survive and not succumb to battle fatigue. Someone elses knowledge about something negative can make things more positive for youand that is an important part of what this book is about. Many books out there are a wonderful collection of data compiled from the internet and government sources and provide answers to many issues. This book covers the must do items which are based on his experiences that can be used as a reference guide and adapted to your individualized situation. Every patient is different and in order to earn the Caregiver of the year award, you must find what works best for them. The most important issue is to realize that a severely disabled person needs to be treated with respect and dignity. Unfortunately, too many handicapped patients are disposed of like a useless piece of furniture or parked out of sight at some poorly run institution. What would you want to happen to you, should you ever be disabled as a result of an accident or disease? REMEMBER it can happen to anyone anytime, including YOU!




The Portable Pediatrician


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The next time you're worried about your child’s health, experience the comfort of easily accessible advice from the experts with this comprehensive A-Z guide. Imagine you are up at three o’clock in the morning with a sick child. Wouldn’t it be nice to have expert advice readily at hand to help you through the night? Encyclopedic in scope, The Portable Pediatrician features timely and practical information on every childhood illness and emergency, including when to call the doctor, what reassuring signs can help you know your child is okay, how to treat your child at home, and much more—all in a convenient A-to-Z format. Among the scores of topics covered: teething; sprains and broken bones; nosebleeds; measles; ear infections; choking; rashes; colic; headaches; eating disorders; fever; hip pain; warts; allergies; obesity; seizures; autism; bronchitis; sunburns; pneumonia; speech delay; lice; vomiting; asthma; heart defects; blisters; sleep problems; and more. The authors guide parents and caregivers from a child’s infancy through the teen years, teaching them what to expect at regular checkups as well as how to boost a child’s well-being, devise a family health plan, work effectively with their pediatrician, and more. Distinguished by the Searses’ trademark comprehensiveness, reliability, and accessible, comforting tone, this book is a must-have for all families who want to keep their children healthy and happy.




Caregiver Defined


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An illustrated book that honors caregivers by defining them through nouns, verbs and adjectives that relate to their experiences and emotions. Each "caregiver" word is broken into syllables and then the word itself is used in a relevant paragraph that relates to the caregiver.




The Caregivers


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The Caregiver's Encyclopedia


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An indispensable, comprehensive reference for family caregivers. Caregivers hold the key to the health, well-being, and happiness of their aging relatives, partners, or friends. The Caregiver's Encyclopedia provides you with all of the information you need to take the best care of your loved one—from making major medical decisions to making sure you don't burn out. Written by Muriel R. Gillick, MD, a geriatrician with more than 30 years' experience caring for older people, this book highlights the importance of understanding your friend's or family member's overall health. With compassion and expertise, this book will help you "think like a doctor." The content • helps you navigate the health-care system • shares important information about treating basic geriatric syndromes, including delirium, dementia, and falls • teaches you about preventive care options • enables you to manage medical decisions related to both acute and chronic conditions • discusses what Medicare covers—and what it doesn't • guides you through different approaches to care • weighs the risks and benefits of hospital vs. home, nursing home, or hospice care • provides a detailed list of medical supplies that you might want to keep on hand • offers you additional resources and emotional support Throughout, Gillick provides helpful information and concrete concepts that caregivers can put into practice today. Authoritative, comprehensive, holistic, and highly illustrated, The Caregiver's Encyclopedia will help you figure out how to be the best caregiver you can be.




Patient Safety and Quality


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"Nurses play a vital role in improving the safety and quality of patient car -- not only in the hospital or ambulatory treatment facility, but also of community-based care and the care performed by family members. Nurses need know what proven techniques and interventions they can use to enhance patient outcomes. To address this need, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), with additional funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, has prepared this comprehensive, 1,400-page, handbook for nurses on patient safety and quality -- Patient Safety and Quality: An Evidence-Based Handbook for Nurses. (AHRQ Publication No. 08-0043)." - online AHRQ blurb, http://www.ahrq.gov/qual/nurseshdbk/




Caregiving at Home


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25 million Americans care for a loved one at home. Caregiving at Home tells them how.For over a decade, Hartman Publishing has created quality materials to train frontline healthcare workers. Now this valuable information is available for the family caregiver. Caregiving at Home allows caregivers to offer the best possible care for an aging loved one in the home ? medically accepted, professional techniques provided in the loving comfort of a home environment. This information has been extensively reviewed and updated to meet current medical standards.Easy-to-follow, step-by-step procedures include 378 color photos and illustrations.




Caregiver's Handbook


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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.