Bibliograph

The comfort of home, an illustrated step-by-step guide for caregivers, Maria N. Meyer with Paula Derr ; foreword by Mark O. Hatfield

Type

Label

The comfort of home, an illustrated step-by-step guide for caregivers, Maria N. Meyer with Paula Derr ; foreword by Mark O. Hatfield

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 345-354) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The comfort of home

Nature of contents

handbooksbibliography

Oclc number

50202986

Responsibility statement

Maria N. Meyer with Paula Derr ; foreword by Mark O. Hatfield

Sub title

an illustrated step-by-step guide for caregivers

Table Of Contents

Is home care for you? -- Using the health care team effectively -- Getting in-home help -- Paying for care -- Financial management and tax planning -- Planning end-of-life health care -- Preparing the home -- Equipment and supplies -- Setting up a plan of care -- How to avoid caregiver burnout -- Therapies -- Special challenges -- Diet and nutrition -- Emergencies -- Body mechanics--positioning, moving, and transfers -- Dementia and Alzheimer's diease -- Hospice care -- Funeral arrangements and the grieving process -- Common abbreviations -- Common specialists -- Glossary --Bibliography -- Index

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