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Caregiver's handbook. Cover Image Book

Caregiver's handbook.

Summary:

"An accessible and practical guide to caring for an older or disabled person at home"--P. [4] of cover.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781465402165
  • ISBN: 1465402160
  • Physical Description: 224 pages : colored illustrations ; 22 cm
  • Edition: 1st American edition
  • Publisher: New York : DK Pub., 2013.

Content descriptions

General Note:
"A practical, visual guide for the home caregiver"--Cover.
Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:
1 Becoming A Caregiver -- Role of the caregiver 10 -- Deciding to become a caregiver 12 -- Living arrangements 14 -- Changed relationships 16 -- Looking after yourself 18 -- Your emotional well-being 20 -- Getting help and support 22 -- 2 Making Changes to the Home -- Where to get advice and help 28 -- General adaptations 30 -- Home safety and security 31 -- External access 32 -- Hallways and stairs 33 -- Sitting room 34 -- Kitchen 36 -- Bedroom 38 -- Bathroom 40 -- 3 Diet and Health -- Eating well 44 -- Monitoring weight 48 -- Spotting malnutrition 51 -- Swallowing and eating difficulties 54 -- Special dietary needs 57 -- When food is not enough 59 -- Importance of mealtimes 60 -- Putting eating well into practice 62 -- Food hygiene and food safety 63 -- 4 Social and Mental Well-Being -- Getting out of the house 66 -- Leisure activities 68 -- Communication 70 -- Staying mentally alert 72 -- Coping after a stroke 74 -- 5 Maintaining and Aiding Mobility -- Importance of mobility 78 -- Assisting mobility 80 -- Dealing with falls 84 -- Walking aids 86 -- Equipment to help move someone 88 -- Mobility scooters 91 -- Wheelchairs 92 -- Mobility exercises 95 -- Mobility after a stroke 101 -- Pressure sores 102 -- 6 Comfort In Bed -- Rest and sleep 106 -- Beds and bedding 108 -- Equipment to aid comfort 110 -- Mobility in bed 112 -- 7 Personal Care -- Help with washing 118 -- Hair care 122 -- Care of appearance 124 -- Hand and foot care 126 -- Mouth and tooth care 128 -- Clothes and dressing 130 -- Using the toilet 134 -- Dealing with incontinence 137 -- Urinary catheter care 140 -- Stoma care 141 -- 8 Day-To-Day Nursing -- Basic skills and principles 144 -- Useful equipment 146 -- Monitoring a person's condition 148 -- Key danger signs 154 -- Giving medication 155 -- Wound care 160 -- Pain management 162 -- Dealing with temperature problems 164 -- Dealing with breathing problems 166 -- Dealing with vomiting and diarrhea 170 -- 9 First Aid Emergencies -- What to do in an emergency 174 -- Unconsciousness 175 -- CPR 176 -- Choking 178 -- Severe chest pain 179 -- Bleeding 180 -- Shock 181 -- Head injury 182 -- Suspected stroke 183 -- Bone, joint, and muscle injuries 184 -- Burns 185 -- Seizures 186 -- Bruising 186 -- Insect sting 187 -- Severe allergic reaction 187 -- Effects of cold 188 -- Heat-related illnesses 189 -- 10 End-Of-Life Care -- Preparing for the end 192 -- Importance of communication 194 -- End-of-life decisions 195 -- Care of the dying person 197 -- Practicalities after death 200 -- Bereavement 201 -- 11 Resources -- Legal and financial matters 204 -- Useful contacts 215 -- Glossary 217.

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Older people > Home care.
Caregivers.

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