The Caregiver's Sourcebook

by Frena Gray-Davidson

Overview

An essential resource for all caregivers

A must-read reference for those of you who are caregivers to either a member of your family or a friend, this heartwarming, supportive book explains to you the intricacies of the caregiving experience. The Caregiver's Sourcebook features separate sections on caregiving for specific disorders including AIDS/HIV, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, heart disease, old age, and much more.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780071394406
Publisher:	McGraw Hill LLC
Publication date:	09/17/2001
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	240
File size:	544 KB

About the Author

Frena Gray-Davidson is a bestselling health writer and educator.

Table of Contents

	Acknowledgments	ix
Chapter 1	Becoming a Caregiver	1
	Accepting the Challenge
	Daily Problem Solving
	Developing a Plan
	Establishing Comfort Levels
	Remember Emotional Comfort
	Making the Home Safe
	Patient Checklist
	Caring for the Caregiver
Chapter 2	Common Conditions That Require Long-Term Care	29
	Parkinson's Disease
	AIDS and HIV
	Cancer
	Alzheimer's Disease
	Stroke
	Heart Disease
Chapter 3	Professional Resources	53
	The Doctor
	HMOs and Hospitals
	Pharmacists
	Home Health Services
	Hospice
	Mental Health Services
	Hiring a Professional Caregiver
	Choosing a Nursing Home
Chapter 4	Paying for Health Care	69
	Entitlement Programs
	Medicare
	Medicaid
	Navigating the System
	Tips for Choosing an HMO or a Managed Health Care Plan
	Private Insurance
	Other Sources of Money
Chapter 5	Legal Responsibilities	87
	Legal Documents
	The Patient's Legal Rights
	Elder Abuse
	A Caregiver's Responsibilities
Chapter 6	Death Comes as the End	101
	The Predeath Vigil
	Death Away from Home
	The Dying Process
	One Last Checklist
	Grieving
	Appendices
A.	Finding In-Home Services	111
B.	Caregiver Education	121
C.	Internet Resources	127
D.	State Agencies on Aging	131
E.	State Hospice Organizations	141
F.	Long-Term Care Ombudsman and State Survey Agencies	145
G.	Alternative Resources to Enhance Home Life	149
	Glossary of Terms	153
	Bibliography	155
	Index	159