Family caregiving : a step-by-step guide to successful caregiving
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Chisago Lakes Area Library - Nonfiction
362.0425 L
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362.0425 L
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xx, 152 pages ; 23 cm
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English
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 141-145) and index.
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"Family Caregiving" explores one of the most precious and fulfilling gifts of love that can be given to a family member or a friend--and also one of the most difficult tasks to undertake. The difficulty increases in magnitude because many family caregivers have no formal medical training other than basic first aid. In most cases, all of their medical knowledge has come from their own life experiences with personal illnesses, accidents, and medications. In "Family Caregiving," author Brett Lewis shares his insights and the bounty of information that he learned acting as a family caregiver for both his father and his close friend. He explains that even though caregiving is stressful, being prepared and knowledgeable can reduce stress levels and better position a family member for caregiving success. A caregiver should have a thorough understanding of the patient's personal and family medical history, current symptoms, and medical conditions. It is critical to learn how to interact effectively with medical personnel; to become familiar with hospital/rehabilitation center processes and protocols; and to learn about basic medical terminology, equipment, and procedures. By sharing candid, real-world experiences-including his mistakes-Lewis provides a step-by-step guide that can enable the family caregiver to better navigate the journey of caregiving.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Lewis, B. H. (2012). Family caregiving: a step-by-step guide to successful caregiving . iUniverse.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Lewis, Brett H. 2012. Family Caregiving: A Step-by-step Guide to Successful Caregiving. iUniverse.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Lewis, Brett H. Family Caregiving: A Step-by-step Guide to Successful Caregiving iUniverse, 2012.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Lewis, Brett H. Family Caregiving: A Step-by-step Guide to Successful Caregiving iUniverse, 2012.
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