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Author
Publisher
Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society of Nursing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Tina M. Marrelli's new book, Home Care Nursing: Surviving in an Ever-Changing Care Environment is a practical and comprehensive guidebook written concisely and without jargon or insider acronyms, making the book accessible to anyone whose work is connected to home care nursing services. Designed to provide chapters as stand-alone resources for readers with previous experience seeking updated guidance, Home Care Nursing is also an excellent guide for...
11) The family caregiver's manual: a practical planning guide to managing the care of your loved one
Author
Publisher
Central Recovery Press
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"Family caregiving expert David Levy sets forth how to evaluate priorities, understand options, and face bedrock issues (legal, financial, emotional, social), so caregivers can make wise and informed decisions for their loved ones, while gaining peace of mind from knowing they did the best they could under the circumstances. Drawing from over twenty-five years of experience, Levy provides caregivers with a model for effective planning and problem-solving,...
Author
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
... this ... book has become the "bible" for families caring for people with Alzheimer disease ... [This] edition includes new information on diagnostic evaluation, resources, medications, the biological causes and the effects of dementia, legal and financial information, and nursing homes and other communal living arrangements.-Back cover. [This book] is written for those who know something about life, hate to lose a person they cherish, and seek...
15) One month of you
Author
Publisher
Sourcebooks Landmark
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"When Alec asks Jess out, she knows it won't work. Is Alec charming? Of course. Attractive? Definitely. Can she not stop thinking about him...yes, but that's also the problem. Because Jess has rules. And the first? Don't fall in love. What no one knows is that Jess has inherited Huntington's disease from the mother that she cares for. And while witnessing her own future play out, Jess has learnt to keep everyone and everything at arm's length. But...
Publisher
WGBH Video
Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
Description
This documentary focuses attention on the United States' aging population and the many adult children who are undertaking the primary care for their aging parents, underscoring today's struggle to keep parents at home, tensions between siblings and social, cultural and economic issues. Immediately followed by a 30-minute panel discussion with medical correspondent Dr. Art Ulene which offers constructive advice and guidance on how to start the caregiving...
Publisher
National Academy Press
Pub. Date
c1999
Language
English
Description
On March 8-9, 1999, the Board on Children, Youth, and Families of the National Research Council and Institute of Medicine, with funding from the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, held a workshop for practitioners, policymakers, and researchers to discuss recent evaluation evidence on the effectiveness of home visitation programs.