Caregiver's handbook

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

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Title Statements

Full title :Caregiver's handbook.

Summary

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

Edition Statements

Publication Date:2013.
Edition:1st American ed

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):DK Pub
Place of Publication:New York
Language:eng
Publication Date:2013.

Notes

"A practical, visual guide for the home caregiver"--Cover.

Includes index.

The Physical Object

Description:224 pages : : color illustrations ; : 22 cm

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9781465402165, 1465402160
oclc:ocn853717237
LC Classification:HV1451
Dewey Decimal:649.8084/6

1. Becoming a caregiver -- The role of the caregiver -- Deciding to become a caregiver -- Living arrangements -- Changed relationships -- Looking after yourself -- Your emotional well-being -- Getting help and support -- 2. Making changes to the home -- Where to get advice and help -- General adaptations -- Home safety and security -- External access -- Hallways and stairs -- Sitting room -- Kitchen -- Bedroom -- Bathroom -- 3. Diet and health -- Eating well -- Monitoring weight -- Spotting malnutrition -- Swallowing and eating difficulties -- Special dietary needs -- When food is not enough -- The importance of mealtimes -- Putting eating well into practice -- Food hygiene and food safety -- 4. Social and mental well-being -- Getting out of the house -- Leisure activities -- Communication -- Staying mentally alert -- Coping after a stroke -- 5. Maintaining and aiding mobility -- Importance of mobility -- Assisting mobility -- Dealing with falls -- Walking aids -- Equipment to help move someone -- Mobility scooters -- Wheelchairs -- Mobility exercises -- Mobility after a stroke -- Pressure sores -- 6. Comfort in bed -- Rest and sleep -- Beds and bedding -- Equipment to aid comfort…

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Aidants naturels Caregivers Guides et manuels Handbook Handbooks and manuals Home Care Services Home nursing Older people -- Home care Personnes âgées -- Soins à domicile Soins à domicile