Book
Lessons from a caregiver : caring for an elder with love and compassion / Laurel A. Wicks.
"How an elderly loved one is treated and cared for is a main concern of relatives and health care professionals around the globe. In Lessons from a Caregiver, Laurel Wicks shows how focusing on the older person’s comfort, happiness, and serenity is not only good for the elder but also a less stressful way for the caregiver to manage the elder’s care."--Amazon
Record details
- ISBN: 9781423605539
- Physical Description: 152 pages ; 20 cm
- Edition: 1st ed.
- Publisher: Salt Lake City, Utah : Gibbs Smith, 2011.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 149-150). |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Being there is the start -- Living in the household -- Learning that safety is no accident -- Navigating doctors, insurance, and finances -- Devising activities for fun and stimulation -- Implementing personal care -- Concentrating on food, eating, and nutrition--casual recipes -- Caring of the caregiver -- Accepting the final days and carrying out final wishes -- Contemplating the future of caregiving -- Passing -- Resources. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Older people > Care > Psychological aspects. Compassion. Older people > Health and hygiene. Caregivers > Vocational guidance. |
