| Description |
1 online resource (x, 268 pages) |
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text file rdaft |
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(pdf) |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction: A blueprint for better caregiving -- Becoming a better caregiver: the basics -- Dealing with stress and difficult care partner behavior -- Dealing with difficult emotions -- Using your mind to manage stress -- Communicating effectively -- Getting help -- Preventing injuries -- Exercising for health and wellness -- Healthy eating -- Understanding your care partner's brain -- Managing medications -- Making treatment decisions -- Planning for the future: fears and reality. |
| Access |
Access limited to subscribing institutions. |
| Summary |
Today more than 40 million people in the U.S. find themselves responsible for caring for a parent, relative, or friend. Building Better Caregivers, developed by the author team of the bestselling Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions, shares the best in caregiving research and the most important lessons learned from thousands of caregivers. With a focus on reducing stress through the use of practical skills and tools, this book will help you manage your caregiving tasks so you can maintain a happy, fulfilling life while also meeting your caregiving obligations. |
| Note |
Publisher metadata. |
| Subject |
Caregivers -- Health and hygiene.
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Caregivers -- Psychology.
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Long-term care of the sick.
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Caregivers -- Health and hygiene.
(OCoLC)fst00847341
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Caregivers -- Psychology.
(OCoLC)fst00847349
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Long-term care of the sick. (OCoLC)fst01002336
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Laurent, Diana, author.
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Schreiber, Robert, 1946- author.
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Gecht-Silver, Maureen, author.
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Gallagher-Thompson, Dolores, author.
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Minor, Marian A. (Marian Adams), author.
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Gonzalez, Virginia, author.
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Sobel, David S. (David Stuart), author.
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Lee, Danbi, author.
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| ISBN |
9781945188213 (pdf) |
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9781945188169 (print) |
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