| Description |
338 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Note |
Includes index. |
| Contents |
Dear caregiver -- Acknowledgments -- To our readers -- pt. 1. Getting ready -- ch. 1. Understanding stroke : one disease, two causes -- ch. 2. Stroke often changes personality -- ch. 3. Stroke risk factors -- ch. 4. Is home care for you? -- ch. 5. Using the health care team effectively -- ch. 6. Getting in-home help -- ch. 7. Paying for care -- ch. 8. Preparing the home -- ch. 9. Equipment and supplies -- pt. 2. Day by day -- ch. 10. Setting up a plan of care -- ch. 11. How to avoid caregiver burnout -- ch. 12. Activities of daily living -- ch. 13. Therapies -- ch. 14. Special challenges -- ch. 15. Diet, nutrition, and exercise -- ch. 16. Emergencies -- ch. 17. Body mechanics - positioning, moving, and transfers -- pt. 3. Additional resources -- ch. 18. Common abbreviations -- ch. 19. Common specialists -- Glossary -- Caregiver organizations -- Index. |
| Summary |
"This complete guide helps caregivers, family members, and stroke survivors understand the day-to-day issues faced by care providers. It guides readers through every stage of care, from explaining different kinds of strokes to understanding personality changes brought on by the illness. Other topics covered include how to prevent strokes from recurring, making the home safe and comfortable, returning to work after a stroke, and preventing caregiver burnout"--Amazon. |
| Subject |
Home care services -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Caregivers -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Cerebrovascular disease.
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| Genre/Form |
Handbooks, manuals, etc. (OCoLC)fst01423877
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| Subject |
Caregivers. (OCoLC)fst00847331
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Cerebrovascular disease. (OCoLC)fst00851361
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Home care services. (OCoLC)fst00959108
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| Added Author |
Derr, Paula.
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Caswell, Jon.
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| ISBN |
9780966476781 (paperback) |
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0966476786 (paperback) |
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