Always On Call
Subtitle: When Illness Turns Families Into Caregivers (United Hospital Fund Book)
Edition: Exp Upd edition
Publisher: Vanderbilt University Press
Published: November 5, 2004
Language: eng
Format: Library binding
Number of pages: 284
ISBN-13: 9780826514608
Subjects: Coping with illness; Family welfare; Health systems & services; Home Nursing; Health & Fitness; Medical; Consumer Health; Health/Fitness; USA; Nursing - Home & Community Care; Health Care Issues; Nursing Home Care; Family; Caregiving; Home Care; Caregivers
First sentence: Meet Marjorie, who could be your friend, neighbor, sibling, client, or you yourself.
Description: "First published in 2000 and now substantially updated, Always on Call provides an intimate look at the world of family caregiving. The compelling narratives by caregivers capture the intensity of the caregiving experience, while chapters by noted health care professionals, many of whom speak of their own experiences, analyze the impact of caregiving, urge more professional advocacy on behalf of caregivers, and offer insightful suggestions for building partnerships for change and fostering improvement." "Designed for family caregivers, health professionals, administrators, pastoral care providers, policymakers, patient and caregiver advocates, and human resource professionals, Always on Call is an essential book for understanding the current realities of family caregiving. Equally important, it builds a compelling case for change."--BOOK JACKET.