Building better caregivers
Subtitle: a caregiver's guide to reducing stress and staying healthy
By: Kate Lorig [and 8 others]
Publisher: Bull Publishing Company
Published: 2018
Language: eng
Number of pages: 268
ISBN-13: 9781945188169
Copyright date: 2018
Subjects: Health and hygiene; Psychology; Long-term care of the sick; Caregivers
Description: Building Better Caregivers shares the best in caregiving research and the most important lessons learned from thousands of caregivers.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction : a blueprint for better caregiving; title: Becoming a better caregiver : the basics; title: Dealing with stress and difficult care partner behavior; title: Dealing with difficult emotions; title: Using your mind to manage stress; title: Communicating effectively; title: Getting help; title: Preventing injuries; title: Exercising for health and wellness; title: Healthy eating; title: Understanding your care partner's brain; title: Managing medications; title: Making treatment decisions; title: Planning for the future : fears and reality.