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The Comfort of Home: A Complete Guide for Caregivers
by Maria M. Meyer and RN Paula Derr

The Comfort of Home: A Complete Guide for Caregivers is a practical illustrative guide that empowers the caregiver to be both informed and confident in the sometimes emotional and often physically taxing role of caregiver. While covering the basics of how to provide a safe and comfortable home care environment, this handy resource also provides helpful tips regarding:

  • Assisting your loved one in activities of daily living.
  • Maintaining proper diet and nutrition.
  • Using safe transferring techniques in and outside the home.
  • Understanding Medicare Part D prescription drug benefits.
  • Understanding IRS tax rules.

Other topics and resources include: avoiding burnout, using checklists, becoming familiar with common medical abbreviations and terms, and dealing with end of life issues such as health care directive documentation and funeral planning. A must read for caring people serious about their role as caregiver.

                         

 

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