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A compassionate and comprehensive resource for anyone who needs to take care of an elderly person at home, the Caregiver's Handbook is an invaluable reference that offers constructive, illustrated guidance for first time and beginning caregivers, including information on essential first aid, advice on selecting professional help when needed, and dealing with a variety of common conditions.
Author Notes
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Table of Contents
| Introduction | p. 6 |
| 1 Becoming A Caregiver | |
| The role of the caregiver | p. 10 |
| Deciding to become a caregiver | p. 12 |
| Living arrangements | p. 14 |
| Changed relationships | p. 16 |
| Looking after yourself | p. 18 |
| Your emotional well-being | p. 20 |
| Getting help and support | p. 22 |
| 2 Making Changes to the Home | |
| Where to get advice and help | p. 28 |
| General adaptations | p. 30 |
| Home safety and security | p. 31 |
| External access | p. 32 |
| Hallways and stairs | p. 33 |
| Sitting room | p. 34 |
| Kitchen | p. 36 |
| Bedroom | p. 38 |
| Bathroom | p. 40 |
| 3 Diet and Health | |
| Eating well | p. 44 |
| Monitoring weight | p. 48 |
| Spotting malnutrition | p. 51 |
| Swallowing and eating difficulties | p. 54 |
| Special dietary needs | p. 57 |
| When food is not enough | p. 59 |
| The importance of mealtimes | p. 60 |
| Putting eating well into practice | p. 62 |
| Food hygiene and food safety | p. 63 |
| 4 Social and Mental Well-Being | |
| Getting out of the house | p. 66 |
| Leisure activities | p. 68 |
| Communication | p. 70 |
| Staying mentally alert | p. 72 |
| Coping after a stroke | p. 74 |
| 5 Maintaining and Aiding Mobility | |
| Importance of mobility | p. 78 |
| Assisting mobility | p. 80 |
| Dealing with falls | p. 84 |
| Walking aids | p. 86 |
| Equipment to help move someone | p. 88 |
| Mobility scooters | p. 91 |
| Wheelchairs | p. 92 |
| Mobility exercises | p. 95 |
| Mobility after a stroke | p. 101 |
| Pressure sores | p. 102 |
| 6 Comfort In Bed | |
| Rest and sleep | p. 106 |
| Beds and bedding | p. 108 |
| Equipment to aid comfort | p. 110 |
| Mobility in bed | p. 112 |
| 7 Personal Care | |
| Help with washing | p. 118 |
| Hair care | p. 122 |
| Care of appearance | p. 124 |
| Hand and foot care | p. 126 |
| Mouth and tooth care | p. 128 |
| Clothes and dressing | p. 130 |
| Using the toilet | p. 134 |
| Dealing with incontinence | p. 137 |
| Urinary catheter care | p. 140 |
| Stoma care | p. 141 |
| 8 Day-To-Day Nursing | |
| Basic skills and principles | p. 144 |
| Useful equipment | p. 146 |
| Monitoring a person's condition | p. 148 |
| Key danger signs | p. 154 |
| Giving medication | p. 155 |
| Wound care | p. 160 |
| Pain management | p. 162 |
| Dealing with temperature problems | p. 164 |
| Dealing with breathing problems | p. 166 |
| Dealing with vomiting and diarrhea | p. 170 |
| 9 First Aid Emergencies | |
| What to do in an emergency | p. 174 |
| Unconsciousness | p. 175 |
| CPR | p. 176 |
| Choking | p. 178 |
| Severe chest pain | p. 179 |
| Bleeding | p. 180 |
| Shock | p. 181 |
| Head injury | p. 182 |
| Suspected stroke | p. 183 |
| Bone, joint, and muscle injuries | p. 184 |
| Burns | p. 185 |
| Seizures | p. 186 |
| Bruising | p. 186 |
| Insect sting | p. 187 |
| Severe allergic reaction | p. 187 |
| Effects of cold | p. 188 |
| Heat-related illnesses | p. 189 |
| 10 End-Of-Life Care | |
| Preparing for the end | p. 192 |
| Importance of communication | p. 194 |
| End-of-life decisions | p. 195 |
| Care of the dying person | p. 197 |
| Practicalities after death | p. 200 |
| Bereavement | p. 201 |
| 11 Resources | |
| Legal and financial matters | p. 204 |
| Useful contacts | p. 215 |
| Glossary | p. 217 |
| Index and acknowledgments | p. 220 |
