The Comfort of Home for Parkinson Disease: A Guide for Caregivers
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| Rating | : | 4.40 (712 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0966476778 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 298 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-02-26 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
That experience led Maria to found CareTrust Publications and to co-author the award winning guide, The Comfort of Home: An Illustrated Step-by-Step Guide for Caregivers, earning the Benjamin Franklin Award in the health category. Maria M. She is a keynote speaker and workshop leader on caregiver topics to hea
The word, care, may have many meanings in different scenarios, but one I like best is to treat with dignity . -- European Parkinson's Disease Association, This guide for caregiversis a real tour de force. Vernon, MSN, CRNP, Neurology Nurse PractitionerUniversity of Pennsylvania, Graduate School of Nursing . The myriad of helpful topics condensed here is just what caregivers I work with have requested and will benefit from. Being a carercan be mentally, physically and emotionally challengingthis practical guideprovides information to help carers through all stages of Parkinson's. I highly recommend this resource to all caregivers of those with Parkinson s disease. The Comfort of Home is truly the best resource for caregivers I have seen. --Gwyn M. The basic descriptions, pictures, quick bullets of information and tips are just what caregivers need to learn, provided in an easy to read and see version. --Parkinso
robert benedick said Recommend it to any PD caregiver. The book's format is such that the reader can quickly refer to the subject area they desire. Information is given in layman's terms while still being medically up-to-date. Illustrations make it even more helpful. Recommend it to any PD caregiver.. Midwest Book Review said A 'must' for anyone having responsibility for helping another. Now in a newly and substantially revised and expanded third edition, "The Comfort Of Home: A Complete Guide For Caregivers" continues to earn its reputation as the 'bible' for providing home caregivers to aged, ill or handicapped loved ones with a thoroughly 'user friendly' illustrated guide that covers everything necessary from daily living tasks to preparations for hospice care, to making funeral arrangements. This i. The Comfort of "The Comfort of Home" Diane B. Breslow "Comfort" is a perfect word for the title of Maria M. Meyer, Paula Derr, and Susan C. Imke's book "The Comfort of Home." The authors are accomplished registered nurses as well as caregiver educators and advocates. Ms. Imke contributes a wealth of specialized knowledge of, and experience with, Parkinson disease. "The Comfort of Home for Parkinson Disease" brings comfort and peace of mind to families of people with Parki
This guide also includes information on the specific issues that PD patients and caregivers face, as well as tips on purchasing equipment, travel, therapies, loss of motor skills, and communicating effectively with physicians.. This comprehensive guide to the day-to-day issues confronted by Parkinson disease patients and their caregivers covers every caregiving stage.It's all here in an illustrated, easy-to-read format, including the decision to provide home care, preparing the home, assisting with daily act