The Comfort of Home: A Complete Guide for CaregiversCareTrust Publications, 2007 - 385 lappuses Burnout the complete drain of physical, spiritual, and emotional reserves occurs when a caregiver slips into exhaustion or depression. More and more frequently, the responsibility of caring for the chronically ill child, the disabled spouse, or the aging parent falls on a family member. From the decision to be a caregiver to dealing with day-to-day activities, this guide provides help with every aspect of home care. Also included in this edition are a checklist of tasks, a chapter on self-care and avoiding caregiver burnout, a glossary, and list of helpful resources. |
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Chapter Getting Ready 1 Is Home Care For You? | 4 |
Using the Health Care Team Effectively | 23 |
Getting InHome Help | 45 |
Paying for Care | 57 |
Financial Management and Tax Planning | 77 |
Planning for EndofLife Care | 91 |
Preparing the Home | 97 |
Equipment and Supplies | 117 |
Part Two Day by | 139 |
A wellorganized format with critical information and resources at your finger | 176 |
Part Three Additional Resources | 355 |
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