Family Caregiving is a quick reference guide with a companion DVD to assist individuals to care for an elderly or chronically ill loved one, learn basic caregiving skills and how to reduce stress and balance the demands of work and home. The 128-page, full-color, spiral-bound book is tabbed to allow quick and easy access to critical information, and includes charts for recording vital signs and medications, as well as a tri-fold Emergency Contact Card to keep with a loved one in case of an emergency. Plus, the 1 hour and 49 minute DVD will help caregivers master skills such as positioning and transferring a loved one by watching healthcare experts in action. Click on Home Safety or Dementia below to watch a video segment from the DVD. The DVD is closed captioned for the hearing impaired. (Video Running Time: 1 hour, 49 minutes)
Topics included in the guide:
- Home safety;
- Caregiving skills;
- Body mechanics;
- Personal care;
- Healthy eating;
- Caring for the caregiver;
- Legal and financial issues;
- Dementia; and
- Caregiving resources.