| Activities for the Family Caregiver: Caregiving 101 Contributor(s): Worsley, Dawn (Author), John, Suzanne (Author), Silknitter, Scott (Author) |
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ISBN: 1943285225 ISBN-13: 9781943285228 Publisher: R.O.S. Therapy Systems OUR PRICE: $13.25 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Health & Fitness | Diseases - Alzheimer's & Dementia - Medical | Caregiving |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.37 lbs) 140 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Caregiving is hard. For most families, it is an unexpected change to your life that you make without question because you are caring for a loved one. Let us help you make things a little easier with common sense and proven ideas. A unique blend of decades of long term care experience and quality of life experience and two decades of caring for a loved one at home led to the Activities for the Family Caregiver: Caregiving 101 book. The book offers information and insight to enhance quality of life for family caregivers and their loved ones. Whether it is heart disease, cancer, stroke, COPD, ALS, Parkinson's, dementia, Alzheimer's or any issue where you are forced to care for someone, we can help. Learn new communication and engagement strategies to improve time spent with your loved one. Gain new insight as you learn the "how to's" and "why" techniques of activities of daily living and leisure. Discover how to turn daily activities and routines into opportunities to start some joy. Written by nationally-recognized leaders, Activities for the Family Caregiver: Lewy Body Dementia: How to Engage / How to Live provides much-needed information to address the unique social needs of those with LBD and those who care for them. TOPICS COVERED IN THIS BOOK Lewy Body Dementia Overview Family, Friends and the Benefits of Activities Know Your Loved One-Information Gathering and Assessment Communicating and Motivating for Success Customary Routines and Preferences Planning and Executing Activities Leisure Activity Categories - Types, Topics, and Tips Activities of Daily Living - Tips and Suggestions Home Preparation Personal History Form |