Caregiving Sourcebook: Basic Consumer Health Information for Caregivers, Including a Profile of Ca (Health Reference Series) [Library Binding]

Joyce Brennfleck ed. Shannon (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0780803310 | ISBN-13: 978-0780803312 | Publication Date: January 1, 2001 | Edition: 1

Of the 12.8 million Americans estimated to need long-term care assistance, only about 2.4 million live in institutions. Family and friends help the majority of individuals requiring long-term care, while a much smaller number receive assistance from government programs. Caregiving Sourcebook provides information to help caregivers and their families prepare and accomplish the variety of tasks involved in caregiving. Readers will learn essential information about caregiving responsibilities and options, care environments, tips for care of specific conditions or diseases, and the effects of caregiving on the caregiver. Other topics covered include planning for the future, financial concerns, and legal issues. The book also contains a glossary, a guide to federal resource programs, and a list of organizational resources.

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All of these new titles in the Health Reference Series are first editions, expanding the series' topical range. RBB
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Product Details

• Library Binding: 602 pages
• Publisher: Omnigraphics, Inc.; 1 edition (January 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0780803310
• ISBN-13: 978-0780803312
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 1.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,896,079 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This review is from: Caregiving Sourcebook: Basic Consumer Health Information for Caregivers, Including a Profile of Ca (Health Reference Series) (Library Binding)

Caregiving Sourcebook adds to the publisher's ongoing reference series, providing basic consumer health information for caregivers and including tips for not only general care, but meeting the challenges of specific kinds of conditions. From legal issues and financial information for caregivers to the effects of caregiving, Caregiving Sourcebook packs in practical details.