Building better caregivers : a caregiver's guide to reducing stress and staying healthy / Kate Lorig, Diana Laurent, Robert Schreiber, Maureen Gecht-Silver, Dolores Gallagher Thompson, Marian Minor, Virginia González, David Sobel, Danbi Lee.
Introduction: A blueprint for better caregiving -- Becoming a better caregiver: the basics -- Dealing with stress and difficult care partner behavior -- Dealing with difficult emotions -- Using your mind to manage stress -- Communicating effectively -- Getting help -- Preventing injuries -- Exercising for health and wellness -- Healthy eating -- Understanding your care partner's brain -- Managing medications -- Making treatment decisions -- Planning for the future: fears and reality.
Summary:
Building Better Caregivers shares the best in caregiving research and the most important lessons learned from thousands of caregivers.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.