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“a michael bloom”

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  • The Accidental Caregiver's Survival Guide

    by A. Michael Bloom ...
    At a time when the work you are doing has never been more important, the life you save may be your own.The Accidental Caregiver's Survival Guide gives caregivers the roadmap to caregiving without regret. Inside you will learn practical tips, tools, and coping strategies to recharge your caregiving energy so you can revitalize your own life while you care for your loved one.In this book, you will ... Read more

    $4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    In today's fast-paced world, it's tough to find the time to read. But with Joosr guides, you can get the key insights from bestselling non-fiction titles in less than 20 minutes. Whether you want to gain knowledge on the go or find the books you'll love, Joosr's brief and accessible eBook summaries fit into your life. Find out more at joosr.com.More and more people are dying in nursing homes and ... Read more

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  • The New Science of Overcoming Arthritis

    Prevent or Reverse Your Pain, Discomfort, and Limitations

    by Thomas Vangsness, Greg Ptacek ...
    Battle the growing arthritis epidemic by taking steps now.Arthritis is truly an epidemic: more than 40 million Americans currently have arthritis, it is the leading cause of disability among people age 65 and older, and the overall annual costs to society are figured to be more than 65 billion. While it is present in nearly everyone by age 70, the problem is growing as arthritis more commonly ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • Are Your Prescriptions Killing You?

    How to Prevent Dangerous Interactions, Avoid Deadly Side Effects, and Be Healthier with Fewer Drugs

    by Armon B. Neel, Jr., PharmD., Bill Hogan ...
    In an epidemic of overmedication, who can you turn to for help?You most certainly know someone whose life depends on the prescription drugs they take: it may be your husband, who takes sleeping pills to counteract the anxiety his heart medications cause him, or it may be your aging father, who takes upwards of twenty pills a day for everything from arthritis to high blood pressure. But we’ve all ... Read more

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  • Medication Utilization

    Understanding Potential Medication Problems of the Elderly

    by National Initiative for the Care of the Elderly ...
    WHAT ARE MEDICATION UTILIZATION PROBLEMS AMONG THE ELDERLY?A useful model for understanding potential medication problems for elderly patients is reviewed in a series of guidelines contained in the Drug-related Problems Model.• The patient has a medical condition for which a medication is indicated but the patient has not been prescribed a medication• The wrong medication has been prescribed for a ... Read more

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  • The Good Caregiver

    A One-of-a-Kind Compassionate Resource for Anyone Caring for an Aging Loved One

    by Robert L. Kane Dr. ...
    A survival guide with an insider's perspective, for the millions of unprepared caregivers of aging loved ones.As Americans are living longer, an unprecedented number of people now require long-term care during their last years. More than 15 million adult children now care for their elderly parents, and unsuspecting caregivers are usually unprepared financially, emotionally, and practically for the ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • Regulating Long-Term Care Quality

    An International Comparison

    Edited by Vincent Mor, Tiziana Leone, Anna Maresso ...
    Series series Health Economics, Policy and Management
    The number of elderly people relying on formal long-term care services is dramatically increasing year after year, and the challenge of ensuring the quality and financial stability of care provision is one faced by governments in both the developed and developing world. This edited book is the first to provide a comprehensive international survey of long-term care provision and regulation, built ... Read more

    $47.59 USD

  • When the Unacceptable Becomes the Norm

    Choosing a Care Home in the 21st Century

    by Bill Lawrence ...
    When the Acceptable Becomes the Norm is an essential guide for any person looking to place a relative in care or already in the care system.Few subjects have aroused public concern since the millennium more than care for the elderly in the UK, and in particular residential care homes for the elderly. With a rapidly aging population this is a major issue for both national and local government, as ... Read more

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  • Downloads From God: Seven Portals to Peace

    by Melanie Adair, Joe B. Adair ...
    The book Downloads from God shows us the immense life changing power that comes with real spiritual growth – Power that changes people and circumstances for the better. The story of Charlie and the challenges he faces being an elder in the health care system, and the frustration of his son trying to watch out for his interests, could be played out in any city in the country with the Ageist biases ... Read more

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  • To Gently Leave This Life: The Right To Die

    by Elaine ...
    To Gently Leave This Life: The Right To Die, which explores the right-to-die movement and the human tragedies, such as Karen Quinlan's difficult death, that precipitated assisted dying legislation in several states in the U.S., and in several countries in Europe, Canada, and South Africa. Patients living in these states and countries have the option of choosing assisted death if their suffering ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Family Support and Family Caregiving across Disabilities

    Edited by Patricia Conway, George Singer, David Biegel ...
    Family members provide the majority of care for individuals with disabilities in the United States. Recognition is growing that family caregiving deserves and may require societal support, and evidence-based practices have been established for reducing stress associated with caregiving. Despite the substantial research literature on family support that has developed, researchers, advocates and ... Read more

    $76.99 USD

  • Confused, Angry, Anxious?

    Why working with older people in care really can be difficult, and what to do about it

    by Charlotte Agger, Iben Ljungmann, Bo Hejlskov Elvén ...
    Working with older people in care can be challenging and frustrating, especially when they behave in ways that seem irrational, aggressive, or unreasonably repetitive, and nothing you can do seems to help. The authors of this useful and practical book explain how to understand the difficult and annoying ways in which older people in care can behave, (especially people with dementia), how to stay ... Read more

    $17.99 USD