Family Caregiver Answer Book

Classic Guide to Caregiving

BASIC, PRACTICAL, INDISPENSABLE

This book contains essential information for creating the best envisonment for the care-receiver and everyone on the Care Team.

• What is a Family Caregiver?
• What is the National Caregiver Support Act?
• Is confusion a normal part of aging?
• What items should be included in a home first aid kit?
• Who should be part of the Care Team?
• What is an Advance Directive?
• What is Medicare?
• How can I find out what benefits I'm eligible for?
• What is considered Durable Medical Equipment (DME)?
• What is a Care Plan?
• What is respite care?
• What are the signs of caregiver stress?
• How do I manage feelings of grief and stress?
• How can I make the bathroom safer?
• Are there any community resources available tofamily caregivers?

All this, plus 101 Caregiving Tips and a Caregiver's Checklist!

ESSENTIAL HANDBOOK FOR CARE-RECEIVERS AND CAREGIVERS