Training Family Caregivers

Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Health and Medicine Division,Board on Health Care Services,Committee on Family Caregiving for Older Adults
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 367 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2016-11-08
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780309448093

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Families Caring for an Aging America by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Health and Medicine Division,Board on Health Care Services,Committee on Family Caregiving for Older Adults Pdf

Family caregiving affects millions of Americans every day, in all walks of life. At least 17.7 million individuals in the United States are caregivers of an older adult with a health or functional limitation. The nation's family caregivers provide the lion's share of long-term care for our older adult population. They are also central to older adults' access to and receipt of health care and community-based social services. Yet the need to recognize and support caregivers is among the least appreciated challenges facing the aging U.S. population. Families Caring for an Aging America examines the prevalence and nature of family caregiving of older adults and the available evidence on the effectiveness of programs, supports, and other interventions designed to support family caregivers. This report also assesses and recommends policies to address the needs of family caregivers and to minimize the barriers that they encounter in trying to meet the needs of older adults.

Author : Ronda Hughes
Publisher : Department of Health and Human Services
Page : 592 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Medical
ISBN : IOWA:31858055672798

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Patient Safety and Quality by Ronda Hughes Pdf

"Nurses play a vital role in improving the safety and quality of patient car -- not only in the hospital or ambulatory treatment facility, but also of community-based care and the care performed by family members. Nurses need know what proven techniques and interventions they can use to enhance patient outcomes. To address this need, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), with additional funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, has prepared this comprehensive, 1,400-page, handbook for nurses on patient safety and quality -- Patient Safety and Quality: An Evidence-Based Handbook for Nurses. (AHRQ Publication No. 08-0043)." - online AHRQ blurb, http://www.ahrq.gov/qual/nurseshdbk/

Author : Patricia Thorne
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2019-02-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1795592087

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Caregiver School by Patricia Thorne Pdf

Are you one of the 40 million? If you are reading this then you probably are. Forty million is the estimated number of unpaid family caregivers in the United States today. And as our population ages and life spans are longer, more of us will be finding ourselves caring either for an elderly parent or an aging spouse at some time. Family caregivers are usually unpaid and certainly not trained professionals, just a husband, wife, son or daughter who is becoming in¬creasingly responsible for the care of someone they love. Through this nine-part program I will cover a variety of topics that will help you provide the best care for your loved one as well as help you anticipate needs and issues before they become problems. You will learn that there are some things you can and should do ahead of time that may help you avoid bigger problems down the road. So I will cover what steps you need to take at each part of the journey. I will show you how to create a comprehensive plan of care with your loved one so that everyone knows, understands and agrees on the next steps to take and most importantly when they need to be taken.

Author : National Center for Health Statistics
Publisher : Government Printing Office
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2014-03
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0160922615

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Long Term Care Services in the United States: 2013 Overview by National Center for Health Statistics Pdf

Long-term care services include a broad range of services that meet the needs of frail older people and other adults with functional limitations. Long-Term care services provided by paid, regulated providers are a significant component of personal health care spending in the United States. This report presents descriptive results from the first wave of the National Study of Long-Term Care Providers (NSLTCP), which was conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS). This report provides information on the supply, organizational characteristics, staffing, and services offered by providers of long-term care services; and the demographic, health, and functional composition of users of these services. Service users include residents of nursing homes and residential care communities, patients of home health agencies and hospices, and participants of adult day services centers.

Author : Louis D. Burgio,Matthew J. Wynn
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2021-04-08
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780190855956

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The REACH OUT Caregiver Support Program by Louis D. Burgio,Matthew J. Wynn Pdf

Older adults increasingly rely on family members or friends (i.e., informal caregivers) for needed care and support as they age. Family caregivers typically assume their caregiving role willingly and reap personal fulfilment from helping a loved one, developing new skills, and strengthening family relationships. For these benefits, however, caregivers often sacrifice their own health and well-being. Depression, anxiety, poor physical health, and compromised immune function are more common among family caregivers than in adults not providing such care. The REACH OUT Caregiver Support Program offers a multi-component, tailored, and flexible intervention for caregivers of people with dementia that is focused on the evidence-based therapeutic strategy of problem solving. This practical volume is designed to guide clinicians through the process of implementing REACH OUT (Resources for Enhancing Alzheimer's Caregiver Health: Offering Useful Treatments) and to provide them with necessary tools to share with caregivers, with the goal of enhancing caregiver physical and mental health. Five common risk areas (home safety, caregiver health, social support, challenging behaviors, and emotional well-being) are described in the manual, and interventions are outlined that respect the nuances of each risk area. By beginning with an individualized risk assessment and being flexible to the needs and issues of the caregiver, the REACH OUT intervention helps clinicians identify risk areas and provides caregivers with tailored action plans to reduce risk and promote well-being.

Author : Visiting Angels
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2018-01-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1984274635

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Palliative Care for Family Caregivers by Visiting Angels Pdf

Family Caregiver Training

Author : Steven H. Zarit,Nancy K. Orr,Judy M. Zarit
Publisher : NYU Press
Page : 231 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1985-08
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780814796634

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The Hidden Victims of Alzheimer's Disease by Steven H. Zarit,Nancy K. Orr,Judy M. Zarit Pdf

An invaluable resource guide for anyone working with persons suffering from Alzheimer's disease, this is the first book to present a step-by-step program to help families cope with the day-to-day problems arising from this disease. Using detailed case examples, the authors offer unique and effective strategies to help the family—and the patient—have enjoyable and more productive lives. "Well written and eminently practical guide for families struggling with the burdens of Alzheimer's disease." —Peter V. Rabins, M.D., John Hopkins University School of Medicine, author of Thirty-Six Hour Day "An outstanding book dealing knowledgeably and sensitively with a painful disease affecting millions of American familes." —Robert N. Butler, M.D., Brookdale Professor of Geriatrics and Adult Development, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York

Author : National Research Council,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Committee on Human-Systems Integration,Committee on the Role of Human Factors in Home Health Care
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2010-11-14
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780309156295

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The Role of Human Factors in Home Health Care by National Research Council,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Committee on Human-Systems Integration,Committee on the Role of Human Factors in Home Health Care Pdf

The rapid growth of home health care has raised many unsolved issues and will have consequences that are far too broad for any one group to analyze in their entirety. Yet a major influence on the safety, quality, and effectiveness of home health care will be the set of issues encompassed by the field of human factors research-the discipline of applying what is known about human capabilities and limitations to the design of products, processes, systems, and work environments. To address these challenges, the National Research Council began a multidisciplinary study to examine a diverse range of behavioral and human factors issues resulting from the increasing migration of medical devices, technologies, and care practices into the home. Its goal is to lay the groundwork for a thorough integration of human factors research with the design and implementation of home health care devices, technologies, and practices. On October 1 and 2, 2009, a group of human factors and other experts met to consider a diverse range of behavioral and human factors issues associated with the increasing migration of medical devices, technologies, and care practices into the home. This book is a summary of that workshop, representing the culmination of the first phase of the study.

Author : David Levy
Publisher : Central Recovery Press, LLC
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2016-04-04
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781942094135

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The Family Caregiver's Manual by David Levy Pdf

A complete, step-by-step guide offering problem-solving and coping skills applicable to every caregiver’s unique circumstances. Drawing from over twenty-five years of experience, Levy provides caregivers with a model for effective planning and problem-solving, focusing on the nonclinical aspects of caregiving, which are often neglected by medical professionals: Caring for young and old victims of disability, illness, and chronic disorders Finding ways to make our healthcare system work Assembling core information about a loved one's life Developing a realistic view of how much care a loved one needs today and may need tomorrow, and understanding that continuum of care Locating resources that can make a difference in making sure a loved one's care-needs are met Finding a good family caregiver support group Overcoming the roadblocks the caregiver's feelings of distress and failure can create Taking a practical approach to that overused phrase "Take care of yourself." David Levy, JD is a gerontologist and a recognized family caregiver expert. Levy holds a Doctor of Jurisprudence and is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator in family caregiving and a certified Family Conflict Dynamics Profiler. He facilitates weekly family caregiver support groups and counsels family caregivers, both pro bono and privately.

Author : Taffy Cannon
Publisher : The Pilgrim Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2022-01-17
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780829806410

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Caregiving 101 by Taffy Cannon Pdf

“Suffering is a complex phenomenon. So is the experience of caring for people who are suffering, especially if they are loved ones. It is essential to have resources that allow us to better cope with such events and processes. This book is a great contribution in this line.”—Dr. Luis Cruz-Villalobos, author, clinical psychologist, PhD (VU Amsterdam) Nobody is ever ready. When her brother had a stroke, Taffy Cannon was thrust into the realm of caregiving: the medical lingo, the legal paperwork, the spiritual exhaustion. Caregiving 101 offers practical guidance from the author’s own experience, from the formation of a support team to the options for long-term care. Though caregiving decisions can be difficult, Cannon reassures caregivers that they are not alone. Taffy Cannon is also the author of 14 mystery novels.

Author : Aracelis Plumley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2021-07-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798530244421

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Caregiver Safety Training Guide by Aracelis Plumley Pdf

While there are plenty of great agencies out that provide thorough training to caregivers, it's clear that this is a major area of improvement for the home care industry. Inadequate training lowers the quality of care that your caregivers are equipped to provide to your clients. It also increases caregiver turnover by causing them to feel disconnected from your agency and less confident with clients. This book teaches you how to navigate caring for your loved one, whether it's full-time in-house caregiving or hiring support from outside services. With information on how to talk to your loved ones about the situation, handle the emotional stress, stay financially secure, and take the time to care for yourself, this guide can help you care for your loved one and yourself at the same time.

Author : Kate, Lorig Dr.P.H.,Diana Laurent, M.P.H.,Robert Schreiber, MD,Maureen Gecht-Silver, OTD. MPH, OTR/L,Dolores Gallagher Thompson, PhD, ABPP,Marian Minor, RPT, PhD,Virginia González, M.P.H.,David Sobel, MD, MPH,Danbi Lee PhD, OTD, OTR/L
Publisher : Bull Publishing
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2018-06-20
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781945188206

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Building Better Caregivers by Kate, Lorig Dr.P.H.,Diana Laurent, M.P.H.,Robert Schreiber, MD,Maureen Gecht-Silver, OTD. MPH, OTR/L,Dolores Gallagher Thompson, PhD, ABPP,Marian Minor, RPT, PhD,Virginia González, M.P.H.,David Sobel, MD, MPH,Danbi Lee PhD, OTD, OTR/L Pdf

Today more than 40 million people in the U.S. find themselves responsible for caring for a parent, relative, or friend. Building Better Caregivers, developed by the author team of the bestselling Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions, shares the best in caregiving research and the most important lessons learned from thousands of caregivers. With a focus on reducing stress through the use of practical skills and tools, this book will help you manage your caregiving tasks so you can maintain a happy, fulfilling life while also meeting your caregiving obligations.

Author : Institute of Medicine,Board on Health Care Services,Committee on the Future Health Care Workforce for Older Americans
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 317 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2008-09-27
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780309115872

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Retooling for an Aging America by Institute of Medicine,Board on Health Care Services,Committee on the Future Health Care Workforce for Older Americans Pdf

As the first of the nation's 78 million baby boomers begin reaching age 65 in 2011, they will face a health care workforce that is too small and woefully unprepared to meet their specific health needs. Retooling for an Aging America calls for bold initiatives starting immediately to train all health care providers in the basics of geriatric care and to prepare family members and other informal caregivers, who currently receive little or no training in how to tend to their aging loved ones. The book also recommends that Medicare, Medicaid, and other health plans pay higher rates to boost recruitment and retention of geriatric specialists and care aides. Educators and health professional groups can use Retooling for an Aging America to institute or increase formal education and training in geriatrics. Consumer groups can use the book to advocate for improving the care for older adults. Health care professional and occupational groups can use it to improve the quality of health care jobs.

Author : Brett H. Lewis
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2012-09
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781475940510

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Family Caregiving by Brett H. Lewis Pdf

Family Caregiving explores one of the most precious and fulfilling gifts of love that can be given to a family member or a friend and also one of the most difficult tasks to undertake. The difficulty increases in magnitude because many family caregivers have no formal medical training other than basic first aid. In most cases, all of their medical knowledge has come from their own life experiences with personal illnesses, accidents, and medications. In Family Caregiving, author Brett Lewis shares his insights and the bounty of information that he learned acting as a family caregiver for both his father and his close friend. He explains that even though caregiving is stressful, being prepared and knowledgeable can reduce stress levels and better position a family member for caregiving success. A caregiver should have a thorough understanding of the patient's personal and family medical history, current symptoms, and medical conditions. It is critical to learn how to interact effectively with medical personnel; to become familiar with hospital/rehabilitation center processes and protocols; and to learn about basic medical terminology, equipment, and procedures. By sharing candid, real-world experiences including his mistakes Lewis provides a step-by-step guide that can enable the family caregiver to better navigate the journey of caregiving.

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Special Committee on Aging
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : PSU:000043016594

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Everyday Heroes, Family Caregivers Face Increasing Challenges in an Aging Nation by United States. Congress. Senate. Special Committee on Aging Pdf