Bibliograph

The comfort of home, an illustrated step-by-step guide for Multiple Sclerosis caregivers, Maria M. Meyer and Paula Derr with Kimberly Koch and Diane Afes

Type

Label

The comfort of home, an illustrated step-by-step guide for Multiple Sclerosis caregivers, Maria M. Meyer and Paula Derr with Kimberly Koch and Diane Afes

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The comfort of home

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

74496195

Responsibility statement

Maria M. Meyer and Paula Derr with Kimberly Koch and Diane Afes

Sub title

an illustrated step-by-step guide for Multiple Sclerosis caregivers

Table Of Contents

Is home care for you? -- Using the health care team effectively -- Getting in-home help -- Paying for care -- Financial management and tax planning -- Planning for the life continuum -- Preparing the home -- Equipment and supplies -- Setting up a plan of care -- How to avoid caregiver burnout -- Activities of daily living -- Therapies -- Special challenges -- Diet, nutrition, and exercise -- Emergencies -- Body mechanics--positioning, moving, and transfers -- Common abbreviations -- MS specialists -- Other specialists -- International MS and caregiver organizations -- Glossary

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