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Eldercare at Home: Caregiving
Caring for an older person at home requires a team of people with different skills and perspectives. Doctors, nurses, social workers, and clergy all make important, specialized contributions, but family members or friends give the day-to-day care.
Eldercare at Home: Communication Problems
Communication problems can be frustrating for the older person and his or her caregiver. The older person may become upset because of not being able to hear or understand what others are saying, or because of having trouble expressing thoughts.
Eldercare at Home: Helping with Recovery from Illness
Taking care of a family member who is recovering from surgery or an illness can be very demanding for both the caregiver and the person who receives care.
Eldercare at Home: Table of Contents
Eldercare at Home covers over 25 topics, giving guidance and providing clear, practical instructions for dealing with common caregiving problems.