Lessons from a Disabled Caregiver
Toplight Books (Verlag)
9781476687391 (ISBN)
Progressive, untreatable nerve and muscle diseases transformed the author's life from having been a college athlete to needing a wheelchair and special equipment for day-to-day activities. While dealing with his own conditions, he was faced with the unique challenge of being the sole caregiver for his wife who suffers from Alzheimer's disease. He has written this experience-based book to help people with life-altering medical conditions and those dealing with challenging caregiving responsibilities. Comprehensive in scope, it covers topics including grief, finances, safety and end-of-life planning. This is a resource book containing many references aimed at helping the reader overcome their challenges, maintain their independence and have happy, fulfilling lives.
The late William G. Reed was recognized for his accomplishments in engineering, sales, business development, and general management roles for large corporations, including GE. He formed his own consulting company, managing major projects for large corporations and investing in start-up companies. He lived in Phoenix, Arizona.
Table of Contents
Foreword by Marwan Noel Sabbagh, M.D.
Preface
Introduction
Section One—Life Forever Changed
1. Recognition and Diagnosis
2. Dealing with Grief
Section Two—Acceptance and Adaptation
3. Family, Social and Religious Support
4. Stay Healthy, Maintain Your Strength
5. Build Your Essential Help Network
Section Three—Safe Personal Mobility Solutions
6. Initial Solutions
7. Rolling Walker
8. Motorized Scooter
9. Acquiring a Wheelchair
10. The Consequences of Wheelchair Use
11. Dealing with House Level Changes
Section Four—Independent Life
12. How to Prepare for Emergencies
13. Stand and Transfer Safely
14. Handicap Toilet Progression
15. Showering Safely
16. Food and Shopping
17. Solutions to Daily Issues
Section Five—Vehicle Mobility
18. Vehicle Adaptation for a Motorized Scooter
19. Public Transport
Section Six—Learning to Drive with Handicaps
20. Don’t Assume You Can’t; Most Can
21. Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist (CDRS®)
22. Vehicle Modification and Selection
23. Controls Installation CA: It Shouldn’t Be This Hard!
24. Controls Installation AZ: Will the Problems Never End?!
25. Training, DMV and Insurance
Section Seven—Caregiving from a Wheelchair
26. Caregiving Introduction
27. Caregiving at Home: Before the Crisis
28. Potential Solutions
29. The Crisis: Big Problems, Out of Answers
30. Senior Living Decision Rationale
31. The Challenges of Moving to Senior Living
32. Initial Accommodations, Serious Threats
33. Social Integration
34. Jodie’s Successful Adaptation, Unexpected Positives
35. Final Update and Closing
Epilogue
Appendix I: Senior Living Care Options
Appendix II: Long-Term Care Insurance
Appendix III: Documents Your Heirs Will Need
Appendix IV: Ready Document Access Is a Must
Acknowledgments
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index
| Erscheinungsdatum | 01.09.2021 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | 69 photos, appendices, notes, bibliography, index |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 178 x 254 mm |
| Gewicht | 467 g |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie |
| Medizin / Pharmazie ► Gesundheitswesen | |
| Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Geriatrie | |
| ISBN-13 | 9781476687391 / 9781476687391 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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