Maria M. Meyer

Chronic illness, disability and issues of aging will affect all of us one day, to some degree. And, when it happens, it affects the whole family. “The Comfort of Home for Alzheimers Disease; a guide for caregivers” is, in the truest sense of the word, a handbook for that day. The three-part organization (Getting Ready, Day by Day, and Additional Resources) makes information and suggestions readily accessible to the caregiver. The focus, home care and the well-being of the caregiver, suggests we should all have this book on the shelf when the need strikes.… (meer)

This book is part of a series of books about caring for people with disabilities and physical limitations in their homes. The company responsible for this book -- www.comfortofhome.com -- also produces DVDs, videos, and collateral material such as caregiver journals.

This book contains a wealth of basic information on caring for a person with Alzheimer's at home.

You will learn how Alzheimer's is diagnosed, how the disease progresses, and the best ways to care for a person with Alzheimer's in the different stages of the disease. Included is information about medical care and assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and eating. Emphasis is given on providing an environment that is safe and non-threatening.

This book is also helpful for caregivers of people who have other forms of dementia and memory issues.… (meer)

COMFORT OF HOME™ THIRD EDITION (THE)
A Complete Guide for Caregivers
Maria M. Meyer and Paula Derr, RN, BSN, CEN, CCRN

This book starts with the basics from “Is Home Care for You?” to “Getting In-home Help” and “Paying for Care.” It contains all the information you need to effectively communicate with the entire health care team to get the best quality of care possible for the person in your care.
A to Z! Fully Updated and Expanded. This book takes you through all the steps of home care, helping you to:
• Make the home safe and comfortable for people with special needs
• Easily handle everyday activities like toileting, bathing, feeding and dressing
• Know how to prevent back injuries with wheelchair transfers
• Ensure proper nutrition and exercise—for you and the person in your care
• Handle any emergency and know when to call an ambulance
• Understand Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit and updated IRS tax rules
• Deal with the particular needs of an aging person
• Understand end-of-life health care documents, plan for funerals, and deal with grief… (meer)