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Everything you need to know about caregiving for Parkinson's disease /

"Caregiving for those who suffer from Parkinson's disease comes with many challenges, from how to deal with guilt and loneliness to avoiding burnout and figuring out what to expect from an unpredictable disease. When giving care, too often caregivers neglect their own well-being. Everythin...

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Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Marie, Lianna, 1974- (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: West Lafayette, Indiana : Purdue University Press, [2020]
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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  • Cover
  • Everything You Need to Know About CAREGIVING for Parkinson's Disease
  • Title
  • Dedication
  • Copyright
  • Contents
  • About the Author
  • Preface
  • Words You Need to Know
  • PART 1 CAREGIVING ESSENTIALS
  • 1. Who Cares?
  • 2. Before You Say Yes to Caregiving
  • 3. Get Help
  • 4. Set Boundaries
  • 5. Take Care of Yourself
  • PART 2 WHAT TO EXPECT
  • 6. How Long Will My Caregiving Role Last?
  • 7. The Physical Side of Caregiving
  • 8. The Costs of Caregiving
  • 9. Planning for Parkinson's
  • PART 3 THE EMOTIONAL SIDE OF CAREGIVING
  • 10. What to Do When You Feel Overwhelmed
  • 11. How to Manage Caregiver Stress and Prevent Burnout
  • 12. Keeping Your Cool: How to Stay Patient During Those Trying Times
  • 13. How to Deal With Guilt
  • 14. How to Cope With Loneliness
  • 15. How to Handle Depression
  • 16. How to Cope With Worries About the Unknown
  • 17. How to Deal With Resentment
  • PART 4 GETTING PRACTICAL: GENERAL CAREGIVING ISSUES
  • 18. How to Help When Help Isn't Wanted
  • 19. What NOT to Do When Caregiving
  • 20. Long-Distance Caregiving
  • 21. What to Do When No One Will Help
  • PART 5 GETTING PRACTICAL: CAREGIVING FOR PARKINSON'S
  • 22. Caregiving in the Early Stages of PD
  • 23. Caregiving in the Mid-Stages of PD
  • 24. Caregiving in the Late Stages of PD
  • 25. How to Parkinson's-Proof Your Home
  • 26. Helping With Mobility
  • 27. Managing Freezing Episodes
  • 28. Preventing Falls
  • 29. Getting the Most Out of Medications
  • 30. How to Deal With Hallucinations and Delusions
  • 31. How to Handle Weight Loss
  • 32. Help for Drooling and Dry Mouth
  • 33. Mealtime and Swallowing Tips
  • 34. Social and Activity Concerns
  • PART 6 ESPECIALLY FOR SPOUSES
  • 35. Special Needs of Spousal Caregivers
  • 36. What to Do When Your Life Becomes All About Parkinson's
  • 37. When Parkinson's Is Keeping You Up All Night
  • 38. How Can I Regain Respect for My Spouse With PD?
  • 39. Parkinson's and Your Sex Life
  • PART 7 GETTING HELP
  • 40. Respite Care
  • 41. Housing Options
  • 42. When Is It Time to Apply for Disability?
  • 43. How Can We Pay for Caregiving?
  • 44. How Do I Find Time for Me?
  • PART 8 TOUGH CAREGIVING DECISIONS AND ISSUES
  • 45. Decisions About Driving
  • 46. How to Get Your Loved One to Consider Home Care
  • 47. The Dreaded Nursing Home Decision
  • 48. Keeping Peace in the Family
  • 49. Parkinson's and Dementia: Caregiving for a Double Diagnosis
  • 50. Grieving While Your Loved One Is Still Alive
  • Acknowledgments
  • Appendix
  • Notes