Suddenly caring for an elderly mom, dad, spouse, brother, or sister at home, and feeling completely lost? This practical guide and printable workbook shows you exactly what to do, step by step.
Written by a state-certified geriatric care professional with over 30 years of hands-on experience in elder care.
What's inside (44 pages)
• 15 clear chapters in plain, warm language
• Making the home safe: a room-by-room fall prevention checklist
• Bathing, dressing, and toileting with dignity
• Food, fluids, and swallowing problems
• Medication safety and common mistakes to avoid
• Preventing pressure sores
• Safe transfers that protect your back
• Memory loss and dementia: what to say and what to avoid
• Home oxygen therapy: a complete safety guide
• Coming home from the hospital: questions to ask before discharge
• Warning signs: when to call the doctor
• Planning ahead: important conversations and documents
• When home care is no longer enough
• Caregiver burnout: how to protect yourself7 printable worksheets
• Emergency Information Sheet
• Care Team Contacts
• Medication List
• Daily Care Log
• Weekly Care Schedule
• Questions for the Doctor
• Caregiver Self-CheckInstant digital download – PDF, no physical item will be shipped.
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Caring for an Elderly Loved One at Home – A Practical Guide & Workbook for Family Caregivers
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