As the people you love grow older, it can be a daunting task to ensure they're properly cared for. With endless details to keep in mind, you may quickly feel overwhelmed by the responsibility.
That's why Teresa L. Chase, a registered nurse with nearly four decades in the healthcare industry, created this easy-to-follow, alphabetized guide to help caregivers look after friends and relatives at home.
Organized from A to Z so you can quickly navigate to the information you need, It's My Turn Now covers these topics and more in simple, jargon-free language:
- Abuse and neglect
- Activity and recreation
- Dietary concerns
- Emergency preparedness
- Fall prevention
- Home healthcare
- Medication
- Personal care
- Therapy
- Caregiver burnout
With some chapters focusing on prevention, others on maintenance, and still others on reacting to common emergencies, you have all the information you need to provide the best possible care at home for aging loved ones.
Whether you are caring for a spouse, parent, grandparent, or another significant other, this book will equip you with the knowledge you need to help you confidently shoulder the burden of being a long-term caregiver.
About the Author: Teresa L. Chase, RN, has worked in the healthcare field for nearly forty years, with most of her career focused on long-term care.
Her passion for excellence distinguished her early on from her peers, leading to many opportunities to work in training and staff development with less experienced nurses and caregivers. She was privileged to teach other healthcare professionals the nuances of taking care of elderly, sick, and limited-mobility patients.
Chase is now delighted to bring her knowledge and passion to a lay audience so that people everywhere can become better and more confident caregivers for their own loved ones.
