Home nursing and caring Books

True Tales of Medicine, Mischief, and the Magic of Human Connection"An unforgettable journey that reads like a conversation with your wisest, wittiest friend." In this candid memoir, Dr. Nicholas Orfan strips away the sterile veneer of medicine to reveal...

This empowering guide offers compassionate, experience-informed support for caregivers facing the often-overwhelming realities of Alzheimer's and dementia. Written by Dr. Ogechi Hope, a dedicated Registered Nurse, Certified Case Manager, and Doctor of...

Evelyn harbours a heartfelt dream of becoming a nurse, healing the world one tender touch at a time. On the other paw, Khan the cat yearns for a life filled with thrilling adventures. In this enchanting picture book, dive into the delightful days of...

Originally published in 1972, this book is an analytical account of the socio-medical tribulations suffered by Glasgow's east-end elderly leading to referral to geriatric wards. It examines why so many old people suffer from physical, mental and social...

More than 44 million Americans provide care for family members and friends with chronic illness or conditions that require day to day assistance.In general, caregivers do this out of real compassion and love, or a sense of duty for the person they are...

Are you a caregiver who would appreciate a little boost for the hard work you do? Or, are you a caring family member or friend of a caregiver whom you want to acknowledge and support?  Caregiver Defined is a beautifully illustrated, inspirational...

When Every Day Is A New Day is a wonderful tribute to Author Marlean Acker's mom who was diagnosed with Dementia/Alzheimer's. The journey she and her husband took with her mom as the disease progressed was hilarious, exhausting, and humbling. Acker's...

Caring is Art is a companion book for family caregivers, created by former family caregiver and artist, Leilani Norman. Taking care of another person is both rewarding and challenging, filled with love and difficulty. Caring is Art includes...

Have you ever wondered if you are going to be able to navigate the ins and outs of aging in place for you or someone you love? How do we know where to start? For example, do you know how to find a reputable aide, medical equipment or a visiting...

This is a book about Torah, Chesed, Mitzvos and Emuna. In Anchoring Thru Life's Challenges, Joy Furer presents a heartwarming message about how to anchor your life in the ways of Hashem and to accept and overcome the challenges presented to you through...

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when your loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia. The symptoms and progression of the disease vary from person to person, and there is so much you need to know in order to make the...

Are you a health professional who wants to feel confident about the manual handling solutions youoffer people with disabilities and their caregivers?At long last there is a book that provides a framework for health professionals for solving complex...

'It was a disaster from the word go,' Barb Spriggs said when telling the story of her husband Bob's admission to the Oakden Older Persons' Mental Health Service in Adelaide. Barb had no idea that her story would launch a landmark inquiry, The Oakden...

Medication Log Book - perfect to record your daily medicine and medication intake! It's easy-to-use and consists of weekly charts with checkboxes for marking each dose you take.Features:✔ Medication & Daily Dosage - Time, and Monday to Sunday columns...

Shocked? Worried? Confused? Looking for Answers? What can you expect after a Prostate Cancer Diagnosis? A Prostate Cancer Journey can be filled with unimaginable issues and challenges that a patient and caregiver will need to manage. Under highly...

Technology has great potential to assist seniors and others with special needs in better managing their health, maintaining active and productive lives, enabling independent living, reducing risk, and compensating for cognitive and physical decline...

Gleanings For Invalids: A Companion For The Sick Room is a book published in 1874 by The Religious Tract Society Publisher. The book is intended to provide comfort and support for those who are ill or bedridden. It contains a collection of short essays,...

In the poignant memoir Caring for Carol by Caring for Me, author Anthony P. Mauro Sr. takes readers on an emotional journey through the challenges of Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD), a rare form of dementia. Unaware of this condition, both Anthony and...

There is no book on the market that addresses the needs of long-term caregivers regardless of the challenges faced by their loved ones. Most books focus on specific illnesses or conditions such as survivors of stroke, head or spinal injuries, dementia...

Looking for a way to organize your caregiving journey and keep track of important details? Look no further than the Caregiver Log Book!Whether you're a professional caregiver or a family member providing support, this log book will help you stay on top...

Because progressive advancements to healthcare practices are leading to longer lifespans, an increased number of aging individuals now require constant care from practiced caregivers. The financial costs of in-home care can be quite high; therefore, many...

In healthcare systems, medical devices help physicians and specialists in diagnosis, prognosis, and therapeutics. As research shows, validation of medical devices is significantly optimized by accurate signal processing. Biomedical Signal and Image...

The prominence of dementia within the global aging population has undergone an increase in recent years. To improve the living conditions of patients, researchers must place more emphasis on early detection methods. Improving the Quality of Life for...

Recent literature suggests that patient participation and engagement may be the ideal solution to the efficacy of healthcare treatments, from a clinical and pragmatic view. Despite the growing discussions on the necessity of patient engagement, there is...

Proper health education is a vital component to ensuring patients' satisfaction, safety, and well-being. To achieve this goal, interdisciplinary collaboration has emerged as an innovative method for promoting healthy living. Healthcare Community...

Notes On The Care Of The Sick: And Practical Advice To Those In Charge Of The Dying And The Dead is a book written by Arthur Brinckman in 1879. The book provides a comprehensive guide on how to care for the sick and dying, as well as practical advice for...

Making sure that people are involved and central to their care is now recognised as a key component of developing high quality healthcare. Adopting person-centred care as "business as usual" requires fundamental changes to how services are delivered and...

""When To Send For The Doctor: And What To Do Before The Doctor Comes"" is a book written by Frieda E. Lippert in 1913. The book is a comprehensive guide on how to take care of oneself and others in case of a medical emergency. It provides valuable...

" Bypass the coronary Bypass Surgery" is a practical guide to help anyone who has coronary artery disease. It covers all aspects of diet, meditation, and exercise to cure this deadly disease naturally. This book will empower the patient to choose wisely...

When his wife Jane was diagnosed with Alzheimer's dementia, Jeff Camhi believed he could manage caring for her at home. From his professional background in neurobiology, he had some idea how the illness might progress, and his recent retirement left him...

When you or someone you love needs home health care, you can find yourself facing a variety of unfamiliar situations and challenges. Written by a dad who was thrown into the home health care world when his ten-year-old daughter suffered a severe brain...

Sisterly Love Endures, Guidance for the Caregiver is a memoir of the caregiving journey of two sisters. What starts out as a response to a need for help for one sister, ends up with a heart that was forever changed in the other. You are invited to...

Would a creator of humankind form us without offering a plan for our aging? Does the Scripture's ancient wisdom really speak to our getting older and how we ought to think of aging in our day? Can we see how God anticipated our needs in aging from the...

"Her life was a song." Thus did Mom's obituary sum her up. Seventeen years before her death, however, that song began to change, shifting into darker and eventually agitated tones. Still, up until the end, it never ceased. Here is the full course of her...

LARGE PRINT EDITION More than ten million people worldwide live with Parkinson's disease, and their spouses are most likely to be their primary caregivers. The transition from spouse to caregiver is not an easy one, often causing frustration,...

Empower your patients and provide essential long-distance care with this complete handbook for house calls!Are you a nurse or other healthcare practitioner, and you're searching for the best ways to care for your patients in the face of COVID-19? Do you...

You love them. Of course you do. But they're driving you crazy! They're overly demanding, inpatient, unreasonable, self-centered and selfish, and expect you to drop everything for them at a moment's notice. And they act so juvenile!No, we're not talking...

Long Distance Caregiving can be challenging—and one of the most rewarding experiences of your life. No one is ever fully prepared to help a family member through a difficult illness, and aging issues, let alone prepare their loved ones for...

This book might save your life or that of the loved ones around you.By early December 2020, as many as 10,000 people were being infected with the Covid virus, every hour of every day, in the US alone. Up to two people were dying every minute, and...

Stepping-Stones is a compilation of heartfelt stories of courage, love, and letting go, taken from the journal pages of a hospice nurse who spent two decades at the bedside of dying patients. The book encompasses end-of-life care, quality of life,...

The Lost Kitchen: Reflections and Recipes from an Alzheimer’s Caregiver is an honest and heartfelt look at the hidden gifts of living with a parent with Alzheimer’s. Miriam Green weaves poetry, recipes and anecdotes into a nourishing whole as...

Synopsis for Physician's Manual: Case Studies Physician's Manual: Case Studies is a groundbreaking exploration into the art and science of holistic healing, blending ancient wisdom with modern insight. This innovative work examines 10 hypothetical case...

IntroductionCaring for a loved one as they transition from life to death is a journey unlike any other. It is one that I never could have fully prepared for, yet it has been the most profound experience of my life. I was in my mid 50's, next to the...

When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia, the world can feel like it's tilting on its axis. Fear, confusion, and heartache become constant companions as you grapple with the challenges of caregiving and the profound changes in your relationship. But...

MARY BANKS' caregiving book is meant to encourage and support anyone who is taking care of the elderly, sick or disadvantaged. She talks about physical care, emotional care; such as being a good listener, talking and giving reassurance. Mary stresses...

This guide includes instruction, critical information, and organization forms to walk a non-professionalthrough every step of experiencing the complete life care of someone else.