General Chronic Disease
Our 15-page booklet, written by RN's, offers tips and advice for family caregivers.
Advice categories include topics such as:
- Nutrition
- Family & Community Support
- Modifications
- Legacy
Sample excerpt from the booklet:
Mental Tasks
"Assess the presence of depression as it can be a major barrier to teaching independence."
Alzheimer's Disease
Our 15-page booklet, written by RN's, offers tips and advice for family caregivers.
Advice categories include topics such as:
- Nutrition
- Family & Community Support
- Modifications
- Legacy
Sample excerpt from the booklet:
Modifications
"Label pictures to prompt name recognition or memories, i.e...'Lake Shasta Vacation 1998" or 'Grandson Billy, Monica's second child.'"
Diabetes Disease
Our 15-page booklet, written by RN's, offers tips and advice for family caregivers.
Advice categories include topics such as:
- Nutrition
- Family & Community Support
- Modifications
- Legacy
Sample excerpt from the booklet:
Mental Tasks
"Work with the client to identify how better nutrition and more exercise can impact their thoughts and mood."
Heart Disease
Our 15-page booklet, written by RN's, offers tips and advice for family caregivers.
Advice categories include topics such as:
- Nutrition
- Family & Community Support
- Modifications
- Legacy
Sample excerpt from the booklet:
Education
"Teach the patient to realize when symptoms are worsening, including increases in edema, shortness of breath, and chest pain, and when to call for help."
Parkinson's Disease
Our 15-page booklet, written by RN's, offers tips and advice for family caregivers.
Advice categories include topics such as:
- Nutrition
- Family & Community Support
- Modifications
- Legacy
Sample excerpt from the booklet:
Social Enrichment
"Recognize that a mask like expression is due to rigid facial muscles and may not indicate a true picture of feelings."
