Prepare For Care: Support And Guidance When Making Care Decisions For A Loved One

Prepare for Care delivers a sensitive and compassionate guide that demystifies our complicated medical system, helping caregivers and families fill in the gaps and make more effective treatment decisions on behalf of patients acutely ill, chronically ill, or facing end of life issues. Care Coordinator Linda DeTerlizzi, R.N. BSN, covers everything from navigating the hospital admission and discharge process to practical tips on how to find the best hospice for the patient. Packed full of helpful suggestions, this guide also includes valuable care tips on subjects such as how caregivers and families can receive support, how to find the right nursing home, and whether the patient is eligible for home care. Linda discusses emotional challenges and offers subjective experiences to help address the psychological, social, and spiritual dilemmas faced by the family & caregivers. Full of eye-opening insights and enlightening anecdotes, Prepare for Care is essential reading for anyone involved in providing care for someone-whether you are a friend, a family member, or a part of the healthcare team.

• | Author: Linda Deterlizzi Bsn Ccm
• | Publisher: Lmd Care Consultants Press
• | Publication Date: Jan 28, 2019
• | Number of Pages: 64 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 069214806X
• | ISBN-13: 9780692148068