The Caregiver's Encyclopedia

By Muriel R. Gillick,

Book cover of The Caregiver's Encyclopedia: A Compassionate Guide to Caring for Older Adults

Book description

An indispensable, comprehensive reference for family caregivers.

Caregivers hold the key to the health, well-being, and happiness of their aging relatives, partners, or friends. The Caregiver's Encyclopedia provides you with all of the information you need to take the best care of your loved one-from making major medical decisions to…

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1 author picked The Caregiver's Encyclopedia as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Caring for an aging relative is an incredible honor and, let’s be honest, an incredible burden. When I became the caregiver for an elder cousin, this book gave me the information and tools I needed to get him the best care possible and then, in the end, to spring him from the hospital so he could die at home, as he wished.

This is very much a medical guide written by a physician specializing in geriatrics and palliative care, and I love the detail she provides on both chronic and acute illnesses, as well as how to choose a care…

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