| Introduction: Being a Caregiver |
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Infection Control and Waste Disposal |
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2 | (1) |
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Preparing the Environment/Accident Prevention |
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3 | (3) |
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6 | (1) |
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Decreased Sensation and Burns |
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7 | (1) |
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7 | (2) |
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9 | (14) |
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10 | (5) |
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15 | (1) |
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Care of the Eyes, Ears, Mouth, Hair, Feet, and Nails |
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16 | (7) |
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23 | (14) |
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23 | (3) |
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Tips for Selecting Healthful Foods |
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26 | (1) |
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27 | (1) |
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28 | (2) |
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Helping the Patient Eat and Drink |
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30 | (4) |
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34 | (3) |
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37 | (16) |
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38 | (1) |
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40 | (4) |
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44 | (1) |
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45 | (1) |
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Incontinence Aids and Products |
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46 | (3) |
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49 | (4) |
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53 | (14) |
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54 | (3) |
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57 | (3) |
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Walking with or without Help |
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60 | (3) |
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63 | (3) |
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66 | (1) |
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67 | (16) |
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67 | (5) |
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72 | (1) |
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73 | (2) |
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75 | (3) |
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Heat and Cold Applications |
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78 | (5) |
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83 | (6) |
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Prevention of Bedsores/Skin Care |
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83 | (2) |
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Correct Body Alignment/Positioning |
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85 | (2) |
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87 | (2) |
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89 | (7) |
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Impaired Vision, Hearing and Speech |
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89 | (3) |
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Alternate Ways to Communicate |
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92 | (1) |
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93 | (1) |
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Strategies to Reduce Difficult Behaviors |
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94 | (2) |
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96 | (3) |
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96 | (1) |
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Signs of Inadequate Sleep |
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97 | (1) |
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Suggestions to Promote Sleep |
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97 | (2) |
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Feelings, Emotions, & Social Interactions |
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99 | (10) |
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99 | (1) |
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Guilt, Depression, and Anxiety |
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100 | (2) |
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102 | (2) |
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104 | (1) |
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105 | (1) |
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106 | (1) |
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106 | (3) |
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Taking Care of the Caregiver |
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109 | (11) |
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109 | (3) |
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112 | (1) |
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Understanding Your Limits |
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113 | (2) |
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115 | (5) |
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120 | (13) |
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Preparing for an Emergency |
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120 | (1) |
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Preparing a First Aid Kit |
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121 | (1) |
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122 | (11) |
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Legal, Ethical, and Financial Issues |
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133 | (7) |
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133 | (1) |
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134 | (1) |
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135 | (4) |
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139 | (1) |
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140 | (15) |
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140 | (3) |
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Organizations for Specific Conditions |
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143 | (10) |
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153 | (2) |
| Index |
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