Family Care

Forging partnerships between service users, family carers and service providers is a key theme in both the policy and academic literatures. However, what such partnerships mean and how they can be created and sustained while responding to change over time, is far from clear.

This book considers how family and professional carers can work together more effectively in order to provide the highest quality of care to people who need support in order to remain in their own homes. It adopts a temporal perspective looking at key transitions in caregiving and suggests the most appropriate types of help at particular points in time. It draws on both empirical and theoretical sources emerging from several countries and relating to a number of differing caregiving contexts in order to illustrate the essential elements of ‘relationship-centred’ care.

Partnerships in Family Care will be important reading for all health care students and professionals with an interest in community and home care for the ill, disabled, and elderly.

Family centred care is the cornerstone of Children’s Nursing practice and this engaging and comprehensive text introduces both the theoretical and practical components of this important concept. The authors analyse current issues surrounding family centred care and provide readers with a unique Continuum for Practice that will enable them to implement the concept both in the community and in hospital based settings.

The text is clearly structured into the following three parts:

Part One provides a definition of family centred care and a Practice Continuum.

Part Two is an analysis of current perspectives, issues and challenges impinging on family centred care.

Part Three addresses the skills required to actually practice family centred care so that it can become a reality for children, families and nurses.

The underlying principles of family centred care are presented as frameworks grounded in the realities of day-to-day practice. In this way the reader is equipped with a toolkit that they can use to develop their expertise, at their own pace in their individual care environment. Family Centred Care will be essential reading for all student and qualified nurses working with children and their families in a variety of health care settings.

* How do the demands of caregiving change over time and what are the policy and practice implications of such changes?

* How is a balance achieved between the needs of the caregiver and the cared-for person?

The importance of family (informal) care both in making a reality of community care policies and in helping to sustain the quality of life of people who require support to remain within their homes is beyond doubt. However, whilst a considerable research and practice literature has developed in this area over the last ten years there remains much to learn about caring at both conceptual and practice levels. There is in particular a need to develop more dynamic models which account for the changing nature of care over time and integrates the perspectives of carer, cared-for person and the formal service network.

Based on several years research conducted by the authors, Understanding Family Care integrates a number of theories and perspectives in order to provide a more holistic understanding of the needs of carers. Emphasis is placed on providing a balanced picture which recognizes both the burdens and satisfactions of caring, in addition to the coping efforts that carers employ. A new longitudinal model of caring is described and the various stages and processes are explored. Although the focus is primarily on the carer the perspectives of the cared-for person are not ignored and a model is presented which aids the integration of disparate viewpoints. In addition to theoretical and methodological debates, implications for policy and practice are fully explored.

Understanding Family Care is recommended reading for practitioners and managers in the health and social services, as well as students of social science, nursing, gerontology and social work.

Our Caregiver Daily Log Book, the ultimate tool for anyone who cares for a loved one or client. This comprehensive log book is designed to help caregivers keep track of all the important details and information related to their loved one’s care. Whether you are a professional caregiver or a family member caring for a loved one, this log book will help you stay organized and informed. Our Caregiver

Daily Log Book is divided into nine “9” Schedules, each one dedicated to a specific aspect of caregiving. From medication schedules to vital signs, appointments to personal care, this log book covers it all. With plenty of space to write down notes and observations, caregivers can keep track of important details and share them with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

Not only does this log book help caregivers stay organized, but it also provides peace of mind. By keeping track of medications, appointments, and other important details, caregivers can ensure that their loved ones are receiving the best possible care.

Our Caregiver Daily Log Book is easy to use and provides a simple way to keep track of all the important details related to caregiving. It’s the perfect tool for anyone who wants to provide the best possible care for their loved ones. So why wait? Order your copy today and start taking control of your loved one’s care!

✔ The first few pages of the logbook contain the following charts:

• Personal information
• Emergency contacts Family members, friends, and neighbors who can be contacted in case of an emergency
• Pharmacy information
• Doctor information
• Medication list

Note: These pages are designed to ensure important information is easily accessible and can be quickly provided to medical professionals in case of an emergency.

✔ Each daily page has the following features:
Activity & Caregiving Notes For:
⭐ Name, Date
⭐ Medication Schedule: Name, Dose Given, Time, Notes.
⭐ Activities & Exercise: Type, Duration, Time.
⭐ Meals: Meal, Time, Amount.
⭐ Toileting: Time, U, BM. Times Up During The Night.
⭐ Vital Signs: Blood Pressure, Heart Rate, Respiratory Rate, Temperature / Time & Observations.
⭐ Appointments: Doctor’s Visit Or Therapy Session/ Special Instructions, Time, Observations.
⭐ Personal Care & Physical Therapy
⭐ General Mood
⭐ Notes
⭐ Other
✔ This Log Book Is Great For:
⭐ In-home care agency
⭐ Personal care assistant
⭐ Independent caregiver
⭐ Community service group
⭐ Charitable organization
✔ How can this Caregiver Journal Notebook help?
⭐ Effective communication within the care team
⭐ Responsibility and ownership among care team members
⭐ Timely retrieval of patient records
⭐ Facilitates informed decision-making
⭐ Detection of changes in patient’s mental or physical state

Features:

• Size: 8.5” x 11” inch / 21.59 x 27.94 cm
• Paper: white pape “High-quality”
• Pages: 120 pages Cover: Soft, Matte cover
• for gel pen, ink or pencils

” This Caregiver Notebook Was Designed By An Experienced Home Care Business Owner. This Caregiver Logbook Draws On Their Firsthand Knowledge Of Working With Clients, Families, Care Facilities, Trustees, Curators, & Medical Professionals.”

“A Family Guide To At-Home ALS Care” is a compassionate and comprehensive family guide that empowers you with the knowledge, strategies, and resources to provide exceptional at-home care for your loved ones battling ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. This invaluable resource will help you navigate the challenges of ALS caregiving while promoting the highest quality of life for your loved one.

In this guide, you’ll find practical tips and step-by-step instructions on various aspects of ALS care, including managing physical symptoms, creating a safe and accessible home environment, coordinating medical appointments, and assisting with daily activities. Learn how to adapt your home to meet the unique needs of individuals with ALS, from mobility aids and assistive devices to communication tools and nutrition plans.

But “A Family Guide To At-Home ALS Care” goes beyond the practicalities of caregiving. It offers compassionate guidance on navigating the emotional and psychological aspects of the ALS journey. Discover strategies for managing stress, maintaining healthy relationships, and finding support networks to lean on during challenging times. Gain insights into effective communication techniques to ensure open and meaningful conversations with your loved one and healthcare providers.

This guide also provides a comprehensive overview of the progressive nature of ALS, its symptoms, treatment options, and available resources. Understand the multidisciplinary approach to ALS care and learn about the role of healthcare professionals, including neurologists, physical therapists, speech therapists, and palliative care specialists. Access a curated list of organizations, support groups, and online communities dedicated to ALS, where you can find additional guidance, connect with other caregivers, and share experiences.

“A Family Guide To At-Home ALS Care” is not just a practical manual; it’s a source of inspiration and encouragement. It reminds you that you are not alone in this journey and equips you with the tools to provide the highest level of care and support for your loved one with ALS. Embrace the profound impact of your role as a caregiver, and find solace in knowing that you are making a difference in the life of someone facing ALS.

Don’t navigate the complexities of ALS caregiving alone. Empower yourself with the knowledge and resources found in “A Family Guide To At-Home ALS Care.” This guide is a lifeline for families, providing you with the guidance, compassion, and practical strategies you need to navigate the challenges of at-home ALS care. Embrace the journey, create meaningful moments, and ensure the best possible quality of life for your loved one.

Take the first step in providing exceptional care for your loved one with ALS. Order your copy of “A Family Guide To At-Home ALS Care” today and embark on a journey of compassion, resilience, and unwavering support.

‘An honest and thoughtful memoir. Moving but, ultimately, full of hope. Beautiful.’ KATE MOSSE

‘Superb. Love & Care is a book about the unbreakable bonds of family, the cruelty of passing time and a love that never dies.’ TONY PARSONS

‘A beautiful, intimate story of love and understanding – candid and funny. This is a lyrical memoir of hope and forgiveness.’ RAYNOR WINN, author of The Salt Path

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Shaun is finally free of responsibilities to anyone but himself; single, with two grown up daughters, he is just embarking on a new life in a new country when he gets a call to say his father is dying.

His mother has Parkinson’s Dementia and is in a care home. Shaun faces a stark choice: should he give up his new-found freedom, or turn his back on the woman he’d fought so hard to protect, not least from his own father?

Shaun’s mother had loved and cared for her son all her life. Could he now do the same for her?

‘A heart-warming, heart-wrenching, and beautifully humane account of loving and caring.’ NICCI GERRARD, novelist and author of What Dementia Teaches Us About Love

‘An insightful tale of care . . . this book needed to be written.’ JO GOOD, BBC Radio London

‘A vital subject, a really strong voice and, hurrah, humour makes this absorbing reading.’ CAROLINE RAPHAEL, Radio 4’s Book at Bedtime

‘An eye-opening – and at times jaw dropping – account that will make you weep with its tenderness and compassion . . . A highly readable tale of redemption and a celebration of love’s many hues.’ PAUL BLEZARD, Love Reading

‘Moving’ DAILY MAIL

What changes when a young child begins to leave toddlerhood behind? How do you keep track of your child’s good and bad experiences at nursery and kindergarten and support her through them? What is the best way to cope with temper tantrums, and why do they happen?

Louise Emanuel presents practical tips and a great deal of emotional reassurance for both the first-time and the experienced parent. She offers helpful guidance on a range of topics, from managing sibling rivalry and ensuring everyone in the family gets a good night’s sleep, to encouraging conversation and imaginative solitary and social play.

In this accessible guide the authors take person-centred dementia care a step forward by outlining ways in which care homes can help families to become partners in the caring process. Using case examples, quotations and research-based evidence, the authors offer practical advice and good practice guidelines for supporting relatives who choose to be involved in the care of people with dementia living in a care home, as well as highlighting the value of this involvement. The book is written in an easy-to-read style and incorporates useful features such as checklists for reviewing current practices and summaries of key points for each chapter.

An invaluable resource for care home managers and staff, this book will also be helpful for families of people with dementia, as well as for students and researchers interested in dementia care practice.

Bipolar disorder can be a devastating illness, seriously affecting not only the person with bipolar but also their children, partner, parents, family and friends. While most people are familiar with the terms ‘manic depressive’ and ‘bipolar disorder’, there remains a lack of real understanding about the illness and many sufferers and their families can feel helpless, alone and misunderstood.

Family Experiences of Bipolar Disorder is a personal and honest account of bipolar disorder. The author Cara Aiken has lived with bipolar for 10 years, and in this book she gathers together her experiences and those of a host of contributors to portray the reality of the illness and its impact on family life. Their children give open and frank accounts of their lives with a bipolar parent, and partners and close family members explain how it has affected them. The book also features important facts and figures related to bipolar which are contributed by leading experts.

This moving and insightful book will provide an invaluable source of guidance, advice and support to people with bipolar disorder and their families, as well as an insight for professionals into the reality of life with the illness.

A key text for all those involved in the care of neonates, including nurses, midwives and nursing students, providing a single source of valuable, accessible and fully up-to-date information about neonatal care. 

This book will better equip those working in the neonatal field with the knowledge and skills they need to care for neonates in their first year of life. Integrated learning tools, including algorithms, flow charts, summary tables, bulleted checklists and reflective questions, encourage critical thinking and aid understanding. These are accompanied by clear supporting text in line with relevant and recent evidence and research. Other helpful features include Stop and Think boxes and alerts for Standard Precautions and Local Variations 

Neonatal care is a speciality that often requires health professionals new to the field to acquire a discipline-specific set of skills. Care practices covered include working out drug dosages, fluid rates and calculations, looking up normal blood ranges and understanding the mode of ventilation a neonate is receiving, to name just a few. Overall, this book will empower neonatal carers as they improve their skills and achieve the best results for those in their care.