Lessons from a Disabled Caregiver
McFarland & Co Inc (Verlag)
978-1-4766-8739-1 (ISBN)
Progressive, untreatable nerve and muscle diseases transformed the author's life from having been a college athlete to needing a wheelchair and special equipment for day-to-day activities. While dealing with his own conditions, he was faced with the unique challenge of being the sole caregiver for his wife who suffers from Alzheimer's disease. He has written this experience-based book to help people with life-altering medical conditions and those dealing with challenging caregiving responsibilities. Comprehensive in scope, it covers topics including grief, finances, safety and end-of-life planning. This is a resource book containing many references aimed at helping the reader overcome their challenges, maintain their independence and have happy, fulfilling lives.
The late William G. Reed was recognized for his accomplishments in engineering, sales, business development, and general management roles for large corporations, including GE. He formed his own consulting company, managing major projects for large corporations and investing in start-up companies. He lived in Phoenix, Arizona.
Foreword by Marwan Noel Sabbagh, M.D.1
Preface3
Introduction6
Section One—Life Forever Changed 13
1. Recognition and Diagnosis14
2. Dealing with Grief17
Section Two—Acceptance and Adaptation 21
3. Family, Social and Religious Support22
4. Stay Healthy, Maintain Your Strength25
5. Build Your Essential Help Network29
Section Three—Safe Personal Mobility Solutions 33
6. Initial Solutions35
7. Rolling Walker38
8. Motorized Scooter42
9. Acquiring a Wheelchair52
10. The Consequences of Wheelchair Use64
11. Dealing with House Level Changes70
Section Four—Independent Life 75
12. How to Prepare for Emergencies76
13. Stand and Transfer Safely81
14. Handicap Toilet Progression92
15. Showering Safely95
16. Food and Shopping101
17. Solutions to Daily Issues103
Section Five—Vehicle Mobility 107
18. Vehicle Adaptation for a Motorized Scooter108
19. Public Transport114
Section Six—Learning to Drive with Handicaps 119
20. Don't Assume You Can't; Most Can120
21. Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist (CDRS®)124
22. Vehicle Modification and Selection126
23. Controls Installation CA: It Shouldn't Be This Hard!131
24. Controls Installation AZ: Will the Problems Never End?!138
25. Training, DMV and Insurance145
Section Seven—Caregiving from a Wheelchair 149
26. Caregiving Introduction150
27. Caregiving at Home: Before the Crisis155
28. Potential Solutions164
29. The Crisis: Big Problems, Out of Answers169
30. Senior Living Decision Rationale176
31. The Challenges of Moving to Senior Living181
32. Initial Accommodations, Serious Threats186
33. Social Integration190
34. Jodie's Successful Adaptation, Unexpected Positives193
35. Final Update and Closing197
Epilogue204
Appendix I: Senior Living Care Options209
Appendix II: Long-Term Care Insurance223
Appendix III: Documents Your Heirs Will Need226
Appendix IV: Ready Document Access Is a Must234
Acknowledgments237
Chapter Notes241
Bibliography245
Index249
| Erscheinungsdatum | 01.09.2021 |
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| Zusatzinfo | 65 photos |
| Verlagsort | Jefferson, NC |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 178 x 254 mm |
| Gewicht | 485 g |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie |
| Medizin / Pharmazie ► Gesundheitswesen | |
| Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Geriatrie | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-4766-8739-0 / 1476687390 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-4766-8739-1 / 9781476687391 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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