AIDS Care at Home
eBook - ePub

AIDS Care at Home

A Guide for Caregivers, Loved Ones, and People with AIDS

  1. 384 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

AIDS Care at Home

A Guide for Caregivers, Loved Ones, and People with AIDS

About this book

An indispensable guide to every aspect of at-home care This thoroughly practical guide details the daily routines and unique concerns that are essential to quality at-home care of people with AIDS. From setting up a safe and comfortable environment to making medical and legal choices and solving emotional problems, each vital issue is covered in depth. Every caregiver and person with AIDS will benefit from this supportive, comprehensive resource.
* Detailed information on protecting against infection
* Concise instructions for both ambulatory and bedridden patients
* How to administer intravenous feedings and medication
* Appendices covering lab tests, alternative therapies, and the latest experimental drugs
* The differences between caring for men and women with AIDS
* Tips for caregivers on maintaining their own health and well-being
This information-packed reference is invaluable for caregivers and people with AIDS who must care for themselves.

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Yes, you can access AIDS Care at Home by Judith Greif in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Medicine & Diseases & Allergies. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Information

Year
1994
Print ISBN
9780471584681
eBook ISBN
9781620459553
Edition
1

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. Introduction
  6. How to Use This Book
  7. What Is a Caregiver?
  8. Part I: What Is AIDS?
  9. Part II: Getting Organized
  10. Part III: Managing Symptoms
  11. Part IV: Psychological Issues
  12. Part V: Appendixes
  13. Glossary
  14. Bibliography
  15. Index