02594nam 22005654a 450 991078265310332120230721004626.01-281-81316-897866118131610-8261-2853-X(CKB)1000000000705046(EBL)423596(OCoLC)298729654(SSID)ssj0000172732(PQKBManifestationID)11161964(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000172732(PQKBWorkID)10152521(PQKB)11564937(MiAaPQ)EBC423596(Au-PeEL)EBL423596(CaPaEBR)ebr10265560(CaONFJC)MIL181316(EXLCZ)99100000000070504620080323d2008 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrHome health care provider[electronic resource] a guide to essential skills /Emily PrietoNew York Springer Pub. Co.c20081 online resource (262 p.)Description based upon print version of record.0-8261-2852-1 Includes bibliographical references (p. 237-238) and index.Attitudes of aging -- Aging at home -- The companion home care provider -- Interpersonal skills and communications -- Common conditions and diseases of the aging body -- The terminally ill client -- Caring for couples -- About activities -- Planning and preparing meals -- Home safety and household management -- Legal authority and money matters -- Planning for placement.This book is designed to foster quality care to home care recipients. It is written for companions, home health aides, and other care givers who deliver non-medical home care. Prieto provides information, tips, and techniques on personal care routines as well as additional responsibilities that are often necessary in this work, including home safety and maintenance, meal planning, errand running, caring for couples, and making use of recreational time. Going beyond standard nurses' aide training manuals, the book focuses on the psycho-social needs of home care recipients, stressing the need toHome care servicesOlder peopleCareHome care services.Older peopleCare.362.14Prieto Emily1578431MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910782653103321Home health care provider3857747UNINA