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OverviewProgressive, 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: William G. ReedPublisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc Weight: 0.485kg ISBN: 9781476687391ISBN 10: 1476687390 Pages: 168 Publication Date: 26 July 2021 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Temporarily unavailable  The supplier advises that this item is temporarily unavailable. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out to you. Table of ContentsForeword by Marwan Noel Sabbagh, M.D. 1 Preface 3 Introduction 6 Section One-Life Forever Changed 13 1. Recognition and Diagnosis 14 2. Dealing with Grief 17 Section Two-Acceptance and Adaptation 21 3. Family, Social and Religious Support 22 4. Stay Healthy, Maintain Your Strength 25 5. Build Your Essential Help Network 29 Section Three-Safe Personal Mobility Solutions 33 6. Initial Solutions 35 7. Rolling Walker 38 8. Motorized Scooter 42 9. Acquiring a Wheelchair 52 10. The Consequences of Wheelchair Use 64 11. Dealing with House Level Changes 70 Section Four-Independent Life 75 12. How to Prepare for Emergencies 76 13. Stand and Transfer Safely 81 14. Handicap Toilet Progression 92 15. Showering Safely 95 16. Food and Shopping 101 17. Solutions to Daily Issues 103 Section Five-Vehicle Mobility 107 18. Vehicle Adaptation for a Motorized Scooter 108 19. Public Transport 114 Section Six-Learning to Drive with Handicaps 119 20. Don't Assume You Can't; Most Can 120 21. Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist (CDRS (R)) 124 22. Vehicle Modification and Selection 126 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 Insurance 145 Section Seven-Caregiving from a Wheelchair 149 26. Caregiving Introduction 150 27. Caregiving at Home: Before the Crisis 155 28. Potential Solutions 164 29. The Crisis: Big Problems, Out of Answers 169 30. Senior Living Decision Rationale 176 31. The Challenges of Moving to Senior Living 181 32. Initial Accommodations, Serious Threats 186 33. Social Integration 190 34. Jodie's Successful Adaptation, Unexpected Positives 193 35. Final Update and Closing 197 Epilogue 204 Appendix I: Senior Living Care Options 209 Appendix II: Long-Term Care Insurance 223 Appendix III: Documents Your Heirs Will Need 226 Appendix IV: Ready Document Access Is a Must 234 Acknowledgments 237 Chapter Notes 241 Bibliography 245 Index 249ReviewsEssential reading for all caregivers. As a University professor of Kinesiology for 26 years and specializing in physical activities for persons with disabilities, I found this book extremely helpful for anyone dealing with the practical and financial aspects of caregiving. Different stages throughout life are considered including adjusting and adapting to the changes psychological and physical which will occur. Positive, upbeat information is easy to understand not just for medical professionals. --Lorraine E. Bloomquist, Ed.D. FACSM Prof. Dept. Kinesiology, URI, (ret.) A testament to love as well as a primer for others facing challenging caregiving responsibilities. Ahwatukee Foothills News Essential reading for all caregivers. As a University professor of Kinesiology for 26 years and specializing in physical activities for persons with disabilities, I found this book extremely helpful for anyone dealing with the practical and financial aspects of caregiving. Different stages throughout life are considered including adjusting and adapting to the changes psychological and physical which will occur. Positive, upbeat information is easy to understand not just for medical professionals. --Lorraine E. Bloomquist, Ed.D. FACSM Prof. Dept. Kinesiology, URI, (ret.) Essential reading for all caregivers. As a University professor of Kinesiology for 26 years and specializing in physical activities for persons with disabilities, I found this book extremely helpful for anyone dealing with the practical and financial aspects of caregiving. Different stages throughout life are considered including adjusting and adapting to the changes psychological and physical which will occur. Positive, upbeat information is easy to understand not just for medical professionals. --Lorraine E. Bloomquist, Ed.D. FACSM Prof. Dept. Kinesiology, URI, (ret.) This book is a unique read. Although wheelchair bound, Reed cares for his spouse, who has Alzheimer's. The author does not claim to be an expertnor does he suggest that his book is exhaustive. His intent is to assist others: in the course of the narrative, he advocates planning, optimism, perseverance, and ingenuity....highly recommended --Choice A testament to love as well as a primer for others facing challenging caregiving responsibilities. Ahwatukee Foothills News Author InformationWilliam G. Reed has been recognized for his accomplishments in engineering, sales, business development, and general management roles for large corporations, including GE. He then formed his own consulting company, managing major projects for large corporations and investing in start-up companies. He lives Phoenix, Arizona. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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