Download or read book Caregiving in the Comfort of Home written by Maria M. Meyer and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This 4th Edition updates the prior editions of this illustrated, award-winning guide for family and para-professional caregivers. This guide is used by families, home-care agencies, assisted living facilities, government agencies, and hospitals involved in providing care for an aging or disabled person in the home. From A to Z, the guide helps caregivers: make the home safe and comfortable for people with special needs; easily handle everyday activities like toileting, bathing, feeding and dressing; know how to prevent back injuries with wheelchair transfers; ensure proper nutrition and exercise for you and the person in your care; handle any emergency and know the latest CPR procedures; understand the Affordable Care Act; deal with the particular needs of an aging person; understand end-of-life health care documents, plan for funerals, and deal with grief.