AIDS Care at Home - A Guide for Caregivers, Loved Ones, and People with AIDS (Hardcover)

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.

General

Imprint:	Wiley
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	April 1994
First published:	April 1994
Authors:	Judith Greif
Dimensions:	235 x 191 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Cloth over boards
Pages:	382
ISBN-13:	978-1-62045-642-2
Categories:	Books > Medicine > Nursing & ancillary services > General Books > Medicine > General issues > Health systems & services > General Books > Health, Home & Family > Family & health > Popular medicine > General Books > Health, Home & Family > Family & health > Family & other relationships > General Books > Health, Home & Family > Family & health > Coping with personal problems > Coping with illness
LSN:	1-62045-642-7
Barcode:	9781620456422

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