American Medical Association Guide To Home Caregiving

Author : American Medical Association
Publisher : Wiley
ISBN 13 : 047121762X
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

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Download or read book American Medical Association Guide to Home Caregiving written by American Medical Association and published by Wiley. This book was released on 2002-03-25 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At some time, most families will need to provide home care for an aging family member who is ill or disabled. While home caregiving provides many benefits, it takes careful planning, support, and patience. The American Medical Association Guide to Home Caregiving provides the information you need to take the best possible care of an elderly, ill, or disabled person in a home setting. Written by experts from the American Medical Association, the book explains such essentials as how to: * Plan and arrange a room to adapt to a loved one's needs * Give medications, maintain hygiene, monitor symptoms, deal with incontinence, provide emotional support, and relieve boredom * Choose a home healthcare provider * Pay for home healthcare, including Medicare and Medicaid, and long-term care insurance * Care for a person with Alzheimer's disease or a terminal illness * Choose between alternative living arrangements such as assisted living facilities or nursing homes * Take care of yourself, the caregiver With advice that touches both the physical and the emotional aspects of caregiving, this supportive, practical handbook will help make the experience as successful and rewarding as possible for you and your loved one. For more than 150 years, the American Medical Association has been the leading group of medical experts in the nation and one of the most respected health-related organizations in the world. The AMA continues to work to advance the art and science of medicine and to be an advocate for patients and the voice of physicians in the United States.

Author : American Medical Association
Publisher : AMA Family Medical Guide
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1026 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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Download or read book American Medical Association Family Medical Guide written by American Medical Association and published by AMA Family Medical Guide. This book was released on 2004-08-25 with total page 1026 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Long-Awaited Revision of the Bestselling Family Health Guide "This completely updated fourth edition of our bestselling health reference is comprehensive, easy to understand, and even more user-friendly than the previous editions. We’re excited to provide our patients with an invaluable resource to help them become more involved in their own health care. We think this is a book that belongs on the bookshelf in every home." –AMA President John C. Nelson, MD, MPH The American Medical Association is the nation’s premier health authority–an organization that both patients and doctors look to for state-of-the-art medical information and guidance. Now, for the first time in 10 years, the AMA has updated its landmark medical reference–a book that belongs in every home. This new edition of the American Medical Association Family Medical Guide has been thoroughly revised to bring it up to date and make it more accessible than ever before. Opening with a brand-new full-color section that walks you through key health issues, it follows with several new and expanded sections on everything from staying healthy and providing first aid and home care to diagnosing symptoms and treating hundreds of different diseases and disorders. This classic guide is the definitive home health reference for the twenty-first century–an indispensable book to keep you and your loved ones healthy. Authoritative guidance on hundreds of diseases and the latest tests, treatments, procedures, and drugs New or greatly expanded coverage of genetic testing, sexuality, learning disabilities, preventive health, infertility, pregnancy and childbirth, substance abuse, home caregiving, and first aid A host of new and updated features–including full-color spreads on important health topics, Q&A sections, first-person case histories, and newly designed symptoms flowcharts New chapters on diet and health, exercise and fitness, maintaining a healthy weight, reducing stress, genetics, complementary and alternative medicine, staying safe and preventing violence, cosmetic surgery, and preventive health care A new section on health issues at various life stages 64 pages in full color and almost 1,000 illustrations and photographs

Author : Jeffrey R. M. Kunz
Publisher : Random House (NY)
ISBN 13 : 9780394555829
Total Pages : 782 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The American Medical Association Family Medical Guide written by Jeffrey R. M. Kunz and published by Random House (NY). This book was released on 1987 with total page 782 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gives the latest information on the symptoms, risks and treatment of over 650 diseases and disorders, plus disgnostic symptom charts.

Author : Angela Perry, M.D.
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0470314648
Total Pages : 489 pages
Book Rating : 4.47/5 ( download)

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Download or read book American Medical Association Complete Guide to Men's Health written by Angela Perry, M.D. and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2008-04-21 with total page 489 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Men are often reluctant to discuss issues that are important to their general health and well-being. This one-of-a-kind guide provides helpful information, in an easy-to-read format, on major health concerns including diet and nutrition, exercise, sexuality, and emotional health. This guide should help men make better decisions about their health."--Jeffrey P. Koplan, M.D., M.P.H., Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) * Guidelines for staying healthy at any age * Overviews of the body's systems and organs--heart and lungs, reproductive system, brain and nervous system, urinary system, bones and joints, and the immune system * Explanations of the major diseases and their treatments, including heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, cancer, drug abuse, and depression * Sensitive discussions of sexuality and reproduction, including sexual dysfunction, prostate health, stds, birth control, and age-related changes to sex and sexuality * Diet and exercise guidelines * Dozens of tables, boxes, and charts on key topics * Quick-reference format for finding the answers you need

Author : American Medical Association
Publisher : Random House (NY)
ISBN 13 : 9780679741282
Total Pages : 326 pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The American Medical Association Guide to Your Family's Symptoms written by American Medical Association and published by Random House (NY). This book was released on 1992 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You've got a nagging headache -- is it simple stress something more serious? Your little girl is listless and irritable -- do you need to rush her to the pediatrician? You'll find the answers in The American Medical Association Guide to Your Family's Symptoms, an easy-to-use guide to understanding both common and unusual symptoms of men, women, and children. Unique at-a-glance charts with simple yes-or-no questions will help you analyze hundreds of ailments and recognize when to treat at home, go to the doctor, or rush to the emergency room. This unique guide is -- Simple and easy to use -- Illustrated with clear charts and drawings -- Filled with practical home care information and advice on alleviating symptoms -- Reassuring with its comprehensive emergency and first-aid section -- An essential quick reference for problems from birth through adolescence, adulthood, and the later years

Author : American Medical Association
Publisher : John Wiley and Sons
ISBN 13 : 0787983446
Total Pages : 134 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book American Medical Association Girl's Guide to Becoming a Teen written by American Medical Association and published by John Wiley and Sons. This book was released on 2006-05-19 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Becoming a teen is an important milestone in every girl’s life. It’s even more important to get answers and advice to the most common health issues girls face from a trusted source. The American Medical Association Girl’s Guide to Becoming a Teen is filled with invaluable advice to get you ready for the changes you will experience during puberty. Learn about these important topics and more: Puberty and what kinds of physical and emotional changes you can expect—from your developing body to your feelings about boys The importance of eating the right foods and taking care of your body Your reproductive system inside and out Starting your period—what it means and how to handle it Thinking about relationships and dealing with new feelings

Author : American Medical Association
Publisher : American Medical Association Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 364 pages
Book Rating : 4.8T/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment written by American Medical Association and published by American Medical Association Press. This book was released on 1993 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The AMA established a guide for the rating of physical impairment of the various organ systems which provides clinically sound and reproducible criteria for rating permanent impairment. Contents include- impairment evaluation; records and reports; the musculoskeletal system; the nervous system; the respiratory system; the cardiovascular system; the hematopoietic system; the visual system; ear, nose, throat, and related structures; the digestive system; the urinary and reproductive systems; the endocrine system; the skin; mental and behavioral disorders; pain.

Author : American Medical Association
Publisher : Wiley + ORM
ISBN 13 : 1118040996
Total Pages : 217 pages
Book Rating : 4.97/5 ( download)

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Download or read book American Medical Association Boy's Guide to Becoming a Teen written by American Medical Association and published by Wiley + ORM. This book was released on 2010-12-08 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A boy’s “straightforward, accessible, and nonjudgmental” guide to everything they need to know about puberty and becoming a teen (Booklist). Becoming a teen is an important milestone in every boy’s life. It’s especially important at this time to get answers and advice from a trusted source. The American Medical Association Boy’s Guide to Becoming a Teen is filled with invaluable advice to get you ready for the changes you will experience during puberty. Learn about these important topics and more: · Puberty and what kinds of physical and emotional changes you can expect—from your developing body to your feelings about girls · The importance of eating the right foods and taking care of your body · Pimples, acne, and how to properly care for your skin · Your reproductive system—inside and out · Thinking about relationships and dealing with new feelings The American Medical Association Boy’s Guide to Becoming a Teen will help you understand the health issues that are of most concern to teenage boys, and will teach you how to be safe, happy, and healthy through these years.

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Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0470231335
Total Pages : 215 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book American Medical Association Guide to Home Caregiving written by and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2007-07-17 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At some time, most families will need to provide home care for an aging family member who is ill or disabled. While home caregiving provides many benefits, it takes careful planning, support, and patience. The American Medical Association Guide to Home Caregiving provides the information you need to take the best possible care of an elderly, ill, or disabled person in a home setting. Written by experts from the American Medical Association, the book explains such essentials as how to: * Plan and arrange a room to adapt to a loved one's needs * Give medications, maintain hygiene, monitor symptoms, deal with incontinence, provide emotional support, and relieve boredom * Choose a home healthcare provider * Pay for home healthcare, including Medicare and Medicaid, and long-term care insurance * Care for a person with Alzheimer's disease or a terminal illness * Choose between alternative living arrangements such as assisted living facilities or nursing homes * Take care of yourself, the caregiver With advice that touches both the physical and the emotional aspects of caregiving, this supportive, practical handbook will help make the experience as successful and rewarding as possible for you and your loved one. For more than 150 years, the American Medical Association has been the leading group of medical experts in the nation and one of the most respected health-related organizations in the world. The AMA continues to work to advance the art and science of medicine and to be an advocate for patients and the voice of physicians in the United States.

Author : American Medical Association
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0470450894
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.95/5 ( download)

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Download or read book American Medical Association Guide to Preventing and Treating Heart Disease written by American Medical Association and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2008-09-22 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More Than 3 Million American Medical Association Books Sold. American's most trusted medical authority shows you how to prevent and treat heart disease. When you or someone you love is diagnosed with cardiovascular disease, it's important to know the facts, which can help save a life. In the American Medical Association Guide to Preventing and Treating Heart Disease, you will learn everything you need to know about heart disease to ensure a long, full, and active life. Authoritative and up to date, the American Medical Association Guide to Preventing and Treating Heart Disease explains the most common forms of heart and blood vessel disease and lays out practical strategies to get you on the road to better health. The book also provides up-to-date information on women and their unique heart disease risks and symptoms as well as information on hart6-healthy eating, including the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute's DASH diet. Even if heart disease runs in your family, you can still lower your risk of developing it by following the simple guidelines found in this comprehensive resource. For every 3 pounds you lose, there is a corresponding drop of about 2mm Hg in your diastolic pressure, and by bringing down your blood pressure to healthy levels, your risk of stroke can be reduced by 35 to 50 percent. If you have already had a heart attack or a stroke, this book offers vital practical information on preventing another one. Highlighting prevention, lifestyle changes, testing, and treatments, the American Medical Association Guide to Preventing and Treating Heart Disease provides you and your loved ones with the essential tools you need to reclaim a healthier life.