Supporting Family Caregivers Of Adults With Communication Disorders

Author : Joan C. Payne
Publisher : Plural Publishing
ISBN 13 : 159756804X
Total Pages : 305 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Supporting Family Caregivers of Adults With Communication Disorders written by Joan C. Payne and published by Plural Publishing. This book was released on 2015-05-29 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309448093
Total Pages : 367 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Families Caring for an Aging America written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2016-11-08 with total page 367 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Family caregiving affects millions of Americans every day, in all walks of life. At least 17.7 million individuals in the United States are caregivers of an older adult with a health or functional limitation. The nation's family caregivers provide the lion's share of long-term care for our older adult population. They are also central to older adults' access to and receipt of health care and community-based social services. Yet the need to recognize and support caregivers is among the least appreciated challenges facing the aging U.S. population. Families Caring for an Aging America examines the prevalence and nature of family caregiving of older adults and the available evidence on the effectiveness of programs, supports, and other interventions designed to support family caregivers. This report also assesses and recommends policies to address the needs of family caregivers and to minimize the barriers that they encounter in trying to meet the needs of older adults.

Author : Ronda Hughes
Publisher : Department of Health and Human Services
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 592 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Patient Safety and Quality written by Ronda Hughes and published by Department of Health and Human Services. This book was released on 2008 with total page 592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Nurses play a vital role in improving the safety and quality of patient car -- not only in the hospital or ambulatory treatment facility, but also of community-based care and the care performed by family members. Nurses need know what proven techniques and interventions they can use to enhance patient outcomes. To address this need, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), with additional funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, has prepared this comprehensive, 1,400-page, handbook for nurses on patient safety and quality -- Patient Safety and Quality: An Evidence-Based Handbook for Nurses. (AHRQ Publication No. 08-0043)." - online AHRQ blurb, http://www.ahrq.gov/qual/nurseshdbk/

Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309156297
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.95/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Role of Human Factors in Home Health Care written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2010-11-14 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The rapid growth of home health care has raised many unsolved issues and will have consequences that are far too broad for any one group to analyze in their entirety. Yet a major influence on the safety, quality, and effectiveness of home health care will be the set of issues encompassed by the field of human factors research-the discipline of applying what is known about human capabilities and limitations to the design of products, processes, systems, and work environments. To address these challenges, the National Research Council began a multidisciplinary study to examine a diverse range of behavioral and human factors issues resulting from the increasing migration of medical devices, technologies, and care practices into the home. Its goal is to lay the groundwork for a thorough integration of human factors research with the design and implementation of home health care devices, technologies, and practices. On October 1 and 2, 2009, a group of human factors and other experts met to consider a diverse range of behavioral and human factors issues associated with the increasing migration of medical devices, technologies, and care practices into the home. This book is a summary of that workshop, representing the culmination of the first phase of the study.

Author : Ellen Kester
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781495977817
Total Pages : 100 pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Communication Disorders written by Ellen Kester and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2014-11-06 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get exact information on 24 common disorders and how communication can be negatively impacted. Resources abound on the nature of disorders such as Autism and Down Syndrome. However, how do we help these individuals communicate more effectively and where do we find resources to learn more? Within this book, each communication disorder is described by the definition, description, characteristics, causes, implications for treatment, and additional resources, such as support groups, books, websites and additional sources for finding out more to best support individuals who struggle communicating. Supporting individuals with communication disorders and related conditions involves a coordinated team of people that can include family, professionals, educators and other community members. Whether seeking support for adults or children with communication disorders, ensuring everyone involved is as knowledgeable as possible is key to providing support to the individual and their family. This resource serves to be a guide to do just that. Communication disorders are some of the most common disabilities in the United States, affecting both children and adults. This book came together as part of a project to create a resource for graduate students and speech-language pathologists new to the field on the wide range of communication disorders that exist. We have found that it has become a valued resource for many educators and family members of those with communication disorders as well. In this book, we provide a wealth of information about specific disorders in an easily accessible format. The collaborative efforts of our group of speech-language pathologists over the past three years have grown the project's resources into this book including, information on 24 communication disorders and related conditions. Our hope is to inform, educate and aid individuals with communication disorders, their families, and the people who work with them so they may receive impactful support and treatment. Knowledge is power! Who can benefit from using this book? Individuals seeking treatment and support for communication disorders and related conditions can use this book to become more informed about their condition and relevant resources. Parents and families supporting those with communication disorders can learn more about a specific condition and share information with those around them to become advocates for their loved ones. When caregivers have the information and education they need, they can more easily develop a positive outlook and provide better support for their family. Speech-language pathologists, educators, medical professionals, school personnel, social workers, and other professionals providing related support can find this book helpful in gaining additional knowledge, not only regarding the condition, but also the implications that communication deficits will have on the clients they serve.

Author : Brigette Foresman
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781540548733
Total Pages : 204 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Silent Warrior's Practical Communication Aid written by Brigette Foresman and published by . This book was released on 2016-12-12 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Silent Warrior's Practical Communication Aid" is for people diagnosed with a medical condition resulting in the impairment of speech and the loss of mobility of his or hers arms/hands, to the extent of the inability to communicate through writing and or the use of technological communication devices. The book is designed to work in conjunction with a communication partner through a "Point & Signal" method; together, they will break the silence and take back a part of their independence. A Communication Aid for people 18+ years of age. "The Silent Warrior's Practical Communication Aid" topics: Caregiver Issues, Communication Phrases, Communication Responses, Daily Routine, Employment Topics, Entertainment, Health Issues, Home Responsibilities, Legal Topics, Meals, Physician Visits, Spouse/Partner/Family Communication.

Author : Audrey L. Holland
Publisher : Plural Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1635502896
Total Pages : 267 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Neurogenic Communication Disorders and the Life Participation Approach written by Audrey L. Holland and published by Plural Publishing. This book was released on 2020-06-30 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Life Participation Approach to Aphasia (LPAA) is an evolutionary change in the way practitioners view aphasia intervention. By focusing on meeting the needs of individuals affected by aphasia, LPAA can produce real, meaningful enhancement to the quality of life. Neurogenic Communication Disorders and the Life Participation Approach: The Social Imperative in Supporting Individuals and Families breaks down the past, present, and future of the LPAA movement with contributions from a range of new and experienced practitioners. In addition, this text provides a roadmap for professionals interested in incorporating person-centered intervention for aphasia and other neurogenic communication disorders, including primary progressive aphasia, dementia, and traumatic brain injury. Within this book, clinicians will find tips, tools, and guidance for integrating a life participation approach into their practice, as well as first-hand descriptions of the positive benefits this approach can have for those living with neurogenic communication disorders.

Author : Raymond H. Hull
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781635500011
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Communication Disorders in Aging written by Raymond H. Hull and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book concentrates not only on the various communication disorders primarily affecting older adults, but also upon aspects of ageing that have an impact on caring services and strategies. The topics covered are those described by professionals who provide services to the communicatively impaired elderly as those most critical for both practisin

Author : Institute of Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309115876
Total Pages : 317 pages
Book Rating : 4.72/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Retooling for an Aging America written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2008-09-27 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the first of the nation's 78 million baby boomers begin reaching age 65 in 2011, they will face a health care workforce that is too small and woefully unprepared to meet their specific health needs. Retooling for an Aging America calls for bold initiatives starting immediately to train all health care providers in the basics of geriatric care and to prepare family members and other informal caregivers, who currently receive little or no training in how to tend to their aging loved ones. The book also recommends that Medicare, Medicaid, and other health plans pay higher rates to boost recruitment and retention of geriatric specialists and care aides. Educators and health professional groups can use Retooling for an Aging America to institute or increase formal education and training in geriatrics. Consumer groups can use the book to advocate for improving the care for older adults. Health care professional and occupational groups can use it to improve the quality of health care jobs.

Author : Martha Craft-Rosenberg
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 1412969182
Total Pages : 1145 pages
Book Rating : 4.85/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Encyclopedia of Family Health written by Martha Craft-Rosenberg and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2011-01-20 with total page 1145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Including entries from disciplines across the social sciences, this two-volume set provides coverage of a variety of issues related to the theory, research, practice and policy of health within a family context.