Caregiving Sourcebook, First Edition begins with an overview of caregiving and talks about the types of caregivers. It also discusses long-distance caregiving, long-term caregiving, childcare and eldercare, and responsibilities of caregivers looking after patients with various diseases and conditions.

Table of Contents

• Preface
• Part 1. Understanding Caregiving
• Chapter 1— Overview of Caregiving and Caregivers
• Chapter 2— Types of Caregivers
• Chapter 3— Family and Informal Caregiving
• Chapter 4—Long-Distance Caregiving
• Chapter 5—Long-Term Care
• Chapter 6— Coping with Caregiving
• Part 2. Child Care
• Chapter 7— Child Care Options
• Chapter 8— Helping Your Child: Tips for Parents and Other Caregivers
• Chapter 9— Choosing Quality Child Care for Your Children
• Chapter 10— Ensuring Safe and Healthy Child Care
• Chapter 11— Care of the Premature Infant
• Chapter 12— Caring for a Child with a Disability
• Chapter 13— Paying for Child Care
• Chapter 14— Child Abuse and Prevention
• Part 3. Elderly Care
• Chapter 15— Aging and Its Effects
• Chapter 16— Aging in Place: Growing Older at Home
• Chapter 17— What Are the Signs That an Aging Parent Needs Help?
• Chapter 18— Oral Health and Aging: Information for Caregivers
• Chapter 19— Keep Older Adults Safe from Injury
• Chapter 20— Elder Abuse and Prevention
• Part 4. Caregiving for Major Diseases and Conditions
• Chapter 21—COVID-19
• Chapter 22— Alzheimer Disease and Dementia
• Chapter 23—Cancer
• Chapter 24— Chronic Heart Disease
• Chapter 25—HIV/AIDS
• Chapter 26—Stroke
• Chapter 27— Traumatic Brain Injury
• Chapter 28— Care for Mental-Health Disorders
• Chapter 29— Care for People with Alcohol and Drug Problems
• Chapter 30— Palliative and Hospice Care
• Chapter 31— End-of-Life Care
• Part 5. Well-Being of Caregivers
• Chapter 32— Caregiving: A Public-Health Priority
• Chapter 33— How Does Caregiving Affect the Caregiver?
• Chapter 34— Self-Care for Caregivers
• Chapter 35— Balancing Work and Caregiving
• Chapter 36— Spirituality in Caregiving
• Part 6. Support Services for Caregivers
• Chapter 37— Caring for Our Hospital Workers
• Chapter 38— Resources for Caregivers
• Chapter 39— Activities, Programs, and Policies to Support Caregivers
• Chapter 40— Caregiver Programs and Services
• Chapter 41— National Family Caregiver Support Program
• Chapter 42— Program of General Caregiver Support Services
• Chapter 43— The Affordable Care Act
• Part 7. Additional Help and Information
• Chapter 44— Glossary of Terms Related to Caregiving
• Chapter 45— Directory of Resources Related to Caregiving