Caregivers Journal

A comprehensive journal & logbook to help the caregiver preform at her/his top ability, Flexible to accommodate and log all data and info needed. Record: General info about the caregiver, journal info Care recipient details, Emergency contact, Prescribed medication, Insurance Details. Medical professionals contact info, Medical History, Extended medical information. Daily activities, Tasks, Medication taken, Meals, Weight, Blood pressure, Fluids intake, Mood and feelings. Daily Care Logs. Undated Calendar. And you can record much more according to your needs.

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.

This journal is for family and friends of people suffering from long term, chronic illnesses. Caregivers of such patients often experience their own illnesses as a result of giving all of themselves to their loved ones. Stress, physical exhaustion, depression, changes in mental and physical health, and many more things are often side effects that come with caregiving. This journal will help caregivers with having a safe place to express their challenges, fears, and hopes. It offers prompts that will encourage a caregiver to think about caring for themselves in the same way that they are caring for the people or person they love.

"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/

One of the most important tools you will need as a caregiver to someone living with dementia is a good journal. With so many details to keep track of ... it can feel overwhelming. This journal is useful for documenting quick notes throughout the day so you will have accurate information to share with family members, doctors and other caregivers. You can also track doctor appointments, power of attorney details, transportation needs, day program activities, banking information, notes about touring long term care homes, medication changes and the overall health of the person you are caring for. You will also find inspirational quotes and caregiver tips to help remind you that you are not alone on this journey. The Caregiver Journal Features: 6" x 9" 152 pages Space for the caregiver to make important notes regarding loved one Inspirational quotes and tips for the caregiver Dedicated space to adhere business cards for easy access Resource page Beautifully designed cover A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this journal will be used to give back to those living in long-term care. "This journal is everything I was looking for. As a caregiver to my Mom, it was getting hard to keep track of her daily behaviours and needed one place to document it all. I also love the inspirational quotes - it was like you hand-picked them specifically for me." ~ Lisa M About the author: Sam Cook is a media personality with achievements that include; interning for "The Late Show with David Letterman" in New York City, co-hosting a popular '90s television show called "UHOH!" which aired on YTV (Canada) and Discovery Kids (USA), and hosting her own popular radio show on several major market radio stations in Toronto, Canada. She is also the Program Coordinator of the Radio Broadcasting program at Mohawk College.

Today, more and more caregivers are male. Despite this fact, the vast majority of research on caregiving has centered on the experience of the female caregiver. This volume addresses the fundamental gap in our knowledge and theories about the growing male subpopulation of caregivers. The authors identify the serious limitations that result from viewing men caregivers through the lens of women's experiences and call for an unbiased and fresh perspective in future research. Special consideration is given to men who care for a family member with dementia; fathers of adult children with mental retardation; gay male caregivers for partners with AIDS; and sons and parent care.

This is Book three in The Family Caregiver’s Series. The books in this series are designed to support you, the family caregiver, which in turn will help you be supportive to your loved one. While caregiving is love in action, it is also a demanding job. One that requires a lot of self-care to keep us going. This journal is a place for thoughts and feelings, but also a place to jot down ideas and plans to make the job easier.

First published in 1999. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.