Aids Care At Home: A Guide For Caregivers, Loved Ones, And People With Aids; Author: Greif, Judith; Author: Grief, Judith; Paperback

Author: Greif, Judith; Author: Grief, Judith
Paperback
380 pages
Published: May 1994
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
ISBN: 0471584681

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.ULDetailed information on protecting against infectionConcise instructions for both ambulatory and bedridden patientsHow to administer intravenous feedings and medicationAppendices covering lab tests, alternative therapies, and the latest experimental drugsThe differences between caring for men and women with AIDSLIDevoted to the unique concerns that arise when taking care of an AIDS patient at home, this guide explains how to set up a safe and comfortable environment. Through encouraging independence and self-help, it takes a positive approach to AIDS care for both the patient and carer.