Lessons from a Disabled Caregiver : Thriving Together and Maintaining Independence with Physical Disability and Dementia.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Reed, William G.

Contributor:

Sabbagh, Marwan Noel, writer of foreword.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Reed, William G., 1941-.

Reed, William G.

People with disabilities--United States--Biography.

People with disabilities.

Male caregivers--United States--Biography.

Male caregivers.

Alzheimer's disease--Patients--Care--United States.

Alzheimer's disease.

Alzheimer's disease--Patients--Family relationships--United States.

Caregivers--United States--Conduct of life.

Caregivers.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (262 pages)

Other Title:

Lessons from a Disabled Caregiver

Place of Publication:

Jefferson : McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers, 2021.

Summary:

"Progressive, untreatable nerve and muscle diseases transformed the author's life from competing as a college athlete to needing a wheelchair and special equipment for day-to-day activities. While dealing with his own conditions, he was faced with the unique challenge of being the sole caregiver for his wife who was living with Alzheimer's. Encouraged by others, he has written this experience-based book to help people with life-altering medical conditions and those dealing with challenging caregiving responsibilities. Comprehensive in scope, it covers topics including grief, finances, safety and end-of-life planning. This is a resource book containing many references aimed at helping the reader overcome their challenges, maintain their independence and have a happy, fulfilling life"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Section one : Life forever changed. Recognition and diagnosis

Section two : Acceptance and adaptation. Family, social and religious support

Stay healthy, maintain your strength

Build your essential help network

Section three : Safe personal mobility solutions. Initial solutions

Rolling walker

Motorized scooter

Acquiring a wheelchair

The consequences of wheelchair use

Dealing with house level changes

Section four : Independent life. How to prepare for emergencies

Stand and transfer safely

Handicap toilet progression

Showering safely

Food and shopping

Solutions to daily issues

Section five : Vehicle mobility. Vehicle adaptation for a motorized scooter

Public transport

Section six : Learning to drive with handicaps. Don't assume you can't; most can

Certified driver rehabilitation specialist (CDRS)

Vehicle modification and selection

Controls installation CA : It shouldn't be this hard!

Controls installation AZ : Will the problems never end?!

Training, DMV and insurance

Section Seven : Caregiving from a wheelchair. Caregiving introduction

Caregiving at home : Before the crisis

Potential solutions

The crisis : Big problems, out of answers

Senior living decision rationale

The challenges of moving to senior living

Initial accommodations, serious threats

Social integration

Jodie's successful adaptation, unexpected positives

Final update and closing.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 245-247) and index.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

1-4766-4521-3

OCLC:

1263028637