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An indispensable, comprehensive reference for family caregivers.Caregivers hold the key to the health, well-being, and happiness of their aging relatives, partners, or friends. The Caregiver's Encyclopedia provides you with all of the information you need to take the best care of your loved one -- from making major medical decisions to making sure you don't burn out. Written by Muriel R. Gillick, MD, a geriatrician with more than 30 years' experience caring for older people, this book highlights the importance of understanding your friend's or family member's overall health. With compassion and expertise, this book will help you "think like a doctor." The content * helps you navigate the health-care system* shares important information about treating basic geriatric syndromes, including delirium, dementia, and falls* teaches you about preventive care options* enables you to manage medical decisions related to both acute and chronic conditions * discusses what Medicare covers -- and what it doesn't* guides you through different approaches to care* weighs the risks and benefits of hospital vs.
About the Author
Muriel R. Gillick is a geriatrician, palliative care physician, and writer. She sees patients at Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates, a multi-specialty group practice in Boston and surrounding communities, and she is also a Clinical Professor at Harvard Medical School. Her scholarly work focuses on ethical issues near the end of life and is conducted at the Department of Population Medicine, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute/Harvard Medical School.As an undergraduate history major at Swarthmore College, she developed what would prove to be a life-long interest in German history, World War II, and the refugee experience. Her forte is writing stories based on real people and putting the narrative into a broader context. She used the same technique in "Once They Had a Country" as in her books on medical themes written for a general audience: "Choosing Medical Care in Old Age," "Tangled Minds," "Lifelines," and "The Denial of Aging."Dr. Gillick is married and has three adult sons. She lives with her husband outside Boston.
