101 Comforting Things to Do : While You're Getting Better at Home or in the Hospital

by Klein, Eric A.

• ISBN13: 9780471346531
• ISBN10: 0471346535
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1998-02-24
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

101 Ways to Make the Road to Recovery a Little Smoother. Doctors know the quality of a patient's recuperation is vital for the return of good health. But even in today's world of medical miracles, recovering from an illness, accident, or surgery can be a surprisingly difficult and lonely process. This uplifting book is a collection of inspiration and information, suggestions and tips, factoids, diversions, and amusements. It describes proven techniques for lessening pain, eliminating boredom, and dealing with the sadness that often accompanies a serious medical problem. ".more useful than a bouquet of flowers." --Healthy Living magazine

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	v
About the Information in This Book	vii
Foreword	ix
Introduction---A Few Words From a Caring Friend	xiii
Banishing Boredom	1	(30)
Entertainment, Amusements, and Diversions	31	(30)
Unstress for Success	61	(24)
Painkickers	85	(24)
Image Conscious	109	(14)
Health Care Land	123	(18)
Visiting Ours	141	(12)
Edibly Yours	153