Building Better Caregivers A Caregiver’s Guide to Reducing Stress and Staying Healthy

by Lorig Dr.P.H., Kate,; Laurent, M.P.H., Diana; Schreiber, MD, Robert; Gecht-Silver, OTD. MPH, OTR/L, Maureen; Thompson, PhD, ABPP, Dolores Gallagher; Minor, RPT, PhD, Marian; González, M.P.H., Virginia; Sobel, MD, MPH, David; Lee PhD, OTD, OTR/L, Danbi

• ISBN13: 9781945188169
• ISBN10: 1945188162
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2018-06-20
• Publisher: Bull Publishing Company

Summary

Today more than 40 million people in the U.S. find themselves responsible for caring for a parent, relative, or friend. Building Better Caregivers, developed by the author team of the bestselling Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions, shares the best in caregiving research and the most important lessons learned from thousands of caregivers. With a focus on reducing stress through the use of practical skills and tools, this book will help you manage your caregiving tasks so you can maintain a happy, fulfilling life while also meeting your caregiving obligations.

Author Biography

Kate Lorig, DrPH, is director and professor emerita at Stanford University School of Medicine's Patient Education Research Center. Diana Laurent, MPH, is a health educator and trainer at Stanford Patient Education Research Center.