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Advances in technology and medical therapies have significantly improved the lives of patients with heart failure. But day to day it is the simple measures that can matter most. The Comfort of Home for Chronic Heart Failure is an invaluable compendium of useful and practical information to help patients and their caregivers manage chronic heart failure. The ideas and helpful hints go beyond heart failure care making this book a useful resource for any family dealing with a chronic medical condition. Nicholas Smedira, MD Cardiac Surgeon, Cleveland Clinic

The Comfort of Home for Alzheimers Disease, A Guide for Caregivers is an excellent reference book for anyone who is involved in the care of an Alzheimers patient. The book is well organized, clearly written, with some very simple and effective forms that can be copied and used to ensure that all caregivers have the essential information they need to provide competent care. The authors emphasize the need for the caregivers to obtain support for themselves, and give practical advice about where to go and who to contact for assistance As a 30-year veteran of the home care industry, I feel that I am qualified to provide meaningful commentary on this particular book. I am a Registered Nurse, with a Masters degree in Nursing, and I would recommend this book be a part of every library where any healthcare worker or layperson who is involved in the care of Alzheimers patients can use it for planning, teaching, monitoring and evaluating the care that they are providing. Reviewed by Mary Durfor for RebeccasReads

This is an exceptional book that gives the reader tips on how to care for family members with Alzheimers Disease. Each chapter discusses some behaviors caregivers might encounter along with tips on how to make the home safe. The goal of the book is to help family members with Alzheimers to stay at home for as long as they can before having to go into a nursing home. The chapter on reducing frustration for family members was very interesting and informative. Ideas on how to reduce this frustration included information on noise levels, changing of furniture and daily routines. The author also gave resources on how to look for nursing homes, what one needed to do to prepare the family member for the move and addressing end-of-life issues. The Comfort of Home for Alzheimers Disease: A Guide for Caregivers would be a wonderful resource to have; it was easy to read and the suggestions were very helpful. Reviewed by Carol Hoyer for Reader Views

This book is very well done and easy to read; it is an excellent reference for caregivers. Thomas L. Petty MD, Founding Chairman and Chairman Emeritus of the National Lung Health Education Program

This book should be read by anyone who will undertake the role of caregiver for family members with chronic lung disease. It will alert the potential caregiver to important issues to address in their new roles. It provides a source of comfort to know that others in this position have successfully adopted a challenging new and important task for their loved ones. Barry Make, MD, Co-Director, COPD Program, National Jewish Medical and Research Center

This COPD Caregivers reference book is an easy to use guide to support any caregiver, family member or friend. The Chapters are well organized and the illustrations are excellent. The Guide is very thorough and provides the framework to give the best care for a loved one while emphasizing the importance for the caregiver to take time to care for themselves. This resource belongs in every home. Diane Walsh, Volunteer, C.O.P.D. Information Line Caregivers Program, Co-Founder, COPD Foundation

This book is well thought out and laid out. It is a step-by-step guide that all caregivers need regardless of the care receivers chronic condition. Both formal and informal caregivers will benefit from reading this book. Suzie Cashwell, Administrative Coordinator of Valdosta State University, South Georgia CARE-NET

The Comfort of Home is a basic guide to providing home health care, which is one of lifes most formidable challenges. It will be particularly helpful to those who live in rural areas and do not have professionals readily accessible. Western Wire, Western Rural Development Center (Winter 1999); Reviewed by Vicki Schmall PhD, Gerontology Specialist,Professor Emeritus, Oregon State University

This book is an excellent, comprehensive and easily understood resource for caregivers. Linda M. Pace, CISW, Director; Pathways Program, Foundation for Senior Living

Excellent book MAGEC MESSENGER,A University of Miami MAGEC / GRECC Publication