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Caring for the Caregiver

Identifies the personal qualities needed by a caregiver. Describes the stages an Alzheimer’s patient’s caregiver experiences as part of the process of becoming a caregiver. Identifies a team of health care professionals to provide care for the individual with a dementing condition. Provides strategies for caregivers to care for themselves, including physical and emotional health.

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Booklet (36 pages)

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Learning Objectives

Identify the personal qualities needed by a caregiver.
Describe the stages an Alzheimer’s patient’s caregiver experiences as part of the process of becoming a caregiver.
Identify a team of health care professionals to provide care for the individual with a dementing condition.
Provide strategies for caregivers to care for themselves, including physical and emotional health.

Products specifications

Instructor	B. Sternberg, Ph.D.
Contact Hours:	3
# of Pages	36

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