The Comfort of Home for Chronic Lung Disease: A Guide for Caregivers

Table of Contents

Getting Ready

1. Understanding Lung Disease
   
2. Treating Lung Disease
   
3. Is Home Care for You?
   
4. Using the Health Care Team Effectively
   
5. Getting In-Home Help
   
6. Paying for Care
   
7. Financial Management and Tax Planning
   
8. Planning for End-of-Life Care
   
9. Preparing the Home
   
10. Equipment and Supplies
    
    Day by Day
    
11. Setting Up a Plan of Care
    
12. How to Avoid Caregiver Burnout
    
13. Activities of Daily Living
    
14. Therapies
    
15. Special Challenges
    
16. Diet, Nutrition, and Exercise
    
17. Emergencies
    
18. Body Mechanics
    
    Part Three Additional Resources
    
19. Common Abbreviations
    
20. Common Specialists
    Caregiver Organizations
    Glossary
    Index