caregivers

ContentsChapter 1: A Handbook aboutWhat to Expect as a Family CaregiverHandbook Overview. ............................................... 1.2Importance of Family Caregiving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3Chapter 2: Managing Care at HomeIdentifying Critical Tasks. ............................................ 2.2Accomplishing Caregiving Jobs. ...................................... 2.3Doing the Job Yourself. ......................................... 2.3Getting Help from Friends and Family. ............................. 2.4Paying for Help ............................................... 2.5Getting Organized ................................................. 2.6Managing Medications. ............................................. 2.7Tracking Treatments and Side Effects .................................. 2.8Chapter 3: Symptoms Associated with Brain Tumorsand Side Effects of TreatmentCommon Brain Tumor Symptoms ..................................... 3.2What to Do If Symptoms Occur ....................................... 3.3Identifying and Treating Psychological Symptoms ........................ 3.6Symptoms Based on Tumor Location .................................. 3.7Common Side Effects of Treatment .................................... 3.8Chapter 4: Tasks of Caregiving in the Hospital and ClinicA Multidisciplinary Medical Team. ..................................... 4.2The Hospital Team ............................................. 4.2Specialists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3Rehabilitation Therapists ........................................ 4.5Caregiving in the Hospital ........................................... 4.6Hospital Admissions ........................................... 4.6Medical Team Schedules. ....................................... 4.6What to Expect When Your Loved One Has Surgery .................. 4.6Preparing for Hospital Discharge. ................................. 4.7Caregiving in the Clinic. ............................................. 4.8Preparing for a Doctor’s Visit. .................................... 4.8Communicating with the Medical Team ............................ 4.8On the Day of the Visit. ......................................... 4.9What Are Clinical Trials? ........................................ 4.10Orientation to Caregiving