All About Arthritis

Millions of North Americans live with disabilities caused by brain injury which can be challenging for family members and caregivers. This book describes the types of injuries, care considerations, impact on the family, and subsequent problem behaviours.

All About Confusion in Dementia and Delerium

This common condition displayed in various conditions, such as Alzheimer’s Disease, is a challenge for caregivers and family members. There can be resistance to many everyday activities such as bathing, eating, and toileting, but this book provides tips on how to cope effectively.

Unfortunately this occurs in all cultures, societies, and countries in homes, residential care, hospices, and hospitals, and is a major concern for a vulnerable group of people. This book explains the risk factors, how to recognize elder abuse, and ways to prevent it and deal with it.

Nutritional problems often stem from feeding difficulties. Offers many practical, constructive feeding tips and covers dysphagia (swallowing problems) and how to encourage independence during mealtime.

All About Foot Care and Diabetic Ulcers

50% of all limb amputations caused by diabetes could have been prevented. This book explains the role of diabetes in causing diabetic foot ulcers and the care practices that can prevent major problems and keep the foot healthy. Covers risk factors, susceptible areas for ulcerations, skin care, treatment, and therapeutic footwear.

All About Infection Control

By Laura Flynn R.N., B.N., M.B.A.

To appreciate the importance of this topic, there is a comprehensive explanation of the types of dangerous microorganisms and how they grow and infections are spread. Stresses the importance of good hand washing as well as all the other options.

Although approximately 50% of older adults in institutions are incontinent, the condition can be successfully treated or managed. Explains how the bladder functions, and reviews the various types of incontinence with associated treatment options and care practices

This is a progressive, degenerative disease that strikes people in their prime of life between 20 and 40 years old. Outlines the risk factors, symptoms, management, and treatment as well as the overall care considerations for ensuring optimum quality of life.

As we age, we generally become less active. Our bodies, therefore, require less energy from food although we still need lots of nutrients. So the food we eat should be high in nutrients. This book tells you how to help older people get the nutrients that they need to maintain or enhance their quality of life.

Due to staff shortages and time constraints, this critical aspect of personal care can be often overlooked. Covers tooth brushing, flossing, and denture care and pinpoints risk factors with special attention to unconscious clients and those experiencing dementia.

The purpose of this book is to provide you with understanding and greater confidence about your forthcoming surgery. The more you understand, the more easily you will adjust following your surgery.

All About Pain and the Older Person

By Laura Flynn R.N., B.N., M.B.A.

This common problem – also known as bedsores – is much easier to prevent than to cure. Fully explains the techniques of positioning and other preventative measures. Audits and surveys of facilities with associated punitive consequences make this issue equally critical for the survival of the facility as well as the patient or client.

As a healthcare worker, you have a key role in protecting your client from falls. This book covers all the major issues regarding preventing falls so that you can provide the very best hands-on care to people in your care.

This is the leading cause of disability with post treatment rehabilitation being most important. Explains the stroke process, the symptoms and the risk factors, and where understanding can help in preventing a stroke. Covers all aspects of caring for a person experiencing a stroke.

All About Transferring Clients Safely

By Laura Flynn R.N., B.N., M.B.A.

This common day to day activity requires the use of proper techniques, understanding the principles of back safety, and effective assessment so as to reduce the risk of injury. Practical pointers are provided concerning moving a person to a bed, chair, stretcher or toilet.

All About Managing Venous Ulcers

By Laura Flynn R.N., B.N., M.B.A.

This is the most common skin ulcer problem caused mostly by poor venous blood circulation but often helped by compression bandaging and stockings. Covers causes, symptoms, and treatment options and explains care and self help tips to ensure a better quality of life for the sufferer.

The # 1 professionally distributed book by physicians and pharmacists on how to comprehensively avoid allergens. Over 40 editions published. The book is interactive with checklists, easy to understand explanations, lists of home appliances that can help, and an allergy diary to help pinpoint the causes of allergies. 80 pages.

This is an interactive self help book to assess your home and ensure optimum environmental control to ensure the minimal exposure to allergens which could be dust, mites, mold, animal dander or pollen. There is a brief explanation on all the causes or “triggers” in the home and an “ideal home” for allergy relief is described. 64 pages.

This book provides understanding and how to prevent the two most danger- ous aspects of allergies, food allergies and insect bites or stings. More importantly there is a plan of action on how to treat a severe allergic reaction. The book can also help people who do not realize they are at risk. A fridge poster is also available with the book for caregivers or babysitters to help communicate the problem with children.

For parents of kids with asthma or adult asthma sufferers the self help tips can help reduce office visits, reduce medications needs, improve quality of life and allow you take control of a normal life. The book covers all the prevention and monitoring tips to help avoid an asthma attack associated with environ- mental and other “triggers”. A fridge poster is available to explain to caregivers or babysitters what to do if an asthma attack occurs. 64 pages

Relieving Stress and Anxiety

By Wendy Martin and Dr. Ken Young

The purpose of this book is to help us realize that stress can be both good and bad, helpful and destructive. Once recognized, stress can be controlled and channeled in positive, life-enhancing directions. First, though, we must understand the nature of stress and how it works in our lives.

Skin Care for the Elderly

Appropriate skin care for the older person is pivotal to preventing skin problems and healing wounds. Explains how the aging process affects the skin and can cause problems. Explores risk factors and explains a variety of common skin problems. Also explains the role of various types of skin care products and provides common sense skin care tips for both the older person and the caregiver.

This self help book comprehensively reviews all the types of medications and alternative options available to control allergies. There is a brief explanation on the causes and tests for allergies. It can take time for your physician to deter- mine which medication (prescribed or OTC) is best for you. so it is advisable to understand all the options. 48 pages

Venous Leg Ulcers: Prevention and Treatment

After explaining the causes and treatment options, 20 key prevention tips are highlighted to help speed up the healing process and prevent future reoccurrence. Interactive checklists, who can help, appropriate diary progress charts make this a vital educational aid and helps the patient comply to comprehensive treatment

Vitamins and Minerals

The A – Z of vitamins and minerals, what they do, how they help, overdosage issues, recommended dosage levels, interaction with drugs and where they can be found in food sources. There is also information on measurement of dosages, regulations and deficiency issues.