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Helping yourself help others : a book for caregivers

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Carter, Rosalynn, Golant, Susan K. New York, NY: Three Rivers Press , 1994.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WY115 C324 1994

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Provides advice on educating and preparing yourself for caregiving, coping with isolation, looking at family issues, avoiding burnout and getting respite, and dealing with doctors and other caregivers.

Author: Carter, Rosalynn; Golant, Susan K

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Three Rivers Press

Publication Date: 1994

Subjects: Caregivers; Chronic Disease - nursing; Home Nursing

Abstract: Provides advice on educating and preparing yourself for caregiving, coping with isolation, looking at family issues, avoiding burnout and getting respite, and dealing with doctors and other caregivers.

ISBN: 0812925912

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WY115 C324 1994

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Caring for loved ones at home : an illustrated, easy to follow guide to short or long-term care

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Van Bommel, Harry. Scarborough, Ont.: Resources Supporting Family and Community Legacies Inc. , 1999.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 V217 1999

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

Author: Van Bommel, Harry

Place of Publication: Scarborough, Ont.

Publisher: Resources Supporting Family and Community Legacies Inc.

Publication Date: 1999

Physical Description: 120 p, : ill. ; 21 cm.

Subjects: Home Nursing; Family Relations; Caregivers; Self Care; Physician-Patient Relations; Communication; Popular Work

ISBN: 1553070003

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ266 V217 1999

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Caregiving : the spiritual journey of love, loss, and renewal

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McLeod, Beth Witrogen. New York, NY: J. Wiley & Sons , c1999.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 D4 M479 1999

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: McLeod, Beth Witrogen

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: J. Wiley & Sons

Publication Date: c1999

Physical Description: viii, 264 p. ; 24 cm.

Subjects: Caregivers - psychology; Terminal Care; Loss; Grief; Bereavement

ISBN: 0471254088 (hardcover : alk. paper); 9780471254089

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF789 D4 M479 1999

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Dying at home : a family guide for caregiving

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Sankar, Andrea. Baltimore, md.: Johns Hopkins University Press , 1991.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 S227 1991

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Includes information about bringing the dying person home; solving problems of caregiving; community support; social support; the well-being of the caregiver; how death occurs; and grieving after the loved one?s death. Includes stories from people who have cared for a dying person.

Author: Sankar, Andrea

Place of Publication: Baltimore, md.

Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press

Publication Date: 1991

Subjects: Bereavement - popular works; Grief - popular works; Death - popular works; Terminal Care - popular works; Home Care Services - popular works; Attitude to Death - popular works

Abstract: Includes information about bringing the dying person home; solving problems of caregiving; community support; social support; the well-being of the caregiver; how death occurs; and grieving after the loved one?s death. Includes stories from people who have cared for a dying person.

ISBN: 0801842301; 9780801842306

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF789 S227 1991

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American College of Physicians home care guide for cancer : how to care for family and friends at home

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Philadelphia, PA: American College of Physicians , 1994.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ200 A512h 1994

Alternate Title: American College of Physicians home care guide for family and friends giving care at home

Editor: Houts, Peter S

Place of Publication: Philadelphia, PA

Publisher: American College of Physicians

Publication Date: 1994

Physical Description: 261 p. ; 28 cm.

Subjects: Home Care Services; Neoplasms - psychology; Family

ISBN: 0943126304

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ200 A512h 1994

I don't know what to say : how to help and support someone who is dying

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Buckman, Robert. [Toronto, ON]: Key Porter Books , 1996. rev. and updated ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 B925 1996

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

The author describes the dying process and provides practical, concrete suggestions for bringing a degree of comfort to the dying individual. His advice is illustrated with many brief, descriptive vignettes of actual cases covering a wide spectrum of ages, personalities, family situations, and resp…

Author: Buckman, Robert

Edition: rev. and updated ed.

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: Key Porter Books

Publication Date: 1996

Subjects: Terminal Care; Death - psychology; Grief; Popular Work

Abstract: The author describes the dying process and provides practical, concrete suggestions for bringing a degree of comfort to the dying individual. His advice is illustrated with many brief, descriptive vignettes of actual cases covering a wide spectrum of ages, personalities, family situations, and responses.

ISBN: 1550130927; 9781550130928

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Prince George Cancer Info Ctr; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF789 B925 1996

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Appointment with the wise old dog : dream images in a time of crisis

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Blum, David, Ma, Yo-Yo, Thompson, Rustin. Medina, WA: Sarah Blum , 1998.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 B659 1998

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Alternate Title: Dream images in a time of crisis

Author: Blum, David; Ma, Yo-Yo; Thompson, Rustin

Place of Publication: Medina, WA

Publisher: Sarah Blum

Publication Date: 1998

Physical Description: 29 minutes

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Art Therapy; Dreams - psychology; Imagery (Psychotherapy); Relaxation Therapy; Music Therapy; Mental Healing; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ266 B659 1998

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Caring for the patient with cancer at home : a guide for patients and families

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Abrahm, Janet. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 1998.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C277 1998

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

An introduction to the medical circumstances and challenges patients and the people who care for them face at home.

Author: Abrahm, Janet

Corporate Author: American Cancer Society

Place of Publication: Atlanta, GA

Publisher: American Cancer Society

Publication Date: 1998

Subjects: Home Care Services - popular works; Neoplasms - psychology - popular works; Neoplasms - rehabilitation - popular works; Family - popular works

Abstract: An introduction to the medical circumstances and challenges patients and the people who care for them face at home.

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ201 C277 1998

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American College of Physicians home care guide for advanced cancer : when quality of life is the primary goal of care

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Philadelphia, PA: American College of Physicians , 1997.

Audience: Patient or Public

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Editor: Houts, Peter S

Place of Publication: Philadelphia, PA

Publisher: American College of Physicians

Publication Date: 1997

Subjects: Home Care Services; Neoplasms - psychology; Family; Terminal Care; Palliative Care

Language: English

Material Type: Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet

Read Online

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How to care for aging parents : a complete guide

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Morris, Virginia. New York, NY: Workman Publishing , 1996.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WT100 M877 1996

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Morris, Virginia

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Workman Publishing

Publication Date: 1996

Subjects: Caregivers - handbooks; Geriatrics; Community Health Services

ISBN: 1563054353

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WT100 M877 1996

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Some become flowers : living with dying at home

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Brown, Sharon. Madeira Park, B.C.: Harbour Publishing , 1993.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WY87 B879 1993

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Brown, Sharon

Place of Publication: Madeira Park, B.C.

Publisher: Harbour Publishing

Publication Date: 1993

Subjects: Terminal Care - personal narratives; Home Nursing; Stress, Psychological; Death - personal narratives

ISBN: 1550170872; 9781550170870

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WY87 B879 1993

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Continuing care

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B.C. Ministry of Health and Ministry Responsible for Seniors. Continuing Care Division Services. [Victoria, BC?]: Queen's Printer , 1993.

Audience: Patient or Public

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Corporate Author: B.C. Ministry of Health and Ministry Responsible for Seniors. Continuing Care Division Services

Place of Publication: [Victoria, BC?]

Publisher: Queen's Printer

Publication Date: 1993

Subjects: Community Health Care - popular works - pamphlets; Home Care Services - popular works - pamphlets

Language: English

Material Type: Pamphlet

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library Pamphlet File

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How then, shall we live? : four simple questions that reveal the beauty and meaning of our lives

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Muller, Wayne. New York, NY: Bantam Books , 1997. Bantam trade pbk. ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WM427 M958 1997

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Muller, Wayne

Edition: Bantam trade pbk. ed.

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Bantam Books

Publication Date: 1997

Physical Description: xiii, 288 p. ; 24 cm.

Subjects: Spirituality; Stress, Psychological; Adaptation, Psychological; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780553375053

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WM427 M958 1997

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Cancer stories on life and suffering

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Gregory, David Michael, Russell, Cynthia K. Toronto, ON: McGill-Queen's University Press , 1999.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 G822c 1999

Availability: 1 copy, 0 available

"In Cancer Stories five people share their journeys, their stories and the suffering they faced before their deaths. These narratives chronicle the despair, hope and love they experienced while living and dying with cancer, giving the power of the human spirit full voice. Lessons learned are presen…

Author: Gregory, David Michael; Russell, Cynthia K.

Place of Publication: Toronto, ON

Publisher: McGill-Queen's University Press

Publication Date: 1999

Physical Description: xi, 189 p. ; 23 cm

Subjects: Neoplasms - complications; Suffering; Pain - psychology; Caregivers - psychology; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

Abstract: "In Cancer Stories five people share their journeys, their stories and the suffering they faced before their deaths. These narratives chronicle the despair, hope and love they experienced while living and dying with cancer, giving the power of the human spirit full voice. Lessons learned are presented as 'gifts' at the conclusion of each of the five narratives." -- Back cover

ISBN: 0886293545

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ201 G822c 1999

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Genetic maps and human imaginations : the limits of science in understanding who we are

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Rothman, Barbara Katz. New York, NY: W.W. Norton & Company, Inc. , 1998.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ50 R846 1998

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Rothman, Barbara Katz

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: W.W. Norton & Company, Inc.

Publication Date: 1998

Physical Description: 272 p. ; 22 cm

Subjects: Human Genetics; Human Genome Project; Human Genome Diversity Project; Ethics, Research; Bioethics; Sociology, Medical; Popular Work

ISBN: 093047032

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ50 R846 1998

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Caregivers' journey

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Bar-David, Geila. [Toronto, ON]: Caregiver Support Project , 1997.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WM172 B245 1997

Availability: 7 copies, 7 available

See also: v.1 Video series workbook for individual viewers. v.2: Video series workbook for facilitators; Each of the five videos consists of relaxation exercises, reflection exercises, and information about a special topic. The topics covered include the common experiences in becoming a caregiver; …

Alternate Title: v.1: The Journey begins - 29 minutes.; v.2: The Toll - 28 minutes.; v.3: Surviving - 29 minutes.; v.4: Healing - 28 minutes.; v.5: Quiet triumphs - 29 minutes.

Author: Bar-David, Geila

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: Caregiver Support Project

Publication Date: 1997

Physical Description: 1/2 inch : colour ; 143 minutes; Workbook

Subjects: Caregivers - videocassettes; Social Support - videocassettes; Psychotherapy, Group - videocassettes; Family - education - videocassettes

Abstract: See also: v.1 Video series workbook for individual viewers. v.2: Video series workbook for facilitators; Each of the five videos consists of relaxation exercises, reflection exercises, and information about a special topic. The topics covered include the common experiences in becoming a caregiver; the challenges and costs of caregiving; coping with the strain; healing; and the benefits of caregiving.

Language: English

Material Type: Video; VHS

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Kelowna Library

Call Number: WM172 B245 1997

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