The Caregiver's Guide

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This Harvard Medical School online course brings you the confidence and know-how to help you meet the unique physical, emotional and financial needs of your loved one.

  • Online; Self-Paced

$29.95

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Two Weeks, 2-6 Hours/Week

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Overview

Discover the tools, strategies, and reassuring support you need to provide compassionate, confident care to a loved one. Our interactive course is overflowing with worksheets, checklists, and practical advice, all designed to provide you with a helpful roadmap for navigating challenging concerns faced by caregivers—and for dealing with unpredictable issues you may face down the road. Just as important, you'll benefit from tips on taking care of yourself—a critical factor in effective caregiving. 

Learning Objectives

  • Handling day to day care of your loved one
  • Planning for medical needs
  • Arranging for additional care
  • Coping with the trials of dementia
  • Dealing with legal and financial issues
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Syllabus

Introduction: Dr. Mallika Marshall
Course Instructions
About This Course

Planning and Communication
Caregiver Strategies

Dr. Mallika Marshall: Day-to-Day Considerations
Safety Concerns
Meal Planning, Nutrition, and Digestion
Hygiene

Introduction: Dr. Mallika Marshall
Understanding Memory Loss
Caring for a Loved One with Dementia

Introduction
Where to Turn When You Need More Help
Hospice Care

Dr. Mallika Marshall on Medical Planning
IN CASE OF HOSPITALIZATION

Take Care of Yourself!
Caregiver Care
Thank You—and Good Luck!

Program Topics