Family Caregiving

Family Caregiving is a quick reference guide with a companion DVD to assist individuals to care for an lderly or chronically ill loved one, learn basic caregiving skills and how to reduce stress and balance the demands of work and home.The 128-page, full-color, spiral-bound book is tabbed to allow quick and easy ccess to critical information, and includes charts for recording vital signs and medications, as well as a tri-fold Emergency Contact Card to keep with a loved one in case of an emergency. Plus, the DVD will help caregivers master skills such as positioning and transferring a oved one by watching healthcare experts in action.

The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.Last year, almost a million volunteers and 35,000 employees helped victims of almost 75,000 disasters; taught lifesaving skills to millions; and helped U.S. service members separated from their families stay connected. Almost 4 million people gave blood through the Red Cross, the largest supplier of blood and blood products in the United States. The American Red Cross is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. An average of 91 cents of every dollar the Red Cross spends is invested in humanitarian services and programs. The Red Cross is not a government agency; it relies on donations of time, money and blood to do its work.