Take care without neglecting
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This manual is an indispensable tool for the primary caregiver, the person who assumes the profound commitment of assisting a loved one dependent due to illness, age, or disability (Quintal et al., 2024). Far from focusing solely on the patient, this guide highlights the health and well-being of the caregiver, recognizing that only from a place of balance can sustained and loving support be provided.
The content addresses the patient's safe mobility, instructing in correct techniques to minimize the risk of musculoskeletal injuries that commonly affect the caregiver's back, knees, shoulders, and neck (Vega et al., 2021; WHO, 2024). It emphasizes that self-care and mental health are vital (Llamuca & Berronez, 2022), promoting the identification of burnout and the seeking of support.
The guide offers practical tools such as exercise and stretching routines, tips for a balanced diet, and instructions for making homemade compresses for pain management. Learning is facilitated by a rich collection of illustrative charts and figures, and is complemented by demonstration videos available on a YouTube channel. Essentially, this is the guide every caregiver needs to transform their work into a sustainable practice, caring for the lives of others without sacrificing their own.
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