Life's Little Emergencies: A Handbook for Active Independent Seniors and Caregivers
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However, Life's Little Emergencies, A Handbook for Active Independent Seniors and Caregivers is much more than just a first aid book. The remaining sections discuss learning life-saving skills, how to assess and treat an injury, when you feel sick, the great outdoors and much more. It's a manual for planning and making serious medical decisions and for getting help when seniors need it most - at home or on the road. It includes ways to "call 911" even in other countries where 911 is a different number entirely.
Life's Little Emergencies, A Handbook for Active Independent Seniors and Caregivers guides the reader through anything from a minor cut to a major stroke. There are do-it-yourself first aid tips as well as ways to be prepared for an emergency, advice on when to reach out for help, and how to take care of oneself. Full of practical, clear, and easy-to-understand advice, this resource ensures that every household with an older person is prepared for any medical emergency from cuts to cardiac arrest.
Special Features of Life's Little Emergencies include:
- Step-by-step instructions take the reader through life-saving and first aid skills
- Illustrated throughout with steps steps illustrated as appropriate
- Sidebars throughout the text provide additional information
- Each chapter includes a source list for individuals who want more information on the tips and advice in the book /u
