HOMEMAKER HOME HEALTH AIDE, 7th Edition helps learners prepare for a meaningful career in the growing field of home health. Using a clear, supportive approach, the authors show how to care for a variety of sensitive client populations, from infants and the elderly to special needs and the terminally ill, and become a valued member of the home health care team. In addition to the topics of nutrition, safety, infection control, and bodily systems, the author imparts the practical skills involved in delivering high-quality personal care. Whether new to the industry or in need of a refresher, readers will find HOMEMAKER HOME HEALTH AIDE, 7th Edition a key resource for becoming caring, dedicated, and skilled paraprofessionals.

SECTION 1: BECOMING A HOME HEALTH AIDE.
1. Home Health Services.
2. Home Health Aide Responsibilities and Legal Rights.
3. Developing Effective Communication Skills and Documentation.
4. Safety.
5. Homemaking Service.
SECTION 2: STAGES OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT.
6. Infancy to Adolescence.
7. Early and Middle Adulthood
8. Older Adulthood.
SECTION 3: PREVENTING THE SPREAD OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE.
9. Infection Control.
SECTION 4: UNDERSTANDING HEALTH
10. From Wellness to Illness.
11. Mental Health.
SECTION 5: BODY SYSTEMS AND COMMON DISORDERS.
12. Digestion and Nutrition.
13. Elimination.
14. Integumentary System.
15. Musculoskeletal System: Arthritis, Body Mechanics, and Restorative Care.
16. Nervous System.
17. Circulatory System.
18. Respiratory System.
19. Reproductive System.
20. Endocrine System and Diabetes.
SECTION 6: CLIENTS REQUIRING SPECIAL CARE.
21. Caring for the Client who is Terminally Ill.
22. Caring for the Client with Alzheimer’s Disease.
23. Caring for the Client with Cancer.
SECTION 7: MATERNAL/INFANT CARE.
24. Maternal Care.
25. Infant Care.
SECTION 8: EMPLOYMENT.
26. Job-Seeking Skills.
Appendix A: Emergency Procedure Guidelines.
Appendix B: Prefixes and Suffixes Commonly Used in Medical Terminology.
Glossary.
Index.

HOMEMAKER HOME HEALTH AIDE, 7th Edition helps learners prepare for a meaningful career in the growing field of home health. Using a clear, supportive approach, the authors show how to care for a variety of sensitive client populations, from infants and the elderly to special needs and the terminally ill, and become a valued member of the home health care team. In addition to the topics of nutrition, safety, infection control, and bodily systems, the author imparts the practical skills involved in delivering high-quality personal care. Whether new to the industry or in need of a refresher, readers will find HOMEMAKER HOME HEALTH AIDE, 7th Edition a key resource for becoming caring, dedicated, and skilled paraprofessionals. A revamped text design and art program includes updated photos to reflect today’s modern healthcare environment, including new photos using the mechanical and stand lifts. Updated illustrations throughout the book improve clarity and revamp the look and feel of the book. Web resources have been completely updated to offer quickly searchable resources at the click of a button. Updated content dealing with electronic communication, infection control, current nutritional standards (MyPlate - Smart Choices) and privacy of client’s information. More Instructor Resources: Access PowerPoint® lecture slides for each chapter, and instructor’s manual with teaching tips and strategies, course syllabus, unit lesson plans, class activities, case studies, additional review questions and answers, workbook solutions, sample quizzes, and a final exam. Computerized Testbank: Now powered by Cognero, the testbank includes more than 1,300 questions and answers organized according to the 26 units in the book, to make testing and grading easier than ever. Student-Focused Approach: Procedures are presented in an easy-to-learn, step-by-step format, along with drawings and photographs that illustrate each step. Colorful Key Terms: Each unit highlights the essential industry terms and language home health aides use on the job, calling out terms in the text for easy reference. Ample Review: Twenty-six units include hundreds of review questions to help students learn and retain content and prepare for state certification (where required). Real-World Cases: Case studies at the end of each unit challenge future caregivers with realistic in-home scenarios while helping develop problem-solving skills.