Building Better Caregivers
A Caregiver’s Guide to Reducing Stress and Staying Healthy
Today more than 40 million people in the U.S. find themselves responsible for caring for a parent, relative, or friend. Building Better Caregivers, developed by the author team of the bestselling Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions, shares the best in caregiving research and the most important lessons learned from thousands of caregivers. With a focus on reducing stress through the use of practical skills and tools, this book will help you manage your caregiving tasks so you can maintain a happy, fulfilling life while also meeting your caregiving obligations.
Kate Lorig, DrPH, is director and professor emerita at Stanford University School of Medicine's Patient Education Research Center. Diana Laurent, MPH, is a health educator and trainer at Stanford Patient Education Research Center.
