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The Caregiver's Guide

Harvard Medical School via Harvard Health Online Learning

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This Harvard online course brings you the confidence and know-how to help you meet the unique physical, emotional, and financial needs of a loved one requiring regular care.

Syllabus

GETTING STARTED

  • Introduction: Dr. Mallika Marshall
  • Course Instructions
  • About This Course

Becoming a Caregiver

  • Planning and Communication
  • Caregiver Strategies

Day-to-Day Issues

  • Dr. Mallika Marshall: Day-to-Day Considerations
  • Safety Concerns
  • Meal Planning, Nutrition, and Digestion
  • Hygiene

Memory Care: Dealing with Dementia

  • Introduction: Dr. Mallika Marshall
  • Understanding Memory Loss
  • Caring for a Loved One with Dementia

When Your Loved One Needs More Care

  • Introduction
  • Where to Turn When You Need More Help
  • Hospice Care

Medical Planning

  • Dr. Mallika Marshall on Medical Planning
  • In Case of Hospitalization

Legal and Financial Planning

  • Introduction by Dr. Mallika Marshall
  • Legal Planning
  • Financial Planning

Caregiver Care

  • Take Care of Yourself!
  • Thank You—and Good Luck!

Taught by

Suzanne Salamon, MD and Mallika Marshall, MD

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