Interdependence

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Laura N. Gitlin, Kevin J. Lyons

Designed for health and human service professionals in academic and practice settings, this book will assist inexperienced grant writers as well as those who have had some success but would like to expand their knowledge of grantsmanship. Organized into five parts, the book includes effective strategies and work models that are appropriate for professionals who have different growth needs and opportunities for funding. The appendixes contain helpful materials, including a list of key acronyms, examples of time lines, and sample budget sheets. The strategies in this volume will be beneficial to individuals and departments in academic, clinical, or community-based settings.

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Ken Wright, Alan Haycox, Ian Leedham

The aim of this book is to describe and discuss the principles of evaluating community care services for people with learning difficulties and to explore how they have been applied in the development of policy in the last ten years. Although the contents are based heavily upon the theory and practice of micro-economic appraisal of health and social care, other social science disciplines are exploited wherever relevant. No prior knowledge of any of these disciplines is expected. The coverage of the book follows the logical steps in policy evaluation including an explanation of different approaches to evaluation, a discussion of recent policy objectives, the measurement of outcomes and costs and the policy implications of recent evaluative studies. The book concludes with an examination of the relevance of evaluative studies to the new arrangements for community care of people with learning difficulties.

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Dawn D. Matthews

Basic consumer health information about learning disabilities, including dyslexia, developmental speech and language disabilities, non-verbal learning disorders, developmental arithmetic disorder, developmental writing disorder, and other conditions that impede learning such as attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, brain injury, hearing impairment, Klinefelter syndrome, dyspraxia, and Tourette syndrome, along with facts about educational issues and assistive technology, coping strategies, a glossary of related terms, and resources for further help and information.

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Judith Greif, Beth Ann Golden

This thoroughly practical guide details the daily routines and unique concerns that are essential to quality at-home care of people with AIDS. From setting up a safe and comfortable environment to making medical and legal choices and solving emotional problems, each vital issue is covered in depth. Every caregiver and person with AIDS will benefit from this supportive, comprehensive resource. It includes detailed information on protecting against infection; concise instructions for both ambulatory and bedridden patients; how to administer intravenous feedings and medication; appendices covering lab tests, alternative therapies, and the latest experimental drugs; the differences between caring for men and women with AIDS; plus tips for caregivers on maintaining their own health and well-being. This information-packed reference is invaluable for caregivers and people with AIDS who must care for themselves.