Best Caregiving Health Services Books of 2025

The sixth edition of "Managing Infectious Diseases in Child Care and Schools: A Quick Reference Guide" is a comprehensive and up-to-date resource for preventing and managing infectious diseases in early childhood education settings. With over 55 quick reference fact sheets on common infectious diseases and symptoms, including pediatrician-approved guidance on COVID-19, this guide is aligned with the most recent version of the American Academy of Pediatrics' Red Book®. The book also includes information on pandemic preparedness and a continually updated website. Timothy R. Shope, MD, MPH, FAAP, and Andrew N. Hashikawa, MD, MS, FAAP, have created a user-friendly guide that offers clear, authoritative guidance on limiting the spread of infection.

The Washington Manual of Outpatient Internal Medicine is a concise and practical volume in the Washington Manual® series that covers the essential information for the most commonly encountered problems in outpatient internal medicine. It is an excellent resource for quick review and reference, covering everything from hypertension and diabetes to sleep disorders, nutrition, and care of the cancer patient. The third edition has been thoroughly revised from cover to cover and includes new content on telehealth, immunization reaction and allergy, functional assessment, and safe prescribing for pain. The book is an outstanding companion to the Washington Manual® of Medical Therapeutics, which thoroughly covers inpatient care.

The book "Age-Friendly Health Systems: A Guide to Using the 4Ms While Caring for Older Adults" is an initiative of The John A. Hartford Foundation and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement to address the challenge of providing evidence-based practice to every older adult in the US health system. The author, Terry Fulmer, PhD, RN, FAAN, provides an essential set of evidence-based practices, focusing on causing no harm, and aligning with what matters to the older adult and their family caregivers. This book is a must-read for healthcare professionals who want to improve care for older adults and is an excellent resource for those looking to better understand the challenges of aging in the US healthcare system.

The Complete Family Guide to Dementia is an authoritative guide that offers effective strategies for coping with the medical, emotional, and financial toll of caring for a loved one with dementia. Written by journalist Thomas Harrison and leading geriatric psychiatrist Brent Forester, the book explains the basics of dementia and provides the right skills to navigate changing family roles, communicate better with parents, keep them safe, and manage difficult behaviors. The book is an essential resource for caregivers, providing needed answers and guidance, and ways to reduce fears and anxieties. It is practical, authentic, and relatable, making it a must-read for anyone caring for a loved one with dementia.

Aging Thoughtfully: Conversations about Retirement, Romance, Wrinkles, and Regrets is a multidisciplinary guide to aging that combines philosophy, law, literature, and economics to craft a thoughtful and engaging conversation about the aging process. The book explores practical and cultural topics such as retirement, social security, anti-aging cosmetic procedures, philanthropic decisions, and relations with family members. The authors provide valuable insight into how we can all age more thoughtfully and with zest, offering stimulating discussions about aging. Overall, this book is a sweet and wise guide to aging that appeals to readers of all ages.

Becoming the Change: Leadership Behavior Strategies for Continuous Improvement in Healthcare is a must-read for leaders in the healthcare industry who want to make a difference. The book provides a powerful new approach to healthcare leadership, showcasing executives in health systems around the world who are practicing behavior-based solutions to organizational problems and achieving better results for patients. The authors draw on a wealth of behavioral research, industry case studies, and personal insights from healthcare professionals to explore how change actually happens. Becoming the Change is a unique and inspiring guide to revolutionizing healthcare.

Zero Harm by Press Ganey/Healthcare Performance Improvement is a comprehensive guide for healthcare professionals to ensure the safety of both patients and caregivers. The book provides practical solutions to achieve the goal of zero harm in the industry by implementing six simple principles, including becoming more patient-centric and adopting good data and analytics. Drawing from high-reliability industries, the authors offer field-tested methods to develop new leadership initiatives and create long-term, transformational change. This book is a must-read for healthcare professionals who want to deliver care that ensures the safety of patients and staff alike.

The CCM Certification Study Guide 2022-2023: Case Manager Exam Secrets Handbook by Mometrix Test Preparation is an excellent resource for anyone preparing for the Certified Case Manager Exam. It offers a comprehensive review of all CCM test sections, practice test questions with detailed answer explanations, and tips and strategies to help you get your best test performance. The guide covers a broad range of topics, including care delivery, psychosocial concepts, quality and outcomes evaluation, rehabilitation concepts, and ethical, legal, and practice standards. Overall, this book is an essential study tool for anyone seeking to pass the Certified Case Manager Exam.

The Complete Guide for People With Parkinson’s Disease and Their Loved Ones is a comprehensive and accessible guide that provides useful information for both patients and caregivers. Lianna Marie, an experienced nurse and primary caregiver for her mother with Parkinson’s, draws on her personal and professional experience to offer insights into various aspects of the disease, including nutrition, exercise, alternative therapies, medication and treatment, and caregiver support. Written in a straightforward style, this book is an essential resource for anyone affected by Parkinson’s disease. Overall, it is a well-written and practical guide that offers hope and valuable information to those who need it the most.

This new text, Health and Social Work: Practice, Policy, and Research, provides a comprehensive overview of the critical information about health and social work necessary to understand the complex healthcare systems and policies of today. It covers current practice, policy, and research in various settings and with special populations. The book is an excellent resource for those interested in micro, mezzo, and macro practices in a healthcare setting, and it emphasizes the importance of advocating for individuals, families, and communities to improve health and well-being for all. This book is a valuable addition to any social work or public health program.