Books

Books on AI in healthcare and caregiving

Three practical books by Dr. Irina Koyfman, DNP, at the intersection of technology, caregiving, and the human side of health, written for patients, caregivers, and nurses.

The AI Health Companion book cover by Dr. Irina Koyfman

The AI Health Companion

How patients and caregivers can use AI to save time, reduce stress, and navigate healthcare with confidence.

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AI Competency Domains for Nurses Dr. Irina Koyfman

AI Competency Domains for Nurses

A leadership framework that prepares nurses to lead, not just adapt, in the age of artificial intelligence.

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The Sandwich Generation Handbook book cover by Dr. Irina Koyfman

The Sandwich Generation Handbook

Tools and spiritual insight for caring for aging parents and growing children at once, without losing yourself.

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The AI Health Companion book cover

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The AI Health Companion

How patients and caregivers can save time, reduce stress, and navigate today's complex healthcare system with confidence.

Today's healthcare system is harder than ever to navigate, especially for the families managing it on top of everything else. This book is a practical, compassionate guide to using AI as a trusted companion: preparing for appointments, understanding diagnoses and options, coordinating care across providers, and advocating for the people you love.

It brings together my frontline nursing experience, my doctoral training, and the real questions caregivers face every day, so you can use new tools with confidence rather than fear.

Who it is for: patients, family caregivers, and anyone helping a loved one manage appointments, diagnoses, medications, and insurance.

What you will learn: how to prepare smarter questions for your doctor, understand test results and treatment options in plain language, keep care organized across providers, and use AI safely without replacing your clinical team.

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★★★★★

An Absolute Game Changer

If you've ever felt overwhelmed by medical paperwork, insurance battles, or caring for a loved one, this is the book you didn't know you needed. Dr. Koyfman brings real credibility, as a Doctor of Nursing Practice and one of the first board certified AI clinicians, and real heart, having lived the struggles of caregiving herself. The book is refreshingly clear, with no jargon, and includes more than 50 ready to use prompts for translating discharge papers, prepping for appointments, and appealing insurance denials. Honest, practical, and genuinely transformative.

SmartShopper, author of "From Living Dead to Living Wonderfully"

★★★★★

A Practical, Refreshing Guide to AI in Healthcare

This book is straight to the point, focused on practical knowledge you can apply immediately rather than technical jargon or theory. It works for readers at any level of AI experience and strikes a thoughtful balance, showing how AI can help patients, caregivers, and clinicians communicate better without replacing healthcare professionals. Clear, easy to read, and confidence building.

Marina Barmak

★★★★★

Very Helpful for Healthcare Professionals

As a nurse practitioner, I often need quick access to reliable information during a busy workday. This book clearly explains what AI is and how to use it effectively and responsibly, with practical examples useful for both clinicians and patients. An informative, practical, and timely guide.

J Te

★★★★★

Every Health Professional Must Have

Highly recommend this book. Very informative, and such an easy read. Simply excellent.

Kelly Kagan

AI Competency Domains for Nurses A framework for leadership Dr. Irina Koyfman, DNP

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SINI Award, July 2026

AI Competency Domains for Nurses

A framework for leadership in the age of artificial intelligence.

Artificial intelligence is reshaping nursing faster than most curricula can keep up. This book offers a clear competency framework that helps nurses and nurse leaders move from anxiety to authority, understanding what AI can do, where judgment still matters most, and how to lead their teams through the shift.

In July 2026, the ideas behind this book earned an award from the Summer Institute in Nursing Informatics (SINI) at the University of Maryland School of Nursing.

Who it is for: staff nurses, nurse educators, nurse leaders, and nursing students who want to understand and lead the use of AI in clinical practice.

What you will learn: the core AI competency domains for nurses, how to evaluate AI tools at the bedside, where human judgment remains essential, and how to build confidence and competency across a nursing team.

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The Sandwich Generation Handbook book cover

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The Sandwich Generation Handbook

The box of tools for finding your way while caring for aging parents and growing children at once.

Millions of people are caring for aging parents and raising children at the same time. This handbook is for them. It combines practical tools with spiritual insight to help you carry the load without losing yourself, drawing on my own years inside the sandwich generation and my work as a nurse practitioner.

Who it is for: adult children caring for aging parents, parents raising kids while supporting elders, and anyone feeling stretched between two generations.

What you will learn: practical systems for managing care and appointments, ways to protect your own health and peace, honest guidance on guilt and burnout, and spiritual anchors that help you find steadiness.

If you cannot afford to purchase this book, email me and I will send you a free PDF.

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★★★★★

A Compassionate and Practical Guide for the Sandwich Generation

As a registered nurse and caregiver advocate, I found this book a compassionate, honest resource for families pulled in every direction. Dr. Irina Koyfman captures the emotional exhaustion, guilt, and financial strain of raising children while caring for aging parents, and offers practical, affordable solutions for families at every income level, from small organizational shifts to strategies for delegating, communicating, and asking for help. I especially valued her encouragement for working caregivers to talk to their employers about flexibility and support options many don't know they have. Above all, this is a hopeful book. It reminds caregivers that asking for help is not weakness and rest is not selfish, leaving readers feeling seen, supported, and less alone.

Diane Carbo, RN, Your Life Care Advocate

★★★★★

Essential Reading for Anyone with Aging Parents

I cared for two elderly parents through a variety of health issues, something I was not prepared to face. Looking back, I wish I had read Dr. Koyfman's book first. She offers a thoughtful, practical approach to the emotional exhaustion and family dynamics that come with managing aging parents, and her strategies are even more valuable for those raising children at the same time. Read this before life becomes a crisis.

Saul K

★★★★★

Amazing and Insightful

As a full time working mom to four kids, juggling my aging parents, parents in law, and a 94 year old grandmother, managing it all can be stressful and exhausting. This book gave me many options and strategies to keep going with grace.

Tia

★★★★★

Real Stories and Practical Advice

This was a helpful and reassuring read. I especially appreciated the personal stories woven throughout, they made it feel relatable, honest, and compassionate. The strategies and resources are realistic, well organized, and easy to follow.

Ilisa N.

★★★★★

Brilliant Idea for a Book

Blown away by how much information this book provides on so many aspects of the sandwich generation struggle, tips I have not found anywhere else. The personal examples bring it all together and make it easy to read. I will be coming back to this book again and again.

Boris Maslow

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Where can I buy Dr. Irina Koyfman's books?

All three books are available on Amazon in ebook format. Use the View on Amazon links above, or search Amazon for Dr. Irina Koyfman.

Which book should I read first?

If you are a patient or family caregiver, start with The AI Health Companion. If you are a nurse or nurse leader, start with AI Competency Domains for Nurses. If you are caring for aging parents and children at once, start with The Sandwich Generation Handbook.

Can I get a free copy of The Sandwich Generation Handbook?

Yes. If you cannot afford to purchase it, email me and I will send you a free PDF.

Are the books available as ebooks?

Yes, all three titles are available as Amazon ebooks and can be read on any Kindle app or device.

Want Dr. Irina to speak to your audience?

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