Caregiver

given population of cancer caregivers. One of the most vital is attempting to find causes and best supplement their psychological and emotional needs. Preceding research has shown that cancer caregivers are individuals that need to be delved into. These imperative caregivers and their stress have been targeted in past research and will continue to be the focus for future research studies alongside their diagnosed family members. Cancer Statistics Past studies and statistics have been analyzed regarding trends in cancer mortality, predicted cases, death rates, and ages that are most affected. Researchers have broken down these topics into different components such as…

a theory and how the external components of that theory relate to the world of nursing and the social environment. The external criticism of the theory of caregiver stress is based solely on the rational insight of each individual evaluator (Peterson & Bredow, 2013). Complexity The theory of caregiver stress is complex, however, all aspects of the model are easily defined and clarified. Crucial and extraneous variables that influence caregiver stress are offered throughout and are easily…

Exploring Caregiver Burnout in Older Adults Caring for Their Sick Spouse Background Caregiver burnout occurs when an individual suffers from physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion as a result of continuous caregiving (Alpert, 2014). Informal caregivers, such as family members or friends, are at a high risk for caregiver burnout because of their inadequate training to manage increased care demands. Caregiver burnout, also known as caregiver stress, is a growing concern in our society today…

The role of caregiver impacts us all. By supporting the caregiver, we enable them to continue in their role. The Protecting Health of the Family Caregiver podcast tells the story of the impact of caregiving on the caregiver, and support services available. According to the podcast, there are tens of millions of unpaid caregivers in the United States alone. This bears an impact on society and families. Many of these caregivers are elderly caring for elderly. Often times, the caregivers have…

First, the five-stage process of caregivers’ adjustment is adapted from the adaptation-coping model applied for patients with dementia of Dröes (1991) and Finnema et al. (2000) (Dröes et al., 2010, p. 144). Although the model of Dröes (1991) and Finnema et al. (2000) focuses on patients with dementia, not their family caregivers, their proposed model depicts a process with specific stages which concern coping with disabilities and an effort to preserve social and emotional balances. Dröes (1991)…

in many forms. In the United States, Women make up the majority of caregivers. Studies have shown that caregiving can actually compromise ones health, and that most caregivers display clinical signs of depression. These caregivers are more likely than others in their age group to take prescription medications to help with things like anxiety and depression. Although many people find caregiving rewarding, it can lead to people feeling isolated, guilty, and overwhelmed. Therefore, when patients…

Home Instead Caregiver Home Instead is a elderly care sources that offers opportunities for those who needs home care. It provides source that their loved ones cannot provide. It also provides sources for those without relatives. As a worker I had clients with Alzheimer's, clients that need companionship and clients with physical disabilities. Working with patient's that have Alzheimer's has an devastating effects which may cause memory loss. As a result of them losing their memory, it changes…

Drawing the Line: Why Caregivers Should Set Boundaries We all know it’s difficult to say “no” to a needy neighbor or a nagging friend. Turning down a request from your parent or spouse you’re caring for is nearly impossible. Without strong boundaries, however, caregiving can become overwhelming. According to Anne Fabiny, medical editor for Caregiver’s Handbook, a Special Health Report from Harvard Medical School, “It’s easy to be consumed by caregiving and the person you’re caring for. That’s…

This study investigated adult child caregivers existential experience providing care to their parents at end-of-life (EOL). A literature review identified limited research about the existential experience of adult child caregiver populations providing EOL care. For instance, Totman, Pistrang, Hennessey, and Martin (2015) identified existential domains as receiving very limited attention, despite a large amount of research focused on caregiver needs. In addition, Totman et. al. reported…

The large elderly population is not only having a significant effect on the health care system, but also on those individuals caring for them in the community. The research authors have been studying the various factors that influence the experiences of family caregivers within the context of senior health care. Several themes arose from these articles that are presented in a synthesis matrix. These themes allow us to identify areas for improvement and guide us in creating suitable practice…