Caregiver

The dictionary definition of a caregiver is a person who cares for someone who is sick or disabled. Since a very young age I have always had an interest in looking out for people and making sure they are okay. Being able to care and watch out for other people makes me feel as if I am a great person. However, it isn’t all success and being okay. Caregiving is an extremely tough task because it can take so much out of a person. But when it is successful all of the rough times you went through to…

disability, we need help. The demands of working, raising a family and taking care of a loved one can become overwhelming. Your time and the physical demands can take a toll on the caregiver. Whether you chose an assisted living residence or assisted living facility (ALF) to help lighten the duties of a caregiver is possible. The convenience and flexible living quarters is an option many should explore. If you need a housing alternative for your parents or loved one, you need the assurance…

role is often left to the spouse or children of the affected individual. It is often seen that with this change in role stress is often increased as the caregiver tries to balance out the unexpected change. This stress can often lead to feelings of strain, anger, and worry, which in return affects the care and relationship between the caregiver and receiver. I had the privilege to interview and discuss the day-to-day lifestyle of…

Mini Chapter Draft Human development 331 Mary Leet Day Care vs. Home Care There is a wide range of child- care providers available. Ranging from professionals to parents taking care of their children. Child care that is high quality involves a safe environment for the children, age appropriate toys, age appropriate activities and time spent with children on an individual basis. Benefits of a stay at home parent they are able to have full attention of their child and watch them develop.…

The purpose of this paper is to review the prevalence of older women in the prison system and how they are affected by Alzheimer disease while incarcerated, which hinder them to navigate the social support and reintegration into the community once they are released. Moreover, a case study will be presented describing the symptoms and how it affects an individual as well as investigate the theory that support this population with this disease. Furthermore, the dominant social discourse on…

significant amounts of time during the week. Often enough, this commitment takes time away from other actions such as social life or work and might, eventually, result in reduced employment opportunities: given the time they have to spend supplying care, caregivers often stay unemployed, or if they have a job, they might have to leave it in order to dedicate themselves to providing care. This, hence, usually generates a lack of income that then may lead onto other problems related to poor…

patient would deserve. However, much of the elderly residing in nursing homes are at particular risk for abuse and neglect. According to the Administration of Aging, elder abuse is a term referring to “any knowing, intentional, or negligent act by a caregiver or any other person that causes harm or a serious risk of harm to a vulnerable adult, including, but not limited to physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, neglect, exploitation,…

The relationship dance between caregivers that provide a warm and loving and a reciprocal exchange with young infants and toddlers, on a long-term basis, provides the foundation for cognitive and social and emotional development, as stated in the article, Young Children (Pope-Edwards, Raikes, 2002). The article written by Carolyn Pope Edwards and Helen Raikes referred to the continuity of care as “Extending the Dance”, referring to a partnership that is formed when a young infant or toddler…

Short and long term impact on Caregiver’s earnings People underestimate the time caregiving will consume. It is rarely a short-term job. Medical advances are keeping us alive longer. In the last 6 decades, the average age of death has risen about 10 years. By 2020 the average length of life will be 80 years. Increasing caregiving responsibilities may force employment changes, such as switching to part-time work, stop working, or retiring early. The employment change may be helpful in the short…

Swango-Wilson (2008), who seek to understand how caregivers’ perceptions of sexuality in those with intellectual disabilities affect their quality of life and their sexual education. Researchers in Anchorage, Alaska provided a descriptive study to 85 caregivers, using the Perception of Sexuality Scale (POS) to determine attitudes toward sexual behavior in those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This study found that most caregivers have significant differing perceptions of…