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1/4 of the United States population iscaring for an older relative

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Caregiver

is a person who is concernedabout, or provides physical,

emotional, or financial assistance to

an older person

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11%

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54%

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30%

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18-24 yrs

25-34 yrs

35-64 yrs

65+

Refused

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44%56% Male

Female

� Spouse� Daughter - Son

� Other Family Member

� Friend

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Nursing Care

Caregivers Providing

Nursing Care

41%

59%

Male

Female

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Physical CareCa e i e i i

hy ical Ca e (ADL )

61

39 Male

e ale

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ADULT CHILDREN

� spend more time in care for their parents

than they did for their children.

- HR Magazine

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Caregivers have more. . .

�Stress related illnesses

�Utilize more health care

services

�Neglect their own care

�Deplete their emotional

reserve

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54% of Caregivers are Between 35-64 YearsOld--Their Prime Wage Earning Years

11%

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10%

20%

30%

40%

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18-24 yrs 25-34 yrs 35-64 yrs 65+ Refused

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Roles

�Support Person

�Confidant

�Coordinator

�Personal Care Assistance

�Home Maintenance Person

�Financial Planner/Manager

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Roles

�Social Director

�Advisor

�Counselor

�Decision Maker

�Investigator

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Responsibilities

�Counsel and Assist in Making the Right Decision

�

Investigating Services/P

rograms�Listen

�Gather Information

�Plan, Arrange, Coordinate, or Do Social Activities

�Available Per Day-Per Week- Around The Clock

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Feelings�Blessed

�Loving

�

Dutiful�Closeness

�Generous

�Joy

�Pride

�Staying Involved

�Paying Back What I Was

Given

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Feelings

�Anger

�Sad

�Tired

�Ignorant

�Overwhelmed

�Alone

�Guilty

�Fearful

�Helpless

�Confused

�Trapped

�Embarrassed

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� Angry, Dutiful, Alone

� Overwhelmed, Helpless, Ignorant

� Loving, Sad, Close� Generous, Angry, Tired, Dutiful

� Guilty, Fearful

� Overwhelmed, Angry, Alone

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CARE FOR CAREGIVERSNormal Change with Aging Older Persons Response Caregivers Positive Response

Hearing: Decline in ability to

hear, particularly high tones

Positive: Use more therapeutic

communication (touch, facial,direct eye contact),

acceptance/admission of

problem, use of hearing aids

Negative: Isolation,

confusion, embarrassment of aid, denial, thinking others

will talk

Opportunity to use

more touching andface-to-face

interaction, enhance

communication skills,

assist older person in

getting hearing

test/hearing aid

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CARE FOR CAREGIVERS

Normal Changes with Aging Older Persons Response Caregivers Positive Response

Sight : Decline in ability to

see at night, read small

print/glossy print

materials, busy printing,

etc.

Positive: Change to bright

colors, increase value of other

sense

Negative: Inability to read, fear

of night driving, denial

Opportunity to help

older person

redecorate in order to

maximize vision (bright

glare, cut glare, read to

person, accompany

person to get eye

testing)

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CARE FOR CARGIVERSNormal Changes with Aging Older Persons Response Caregivers Positive Response

Ambul ation: Decreased

ability to walk for distances,climb stairs, or walk quickly.

Positive: Exercise,

strengthening, explorenew hobbies, use aids

Negative: Isolation, lack of

socialization, loss of

favorite passtimes,

dependency, distorted self

image

Assist with

ambulation/exercise,increase visiting and

telephoning, assist with

household chore

Encourage friendships-

arrange for outings

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CARE FOR CARGIVERS


Loss of l oved ones: Through

decreased mobility,

geographic move, or death

Positive: Opportunities to

explore new relationships-

place greater value on

existing ones

Negative: Grief (normal),

loneliness and boredom

Encourage new

involvement, patience with

grief, provide means and

opportunities for

socialization- listen

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CARE FOR CARGIVERS


Retirement : Separation from

normal employment (loss)

Positive: Chance to travel,

explore new hobbies,

relationships or business

opportunities, relief, pride

in accomplishments

Negative: Decreased self-

esteem, boredom, feeling of

uselessness, often

decreased income, lack of

purpose

Encourage involvement,

assist with activities,

listen, support, and

support new ventures

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CARE FOR CARGIVERS


Physical Signs of Aging:

Grey hair, wrinkles, hair loss

Positive: Acceptance and

appreciation of aging

Negative: Loss of youth,

fear, decreased self

image, loss of sexuality

Express recognition of

inner beauty

Reinforce positive aspect

Encourage activity

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CARE FOR CARGIVERSNormal Changes with Aging Older Persons Response Caregivers Positive Response

Memory : Difficulty

remembering new

information

Positive: Retention of

great events, more

precision when more

time taken with new

information

Negative: Fear of

senility, depression

Suggest use of memory

aids, offer reassurance-

forgetfulness is normal

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