Unit 48 Caregiving Case Study
Concept 48 Caregiving
Sharon L. Lewis
Lyda C. Arévalo-Flechas
Denise Miner-Williams
There are only four kinds of people in the world—those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers, and those who will need caregivers.
Rosalyn Carter
An estimated 65.7 million Americans provide unpaid care for an adult or child with functional and/or cognitive limitations. These dedicated caregivers provide between 80% and 90% of the long-term care provided at home. About 66% of caregivers are women and 34% are men.1 Many caregivers of older people are also older adults. Of those caring for someone older than age 65, the average age of the caregiver is 63 years; one third of those receiving care are in fair to …show more content…
Depression
Begins to break the spirit and affects the ability to cope
I don 't care anymore.
6. Exhaustion
Makes it nearly impossible to complete necessary daily tasks
I 'm too tired to do anything.
7. Irritability
Leads to moodiness and triggers negative responses and reactions
Leave me alone!!
8. Sleeplessness
Caused by a never-ending list of concerns
What if she wanders out of the house, falls, and hurts herself?
9. Lack of concentration
Makes it difficult to perform familiar tasks
I was so busy, I forgot we had an appointment.
10. Health problems
Begin to take their toll both mentally and physically
I can 't remember the last time that I felt good.
Adapted from the Alzheimer 's Association. Available at www.alz.org/national/documents/brochure_caregiverstress.pdf.
BOX 48-2 ASSESSMENT OF FAMILY CAREGIVERS
Assess family caregivers using the following questions:
1. What is your level of stress?
2. What are you doing to cope and how well are you coping? (Giddens 482-488)
Giddens, Jean. Concepts for Nursing Practice. Mosby, 2013. VitalBook file.
The citation provided is a guideline. Please check each citation for accuracy before
Sharon L. Lewis
Lyda C. Arévalo-Flechas
Denise Miner-Williams
There are only four kinds of people in the world—those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers, and those who will need caregivers.
Rosalyn Carter
An estimated 65.7 million Americans provide unpaid care for an adult or child with functional and/or cognitive limitations. These dedicated caregivers provide between 80% and 90% of the long-term care provided at home. About 66% of caregivers are women and 34% are men.1 Many caregivers of older people are also older adults. Of those caring for someone older than age 65, the average age of the caregiver is 63 years; one third of those receiving care are in fair to …show more content…
Depression
Begins to break the spirit and affects the ability to cope
I don 't care anymore.
6. Exhaustion
Makes it nearly impossible to complete necessary daily tasks
I 'm too tired to do anything.
7. Irritability
Leads to moodiness and triggers negative responses and reactions
Leave me alone!!
8. Sleeplessness
Caused by a never-ending list of concerns
What if she wanders out of the house, falls, and hurts herself?
9. Lack of concentration
Makes it difficult to perform familiar tasks
I was so busy, I forgot we had an appointment.
10. Health problems
Begin to take their toll both mentally and physically
I can 't remember the last time that I felt good.
Adapted from the Alzheimer 's Association. Available at www.alz.org/national/documents/brochure_caregiverstress.pdf.
BOX 48-2 ASSESSMENT OF FAMILY CAREGIVERS
Assess family caregivers using the following questions:
1. What is your level of stress?
2. What are you doing to cope and how well are you coping? (Giddens 482-488)
Giddens, Jean. Concepts for Nursing Practice. Mosby, 2013. VitalBook file.
The citation provided is a guideline. Please check each citation for accuracy before