Caregivers (Actual) Exam Latest Updated Graded A+

what are the 3 primary reasons caregivers provide care - ANSWER-1. wanting to keep their loved ones at home 2. living close to the loved one 3. feeling obligated as spouse or partner Families as caregivers - ANSWER-positive feelings about caregiving and a sense of commitment and usefulness What are risk associated with caregiving - ANSWER-occupational imbalance, decreased wellbeing due to stress, depression, cardiovascular problem, lower immunity, higher rates of chronic conditions, decreased social supports/contacts, shorter care recipients and caregiver survival rate What are more risks associated with caregiving - ANSWER-it is more difficult to care for someone who has dementia than a physical disability, burden, depression, stress, anxiety, economic burden What is caregiver burden - ANSWER-those providing care become stressed; threatens the physical, psychological, emotional, and functional health of a caregiver; frequently suffer from depression, have poor coping strategies, and report a poor quality mortality rate of caregiver - ANSWER-63% Informal caregiving and OT - ANSWER-particularly important due to caregiving becoming a new occupation that families must learn to manage Therapeutic relationship - ANSWER-an interaction between two or more persons to promote the prevention, cure, or management of disease, ill health, and dysfunction Predictors of caregiver burden - contextual variables - ANSWER-socio-demographics of care recipient, socio-demographics of caregiver, caregiving related factors Predictors of caregiver burden - primary stressors - ANSWER-patient symptoms and disease progression Predictors of caregiver burden - secondary stressors - ANSWER-family conflicts, difficulties and work, difficulties with finances Predictors of caregiver burdon - caregiver symptoms - ANSWER-Anxiety, burden, isolation, physical health