V.O. Chapter 10- Caregiver strain, elder abuse and Neglect (Exam 2) Questions and Answers

V.O. Chapter 10- Caregiver strain, elder abuse and Neglect (Exam 2) Questions and Answers Families and Caregivers - Ans ️️ -Family caregivers provide > 20 hours per week -More than 80% of care is provided by family -Caregivers experience stress & depression (related to lack of preparedness for role, caring for someone with dementia, poor quality relationships between caregiver and care recipient) -Even with residents in care facilities, families provide 4-9 hours a week of care -Closer it comes to death, more time is spent Caregivers Stress: What can be done to decrease the stress of Caregiving? - Ans ️️ -accept help -ask family and friends to come to your aid to help (like picking up groceries, spending time with your loved one) -respite care -get connected, join a care giving support group to get advice from others -dont let go of your existing social networks -keep that support group of friends close to prevent isolation and anxiety, another way to get out of the house for a break by being with friends -seek counseling if its too much on the person -don't over indulge on sweets or alcohol due to stress -eat healthy and nutritious meals -get enough sleep and exercise Family, Caregivers Strain - Ans ️️ Caregiver Strain Index (CSI) Consult Geri CAREGIVER STRESS TEST: Alzheimer's Association®. Do you regularly: Feel like you have to do it all yourself, and that you should be doing more? o Yes o No Withdraw from family, friends and activities that you used to enjoy? o Yes o No Worry about the safety of the person you care for? o Yes o No Feel anxious about money and health care decisions? o Yes o No Deny the impact of the disease and its effects on your family? o Yes o No Feel grief or sadness that your relationship wit