CARING FOR THE CAREGIVER EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

CARING FOR THE CAREGIVER EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Caregiver's Perception of Health & Functional Needs aspect assesses.... - Answer--
ADLs
-IADLs
-cognitive & behavior needs

Caregiver Values/Preferences aspect assesses... - Answer-Willingness to assume care,
cultural norms, service preferences

Caregiver Well-Being aspect assesses... - Answer--self-rated health
-health conditions
-distress or depression
-quality of life

Consequences of Caregiving aspect assesses... - Answer--perceived challenges
-social isolation
-emotional/physical health
-satisfaction with role
-new skills
-improved family relationships

Skills/Abilities/Knowledge aspect assesses... - Answer--confidence and competencies
-understanding CR's condition
-care tasks

Potential Resources aspect assesses... - Answer--formal/informal support network
-strengths
-coping strategies
-community resources

Services that provide relief to family caregivers of functionally impaired persons on a
short-term basis. - Answer-Respite Care

Benefits of Respite care: - Answer--Decreases caregiver stress/burden
-Strengthens the family unit
-Protects health of caregiver/older adult

-Individualized or group advice for caregivers who provide direct and ongoing services
to older adults on EW.
-Includes caregiver training and education, coaching and counselling, and support
groups. - Answer-Caregiver Training/ Education