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CRITICAL REFLECTION.
Student Name
Course
Professor Name
Institutional Affiliation
City (State)
Date
, 2
This reflection is based on a carer assessment I conducted with Alice, a 73-year-old
widow and her son Paul, who has cerebral palsy. My carer's assessment work showed me the
intense challenges that stem from family caregiving. I learned significant knowledge about
family care relationships during long-term care through this case by observing real-life theory
implementation when supporting caregivers.
The evaluation revealed Alice's difficult circumstances because she provides care for her
son and manages her osteoarthritis along with breast cancer. She continues her complete
commitment to Paul's care although the carer's premium she gets is worth only £26 per week.
Our evaluation found that her substantial caregiving duties role caused serious deterioration of
her health condition which made her eligible to receive Local Authority respite services for
caregiver protection against exhaustion. A detailed examination follows my evaluation strategy
along with treatment approaches used and the practical experience insights which will benefit
future practice.
Attachment Theory
John Bowlby developed, the Attachment Theory to explain how vital emotional bonds
function, especially between caregivers and care clients (Bowlby, 1988). The emotional tie Alice
held toward her disabled son Paul stood as a primary element of her caregiving activities. Alice
maintains a secure attachment through her consistent care for Paul even though she needs to fight
three severe medical conditions: osteoarthritis with breast cancer and chronic anxiety and
depression. Her intense emotional bond stimulates her capacity to keep going as she puts her
health at risk.
CRITICAL REFLECTION.
Student Name
Course
Professor Name
Institutional Affiliation
City (State)
Date
, 2
This reflection is based on a carer assessment I conducted with Alice, a 73-year-old
widow and her son Paul, who has cerebral palsy. My carer's assessment work showed me the
intense challenges that stem from family caregiving. I learned significant knowledge about
family care relationships during long-term care through this case by observing real-life theory
implementation when supporting caregivers.
The evaluation revealed Alice's difficult circumstances because she provides care for her
son and manages her osteoarthritis along with breast cancer. She continues her complete
commitment to Paul's care although the carer's premium she gets is worth only £26 per week.
Our evaluation found that her substantial caregiving duties role caused serious deterioration of
her health condition which made her eligible to receive Local Authority respite services for
caregiver protection against exhaustion. A detailed examination follows my evaluation strategy
along with treatment approaches used and the practical experience insights which will benefit
future practice.
Attachment Theory
John Bowlby developed, the Attachment Theory to explain how vital emotional bonds
function, especially between caregivers and care clients (Bowlby, 1988). The emotional tie Alice
held toward her disabled son Paul stood as a primary element of her caregiving activities. Alice
maintains a secure attachment through her consistent care for Paul even though she needs to fight
three severe medical conditions: osteoarthritis with breast cancer and chronic anxiety and
depression. Her intense emotional bond stimulates her capacity to keep going as she puts her
health at risk.
