CAREGIVING QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
define caregiving - Answers - Caregiving is made up of actions one does on the behalf
of another individual who is unable to do those actions for himself/herself. (PowerPoint)
providing unpaid support and assistance to family members or acquaintances who have
physical, psychological, or developmental needs. (Giddens)
Types of caregivers - Answers - Spousal
Adult-children
Grandparent
Parental
Spousal Caregiving - Answers - commonly caring for their spouse with significant
physical and/or cognitive disorders yet have their own significant health issues.
Typically, spousal caregivers are older, have lower educational levels and income, and
are less employed than nonspousal caregivers.
Adult Children Caregivers - Answers - caregivers for their elderly parents. The
increase in this phenomenon is due, in part, to medical and technological advances that
have extended life expectancy.
Grandparent Caregivers - Answers - grandparents are raising their grandchildren and
providing care in a variety of ways.
parental caregivers - Answers - care of a child because of a medical, behavioral, or
other disability.1 A primary role of parents is the provision of care for their children.
However, parents become "caregivers" for their children when the children are at an
age at which they would normally be expected to care for themselves.
What is the nurses role in caring for the caregiver? - Answers - To be supportive and
assist with finding resources
Linking the caregiver with resources is one of the most important nursing roles in caring
for the caregiver.
How do we care for the caregiver? - Answers - Physically, emotionally, socially
cognitively, and spiritually.
How do we care for the caregiver physically? - Answers - Nurses should reinforce the
importance of eating a healthy diet at regular times, exercising to help relieve stress,
and obtaining adequate sleep as essential. Lack of activity has been identified as one of
the factors affecting caregivers' mood and propensity to depression.
define caregiving - Answers - Caregiving is made up of actions one does on the behalf
of another individual who is unable to do those actions for himself/herself. (PowerPoint)
providing unpaid support and assistance to family members or acquaintances who have
physical, psychological, or developmental needs. (Giddens)
Types of caregivers - Answers - Spousal
Adult-children
Grandparent
Parental
Spousal Caregiving - Answers - commonly caring for their spouse with significant
physical and/or cognitive disorders yet have their own significant health issues.
Typically, spousal caregivers are older, have lower educational levels and income, and
are less employed than nonspousal caregivers.
Adult Children Caregivers - Answers - caregivers for their elderly parents. The
increase in this phenomenon is due, in part, to medical and technological advances that
have extended life expectancy.
Grandparent Caregivers - Answers - grandparents are raising their grandchildren and
providing care in a variety of ways.
parental caregivers - Answers - care of a child because of a medical, behavioral, or
other disability.1 A primary role of parents is the provision of care for their children.
However, parents become "caregivers" for their children when the children are at an
age at which they would normally be expected to care for themselves.
What is the nurses role in caring for the caregiver? - Answers - To be supportive and
assist with finding resources
Linking the caregiver with resources is one of the most important nursing roles in caring
for the caregiver.
How do we care for the caregiver? - Answers - Physically, emotionally, socially
cognitively, and spiritually.
How do we care for the caregiver physically? - Answers - Nurses should reinforce the
importance of eating a healthy diet at regular times, exercising to help relieve stress,
and obtaining adequate sleep as essential. Lack of activity has been identified as one of
the factors affecting caregivers' mood and propensity to depression.
