CARING FOR THE CAREGIVER - QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT.
Who is a caregiver? Answer - Family caregiver is a spouse, adult child, other
relative, partner or friend who has a personal relationship with, and provides a
broad range of unpaid assistance for an older adult with a chronic or disabling
condition.
Reason for an increase in the number of caregivers? Answer - Aging of baby
boomers
Average age of caregivers Answer - MIddle-aged (45-64)
More women or men caregivers? Answer - Women (70%)
Who is more likely to give the most care? Answer - More likely to be female,
spouse, or parent of disabled child, living with care recipient
Average amount of time a week caregivers care Answer - ~20 hrs
Health consequences for caregivers Answer - -Increased stress and fatigue
-Higher levels of depression
-Poor physical health: increased risk of heart disease, high blood pressure,
diabetes, suppressed immune system
-Neglect their own care - diet, exercise, sleep, postpone self-care
, -Increased risk of alcohol and substance abuse
Factors Associated with High Caregiver Stress Answer - -High physical strain
from caregiving
-Caring for person with memory or behavior issues (3 or more times/week)
-Financial hardship
-Report their own health as "fair or poor"
-Caring for person with supervision needs (concerned about wandering or
using appliances)
-Sleep disturbances (e.g., 3 or more times/week)
-High care demands (e.g., 21+ hours/week)
A systematic process of gathering information that describes the caregiver's
situation and identifies particular problems, needs, resources and strengths,
and results in goal setting. Answer - Family Caregiver Assessment
Goals of Family Caregiver Assessment Answer - Connecting caregivers with the
help they need (requires referral to a consultant)
Seven Domains of Assessment Answer - -Context/circumstances/environment
-Caregiver's Perception of Health & Functional Needs
-Caregiver Values/Preferences
-Caregiver Well-Being
-Consequences of Caregiving
-Skills/Abilities/Knowledge
-Potential Resources
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT.
Who is a caregiver? Answer - Family caregiver is a spouse, adult child, other
relative, partner or friend who has a personal relationship with, and provides a
broad range of unpaid assistance for an older adult with a chronic or disabling
condition.
Reason for an increase in the number of caregivers? Answer - Aging of baby
boomers
Average age of caregivers Answer - MIddle-aged (45-64)
More women or men caregivers? Answer - Women (70%)
Who is more likely to give the most care? Answer - More likely to be female,
spouse, or parent of disabled child, living with care recipient
Average amount of time a week caregivers care Answer - ~20 hrs
Health consequences for caregivers Answer - -Increased stress and fatigue
-Higher levels of depression
-Poor physical health: increased risk of heart disease, high blood pressure,
diabetes, suppressed immune system
-Neglect their own care - diet, exercise, sleep, postpone self-care
, -Increased risk of alcohol and substance abuse
Factors Associated with High Caregiver Stress Answer - -High physical strain
from caregiving
-Caring for person with memory or behavior issues (3 or more times/week)
-Financial hardship
-Report their own health as "fair or poor"
-Caring for person with supervision needs (concerned about wandering or
using appliances)
-Sleep disturbances (e.g., 3 or more times/week)
-High care demands (e.g., 21+ hours/week)
A systematic process of gathering information that describes the caregiver's
situation and identifies particular problems, needs, resources and strengths,
and results in goal setting. Answer - Family Caregiver Assessment
Goals of Family Caregiver Assessment Answer - Connecting caregivers with the
help they need (requires referral to a consultant)
Seven Domains of Assessment Answer - -Context/circumstances/environment
-Caregiver's Perception of Health & Functional Needs
-Caregiver Values/Preferences
-Caregiver Well-Being
-Consequences of Caregiving
-Skills/Abilities/Knowledge
-Potential Resources
