CARING FOR THE CAREGIVER -
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT.
Who is a caregiver? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-Aging of
baby boomers
Average age of caregivers - ANSWERS-MIddle-aged (45-64)
More women or men caregivers? - ANSWERS-Women (70%)
Who is more likely to give the most care? - ANSWERS-More likely to be
female, spouse, or parent of disabled child, living with care recipient
Average amount of time a week caregivers care - ANSWERS-~20 hrs
Health consequences for caregivers - ANSWERS--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 - ANSWERS--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. - ANSWERS-Family Caregiver Assessment
Goals of Family Caregiver Assessment - ANSWERS-Connecting caregivers
with the help they need (requires referral to a consultant)
Seven Domains of Assessment -
ANSWERS--Context/circumstances/environment
-Caregiver's Perception of Health & Functional Needs
-Caregiver Values/Preferences
-Caregiver Well-Being
-Consequences of Caregiving
-Skills/Abilities/Knowledge
-Potential Resources
Context/circumstances/environment aspect assesses... - ANSWERS--
relationship to CR (Care Receiver)
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT.
Who is a caregiver? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-Aging of
baby boomers
Average age of caregivers - ANSWERS-MIddle-aged (45-64)
More women or men caregivers? - ANSWERS-Women (70%)
Who is more likely to give the most care? - ANSWERS-More likely to be
female, spouse, or parent of disabled child, living with care recipient
Average amount of time a week caregivers care - ANSWERS-~20 hrs
Health consequences for caregivers - ANSWERS--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 - ANSWERS--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. - ANSWERS-Family Caregiver Assessment
Goals of Family Caregiver Assessment - ANSWERS-Connecting caregivers
with the help they need (requires referral to a consultant)
Seven Domains of Assessment -
ANSWERS--Context/circumstances/environment
-Caregiver's Perception of Health & Functional Needs
-Caregiver Values/Preferences
-Caregiver Well-Being
-Consequences of Caregiving
-Skills/Abilities/Knowledge
-Potential Resources
Context/circumstances/environment aspect assesses... - ANSWERS--
relationship to CR (Care Receiver)
