Health Sciences 2711A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Unlicensed Assistive Personnel, Local Health Integration Network, Family Caregivers

• School: Western University
• Department: Health Sciences
• Course: Health Sciences 2711A/B
• Professor: Marie Savundranayagam

Document Summary

Taking care of someone who is older (65+) Females primarily end up taking care of the older adult (spouse, daughter, or daughter in law) Caregivers ability to manage is related to how long the person can stay at home. Important to help caregivers to cope successfully. There is a lot of diversity among caregivers. Females are more likely to be caregivers. Collectivist taboo to move family member into a nursing home. Independence like to have separate homes and not live in multi-generational households. Care receiver older adult w/ the chronic condition (ex. Older adult w/ dementia vs. an older adult w/ cancer) Family members can be helpful but can also be a stressor and create tension in the caregiving experience. Home care, going to support groups, etc. Chart 1 people who provided help or care, by age and sex, 2012. Middle agers (45-64) provide the most care.