Health Sciences 2711A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Canada Health Act, Respite Care, Family Caregivers
6 Apr 2016
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Caregiving: public health issue: 2012, 8 million canadians were family caregivers. 12% (966,455) of older canadians provided informal care to another older adult in 2012 (statistics canada, 2013) 8% spouse/partner: caregivers" ability to cope is linked with care receiver"s survival and time until relocating to nursing home, caregivers who are more strained greater likelihood of mortality. Caregiving context care receiver, other family members, support service. Role/identity changes along the caregiving career challenges to spousal role development of caregiving role. Multidimensional aspects of caregiver burden: health costs. Physical costs of caring: caregiver"s health (neglect self care) & care recipients health. A group residential setting that provides individuals with medical and/or psychiatric care. Medial institutions that provide room, meals, skilled care, medical services, and protective supervision. Not covered by the canada health act. Not a fully insured health service in any province or territory. Each jurisdiction is responsible for providing long-term care.
