HLTC22H3 Chapter 11: Chapter 11 notes
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Thoits major function of socials upport is to provide info and advice in terms of stress. cantor and little say that there are 3 levels of social support: informal, formal, and quasi-formal. Innermost circle members (close family members & friends) provde comfort and safety. as person ages, these ppl continue to provide them support. Informal support members = primary caregivers to older adult who needs assistance. older adults who live alone and in deteriorated neighbourhoods have no hope for support www. notesolution. com. cantor said that neighbours and friends are important in providing socialization and. members of professional organizations adult day health care centers, health clinics, respite facilities, home health care agencies, skilled nursing homes, social services agencies, & assisted-living facilities, Members for really frail elderly individuals the use of formal and informal care is needed so formal system is for instrumental and hands on care, and informal is there for emotional support, socializing.
