PSYC 304 1st Edition Lecture 21Outline of Last Lecture I. Factors That Influence Adjustment to RetireII. Social Adjustment to RetirementIII. Relationship to SpouseIV. Factors Related to Positive AdjustmentOutline of Current LectureI. Caregiving IssuesII. Coping & Family CaregivingIII. Needs of Care RecipientsIV. Caregiver BurdenV. Caregiver StressCurrent LectureI. Caregiving Issuesa. Hidden Victims = Family Caretakersi. Half suffer from depressionii. Need supportb. Who are the Caregivers? What are the Roles of Each?i. Spouses – largest groupii. Daughters – second largest groupiii. Grandchildren – may become major helpersThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.iv. Daughters-in-law – third largest groupv. Sons – Often focus on the financial, legal and business aspects of caregivingvi. Brothers and Sisters – Older with their own health problemsvii. Other – Friends, Neighbors, Members of the Faith CommunityII. Coping & Family Caregivinga. Filial Responsibilityi. Financial obligationsii. Preservation of Personal Autonomy, Rights & Dignity of the Older Individualiii. Guilt & Resentment – other family membersiv. “Sandwich Generation”v. Adult Children feel strong obligation to provide but are often unable tovi. Degree of stress for caretaker related to amount of role conflictIII. Needs of Care Recipientsa. Companionshipb. Medication Supervisionc. Running Errands such as Groceriesd. Transportation to an Appointmente. Bathing f. Dressingg. Walkingh. Use of Toileti. Coping Styles:i. Confrontationalii. Denialiii. Avoidantj. Greater health problems of the patient = greater hostility, resentment and guilt in the caretakerk. Greater perceived burden of guilt = more likely to institutionalizeIV. Caregiver Burdena. Objective Caregiver Burdeni. Disruption in Routine/Lifestyleii. Change in Finances, Family Life, Travelb. Subjective Caregiver Burdeni. Emotional Reactions (e.g., embarrassment, shame, guilt, emotional overload, resentment, exclusion)V. Caregiver Stressa. Care Receiver’s Behavior and Attitudeb. Physical and emotional components of self carec. Adjusting to work and caregivingd. Care receiver’s financial problemse. Adjustments of caregiving within the
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