PSYC 304 3rd Edition Text Lecture 23Outline of Last Lecture I. Caregiver StressII. Warning Signs of High Stress for CaregiversIII. Key Coping Skills for CaregiversIV. Caregiving Considerations: Alzheimer’s DementiaOutline of Current LectureI. Nursing Home/Personal Care – Asking the Right QuestionsII. Transition to Institutional CareIII. Medical ModelIV. Competence-press Model of AdaptationCurrent LectureI. Nursing Home/Personal Care – Asking the Right Questionsa. Do family members share feelings and information?b. What is the person’s financial situation?c. What are the sources of income for the elderly loved one? (Social Security, private pension, annuities, stocks, interest, IRA’s, CD’s)d. Is their current medical coverage adequate?e. Has anyone consulted an eldercare attorney?f. Has the elderly person transferred any assets?g. How do you feel about having someone die in your home?h. How do you feel about caring for the personal needs that your loved one will need?II. Transition to Institutional Carea. Orientation/Adjustment to New Facilityb. Family and Dependency Concernsc. Concerns at Quality/Access to Medical Cared. Provision of Tender Loving CareThese 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.e. Access to Sufficient SpaceIII. Medical Modela. Alleviation of Human Sufferingb. Professional Responsibilityc. Expertised. Objectivitye. Illness as a Distinct Categoryf. View of Patient as Objectg. Search for Efficient and Rapid Therapiesh. Focus on BiologyIV. Competence-press Model of Adaptationa. Press – Stimulation, Expectations, Activity Level Adaptationb. Competence – Ability to Handle Stimulation, Cognitive Abilities, Physical Abilities
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