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Long-distance Caregivers and Stress

Author : Karen N. Kolb
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 108 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (559 download)

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Download or read book Long-distance Caregivers and Stress written by Karen N. Kolb and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grounded in the life course perspective, this study examined stress among long-distance caregivers, asking whether stress levels vary by family relation to the care recipient or by geographic distance. A growing older adult population forecasts a corresponding need for caregivers. Although family members are the primary source of care for older adults, our population has seen high rates of mobility among both adult parents and their children, increasing the geographic distance between them. Given that the number of children per family has decreased, geographically distant children may be the only available family members to help frail, aging parents. Older adults without children available may have to rely on other family members, some of whom also live at a distance, in times of need. Caregivers who live at greater distances may have more difficulties providing care to their loved ones than those who live closer, and they may face greater stress than caregivers who live nearby. Further, because the child-parent relationship reflects the strongest kin obligation, child caregivers may have a higher likelihood of caregiver stress than nonchild caregivers. Research questions were addressed using data from a nationally representative survey of long-distance caregivers conducted in the Fall of 1996 by the National Council on Aging (NCOA) in collaboration with Matthew Greenwald and Associates of Washington, DC. Child caregivers (n=98), those whose care recipients are parents or step parents, were compared to nonchild caregivers (n=74), those whose care recipients are caring for grandparents, siblings, other relatives, or friends. Caregivers in both groups provided comparable care, such as helping with decision making, advice and information, making needed arrangements, and providing emotional support. Hierarchical multiple regression was used to assess the amount of variance explained by relation type and geographic distance after controlling for caregiver income, caregiving intensity, gender, care duration, and care recipient health. Bivariate relations suggested that caregivers with higher income give significantly less intense care, and that the passage of time may lessen stress for caregivers. Results of the multivariate analysis showed that relation to care recipient was a significant predictor of caregiver stress, with adult children showing higher levels of stress. Caregiver stress, however, was not greater for caregivers who lived farther away from care receivers. Using nationally representative data, the study documented the stress of long-distance caregivers, particularly adult children, thus suggesting the need for additional research and possibly programs to alleviate that stress.

Families Caring for an Aging America

Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309448093
Total Pages : 367 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (94 download)

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Download or read book Families Caring for an Aging America written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2016-11-08 with total page 367 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Family caregiving affects millions of Americans every day, in all walks of life. At least 17.7 million individuals in the United States are caregivers of an older adult with a health or functional limitation. The nation's family caregivers provide the lion's share of long-term care for our older adult population. They are also central to older adults' access to and receipt of health care and community-based social services. Yet the need to recognize and support caregivers is among the least appreciated challenges facing the aging U.S. population. Families Caring for an Aging America examines the prevalence and nature of family caregiving of older adults and the available evidence on the effectiveness of programs, supports, and other interventions designed to support family caregivers. This report also assesses and recommends policies to address the needs of family caregivers and to minimize the barriers that they encounter in trying to meet the needs of older adults.

Exploring the Impact of Psychological Detachment on Stress and Anxiety in Distance Caregivers of Cancer Patients

Author : Christine Marie Musacchio
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (13 download)

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Book Synopsis Exploring the Impact of Psychological Detachment on Stress and Anxiety in Distance Caregivers of Cancer Patients by : Christine Marie Musacchio

Download or read book Exploring the Impact of Psychological Detachment on Stress and Anxiety in Distance Caregivers of Cancer Patients written by Christine Marie Musacchio and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Being a distance caregiver (DCG) for a patient with cancer creates unique and challenging stressors that put them at risk for adverse psychological outcomes. A DCG is an informal care provider who lives one or more hours of travel time away from the patient. This study examined the relationships between DCG stressors, psychological detachment, and anxiety, and explored the possible mediating effect of psychological detachment on the relationship between DCG stressors and anxiety. DCG tasks can be described as work and psychological detachment, a concept studied among workers, has been shown to ameliorate the negative effect of stressors. Among DCGs, psychological detachment was defined as refraining from caregiving thoughts and tasks. Given that DCGs and workers experience similar stressors and outcomes, studying psychological detachment in DCGs provides information to better understand their unique experience. The Stressor-Detachment model provided a framework for understanding the role of psychological detachment in the relationship between DCG stressors and anxiety. This study was a cross sectional, descriptive research design and a secondary analysis of data collected for a RCT study Closer: A Videoconference Intervention for Distance Caregivers. Adult DCGs of cancer patients (n=86) completed the Recovery Experience Questionnaire psychological detachment subscale (adapted for DCGs) and the PROMIS® anxiety short form. Patient data were included as proxy measures for the variable 'stressors of being a DCG'. The results of this research study were: 1) DCGs reported low psychological detachment scores which indicated they had difficulty refraining from thoughts and tasks of caregiving, 2) a positive association was found between patient depression (a DCG stressor) and DCG anxiety, r (67) = .324, p = .007, 95% CI [.150, .484], and 3) DCG psychological detachment did not serve as a mediator between DCG stressors and anxiety symptoms. This study contributes to nursing science by exploring psychological detachment in DCGs which adds to the body of knowledge pertaining to the complex nature of distance caregiving. Additionally, it contributes to the occupational health psychology literature by exploring psychological detachment in a novel population. Potential future nursing interventions may be developed by studying this new concept in the unique population of DCGs.

Challenges in Older Women’s Health

Author : Heidi W. Brown
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030590585
Total Pages : 207 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (35 download)

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Download or read book Challenges in Older Women’s Health written by Heidi W. Brown and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-06-08 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The number of Americans 65 years of age or older is projected to more than double to over 98 million by 2060, making them 24% of the overall population. Women constitute more than 50% of this group. Most clinicians who provide primary care for older women receive minimal training about their unique health issues and needs during residency however, and few resources exist to guide them regarding these issues in practice. This book provides user-friendly, evidence-based guidance to manage common challenges in healthcare for women during menopause and beyond, filling a huge and growing unmet need for primary care clinicians. Edited by a multidisciplinary team with content expert authors from family medicine, oncology, urogynecology, obstetrics and gynecology, psychology, and more, this text provides clinically relevant information about important conditions impacting the health of older women, including suggested guidelines for management and helpful resources for patient counselling and care. The first half of the book covers general topics such as menopause, bone health, depression and grief, cancer survivorship, and obesity. The second half focuses on issues below the belt that are difficult to talk about, such as incontinence, vulvar pathology, and sexual health after menopause. While there is copious literature about the menopausal transition, few resources for clinicians exist about caring for women beyond the 6th decade. Challenges in Older Women’s Health: A primer for clinicians provides focused, evidence-based information about high-yield topics for a too often neglected group of patients.

The Role of Human Factors in Home Health Care

Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309156297
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book The Role of Human Factors in Home Health Care written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2010-11-14 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The rapid growth of home health care has raised many unsolved issues and will have consequences that are far too broad for any one group to analyze in their entirety. Yet a major influence on the safety, quality, and effectiveness of home health care will be the set of issues encompassed by the field of human factors research-the discipline of applying what is known about human capabilities and limitations to the design of products, processes, systems, and work environments. To address these challenges, the National Research Council began a multidisciplinary study to examine a diverse range of behavioral and human factors issues resulting from the increasing migration of medical devices, technologies, and care practices into the home. Its goal is to lay the groundwork for a thorough integration of human factors research with the design and implementation of home health care devices, technologies, and practices. On October 1 and 2, 2009, a group of human factors and other experts met to consider a diverse range of behavioral and human factors issues associated with the increasing migration of medical devices, technologies, and care practices into the home. This book is a summary of that workshop, representing the culmination of the first phase of the study.

Stress Reduction for Caregivers

Author : Jody Olshevski
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317771850
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (177 download)

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Download or read book Stress Reduction for Caregivers written by Jody Olshevski and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-11-12 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the older populations grow, an increasing number of people are faced with the challenges of caring for frail, older family members. Since the causes of frailty, and especially the causes of cognitive impairment, in late life can last for several years, caregiving can often be experienced as a chronic stressor. Caregiving is often associated with higher rates of depression and anxiety, and with lowered subjective health in the care provider. With this in mind, Stress Reduction for Caregivers addresses the issue of how to help caregivers manage and reduce their stress level. The book is unique in that it bridges the gap between research and practice. It includes a discussion of the stress and coping theories of caregiving developed by researchers in recent years. It also lays out a simple, practical training approach that utilizes four stress reduction techniques to assist professionals in adapting the theories to their practice: Stress Level Monitoring; Relaxation Training; Scheduling Relaxing Events and Cognitive Restructuring. Each technique is accompanied by case studies that demonstrate both the effectiveness and the challenges of applying the overall approach. With its strong base in research and its practical concern for the management and reduction of caregiver stress, this book is a must for professionals who desire to stay abreast of the latest techniques. It will also be of great benefit to advanced students examining the issues of caregiving.

When Family Calls

Author : Caroline H. Sheppard
Publisher : Hugo House Publishers, Ltd.
ISBN 13 : 1936449765
Total Pages : 262 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (364 download)

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Download or read book When Family Calls written by Caroline H. Sheppard and published by Hugo House Publishers, Ltd.. This book was released on 2017-09-22 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No one is ever fully prepared to help a family member through a difficult illness, aging issues, as well as preparing them for death. This book is a narrative of what she encountered, the emotions she felt, and how she dealt with the myriad of issues surrounding her mother, father, aunt, uncle, and brother's eventual deaths.

The Conscious Caregiver

Author : Linda Abbit
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 144059774X
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (45 download)

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Download or read book The Conscious Caregiver written by Linda Abbit and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-09-05 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Linda Abbit, founder of Tender Loving Eldercare and a veteran of the caregiving industry, shares her advice on taking care of an older parent or loved one and how to handle everything that goes along with this dramatic life change. Being a caregiver can be a difficult role. It requires patience, tenderness, selflessness, and hard work. Providing care for someone, whether it’s a parent, a loved one, or as a professional requires a high level of self-love and self-care. But while it may be a rewarding experience to care for a loved one, the emotional and physical stress of caregiving can lead to burnout and exhaustion—causing caregivers to put themselves and their own well-being in the background. How can you fulfill your role as a caregiver without losing yourself? Conscious Caregiver teaches you how to navigate caring for your loved one, whether it’s full-time in-house caregiving or hiring support from outside services. With information on how to talk to your loved ones about the situation, handle the emotional stress, stay financially secure, and take the time to care for yourself, this guide can help you care for your loved one and yourself at the same time.

Later-Life Social Support and Service Provision in Diverse and Vulnerable Populations

Author : Janet M. Wilmoth
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1351839446
Total Pages : 235 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (518 download)

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Download or read book Later-Life Social Support and Service Provision in Diverse and Vulnerable Populations written by Janet M. Wilmoth and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-06-26 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Later-Life Social Support and Service Provision in Diverse and Vulnerable Populations offers current, multidisciplinary perspectives on social support and service provision to older Americans. The chapters trace how our understanding of social support among older adults has developed over the past 40 years and explore current gerontological research in the area. They consider how informal care arrangements articulate with formal long-term care policies and programs to provide support to the diverse population of older Americans. They also emphasize heterogeneity in the composition of support networks, particularly in relation to gender, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, and immigrant status. Collectively, the chapters provide insight into the complexity of older adult’s social support networks that can be used to improve the services provided to caregivers and care recipients as well as the policies that promote high-quality support to people of all ages who are in need of assistance.

Caring for Yourself While Caring for Your Aging Parents

Author : Claire Berman
Publisher : Macmillan + ORM
ISBN 13 : 1250117380
Total Pages : 285 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (51 download)

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Download or read book Caring for Yourself While Caring for Your Aging Parents written by Claire Berman and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2016-03-29 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A thoroughly revised edition of the authoritative guide to caring for aging parents For women and men who are involved in caring for aging parents, and for those who see caregiving in their future, this empathetic and practical book offers complete coverage of all the practical issues you are likely to confront—while addressing the emotional stress and particular needs of caregivers. Claire Berman, drawing on her own experiences, the experiences of many other adult children, and interviews with specialists in the geriatric field, discusses the wide range of emotions that can accompany caregiving. This completely updated edition includes: • new discussions of the Internet as a tool for seniors • new sources of prescription drugs • information about emergency response systems • recommended exercises and exercise videos and adaptive clothing • an extensively revised resources section In a wise and compassionate voice, Caring for Yourself While Caring for Your Aging Parents teaches you everything you need to know to help your parents through the stressful and humbling challenges of aging. "A compassionate book that offers support for the caregiver, plus solid advice on how to fulfill your parents' needs without turning into a martyr." —Horizons

Caregiver Burden and Mental Health Outcomes. Intervention Possibilities and General Overview

Author : Clement Bill
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
ISBN 13 : 3346470857
Total Pages : 24 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (464 download)

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Download or read book Caregiver Burden and Mental Health Outcomes. Intervention Possibilities and General Overview written by Clement Bill and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2021-08-24 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scientific Essay from the year 2021 in the subject Health - Mental Health, grade: 99.1, , language: English, abstract: Caregiver burden is regularly used in nursing literature. However, it has not been yet clearly defined because there are various opinions regarding the concept. This document provides clarity surrounding the concept of caregiver burden and outcomes associated with it. Caregiver burnout can harm the health of the caregiver and has been linked to increased stress, depression, and decline in physical health. Caregiver burnout is correlated with the profession of nursing and common in caregivers caring for chronically ill family members. Knowing and identifying the signs and symptoms associated with caregiver burden can decrease adverse events for both the caregiver and the patient. Caregiver burnout can have physical and psychological effects on the caregiver. Appropriate interventions are needed to alleviate the stress and promote a better quality of life for themselves and their patient. The author did his research from the following databases; CINAHL, MEDLINE, Health Source Nursing, COCHRANE, and Academic Search Complete (ASC) of EBSCO. The paper adopted the framework by Walker and Avant. The antecedents, attributes, consequences, and uses of the concept were identified. The three attributes of caregiver burden were identified as multifaceted strain, self-perception, and over time. The antecedents included lack of social activities, insufficient financial resources, and multiple responsibility conflict. The consequences of caregiver burden resulted in negative change which includes; a decrease in quality of life, decreased care provision, physical and psychological health deterioration. Generations and Gender Programme (GGP) data from France, Georgia, Bulgaria, Russia, and Romania were researched, and depression score is the outcome variable. A definition of caregiver burden was developed. Tools to measure caregiver burden were identified. The findings from this research can be used in nursing practice, nursing education, research, and administration. Providing parent care is stressful, and these stresses are associated with adverse mental health outcomes.

Taking Time for Me

Author : Katherine Karr
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Taking Time for Me written by Katherine Karr and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Identifies the warning signs of stress, explains why caregivers must not neglect their own needs, and shares the stories of actual caregivers.

Building Better Caregivers

Author : Kate, Lorig Dr.P.H.
Publisher : Bull Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1945188200
Total Pages : 366 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (451 download)

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Download or read book Building Better Caregivers written by Kate, Lorig Dr.P.H. and published by Bull Publishing. This book was released on 2018-06-20 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today more than 40 million people in the U.S. find themselves responsible for caring for a parent, relative, or friend. Building Better Caregivers, developed by the author team of the bestselling Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions, shares the best in caregiving research and the most important lessons learned from thousands of caregivers. With a focus on reducing stress through the use of practical skills and tools, this book will help you manage your caregiving tasks so you can maintain a happy, fulfilling life while also meeting your caregiving obligations.

The Caregiver's Guide To Less Stress: A Quick & Easy Way To Reduce Your Daily Stress

Author : Carol L. Rickard
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781947745186
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (451 download)

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Download or read book The Caregiver's Guide To Less Stress: A Quick & Easy Way To Reduce Your Daily Stress written by Carol L. Rickard and published by . This book was released on 2019-08-16 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: STRESS....When you're a caregiver, there is plenty of stress you must deal with. Research has shown caregivers are the MOST vulnerable when it comes to the impact of stress on their health and well-being. Not only are they more likely to experience higher levels of depression and anxiety, they also have higher rates of physical health problems such as hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease. The question becomes how much is stress impacting your life? Do you have problems sleeping? Having problems with your health? Is your stress coming spilling out on the wrong people? A "yes" to any of these is a sure sign your stress is out of control. What if you were able to REDUCE STRESS in 60 seconds or less? Would you want to know how? This is exactly what Carol will teach you in this book. You'll learn the DO 60 System which lets you take charge of stress and can be used anytime, anywhere Carol Rickard, LCSW is America's Ultimate Stress Expert with over two dozen books and a weekly TV show. She has been featured in Woman's World, Reader's Digest, and Dr. Oz's The Good Life.

When Someone You Love Is Being Treated for Cancer: Support for Caregivers

Author : National Cancer Institute (U.S.)
Publisher : Government Printing Office
ISBN 13 : 0160947669
Total Pages : 89 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (69 download)

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Download or read book When Someone You Love Is Being Treated for Cancer: Support for Caregivers written by National Cancer Institute (U.S.) and published by Government Printing Office. This book was released on 2018-07-18 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Someone You Love is Being Treated for Cancer is a booklet for friends or family members giving care to a person with cancer. This booklet covers understanding the changes that come in your life with caregiving, how to cope with your feelings and ask for help, tips on caring for both your physical and emotional self, how to talk with your kids about cancer, communicating with your loved one who has cancer, and dealing with other family members and friends. Related products: Caring for the Caregiver: Support for Cancer Caregivers – ePub format only – ISBN: 9780160947520 Children with Cancer: A Guide for Parents -- ePub format only -- ISBN: 9780160947537 Coping with Advanced Cancer: Support for People with Cancer -- ePub format only ISBN: 9780160947544 Eating Hints: Before, during and after Cancer Treatment -- ePub format only --ISBN: 9780160947551 Life After Cancer Treatment: Facing Forward -- ePub format only -- ISBN: 9780160947568 Pain Control: Support for People with Cancer -- ePub format only -- ISBN: 9780160947575 Radiation Therapy and You: Support for People with Cancer --ePub format only -- ISBN: 9780160947582 Surgery Choice for Women with DCIS and Breast Cancer -- ePub format only -- ISBN: 9780160947599 Taking Part in Cancer Research Studies --ePub format only -- ISBN: 9780160947605 Understanding Breast Changes: A Health Guide for Women --ePub format only -- ISBN: 9780160947612 Understanding Cervical Changes: A Health Guide for Women -- ePub format only -- ISBN: 9780160947629 When Cancer Returns: Support for People with Cancer -- ePub format only -- ISBN: 9780160947636 When Someone You Love Has Advanced Cancer: Support for Caregivers --ePub format only -- ISBN: 9780160947643 When Someone You Love Has Completed Cancer Treatment: Facing Forward --ePub format only -- ISBN: 9780160947650 When Your Brother or Sister Has Cancer: A Guide for Teens --ePub format only -- ISBN: 9780160947674 When Your Parent Has Cancer: A Guide for Teens -- ePub format only -- ISBN: 9780160947681

The Spectrum of Family Caregiving for Adults and Elders with Chronic Illness

Author : Louis D. Burgio
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0190455268
Total Pages : 329 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (94 download)

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Download or read book The Spectrum of Family Caregiving for Adults and Elders with Chronic Illness written by Louis D. Burgio and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2016-01-07 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The vast majority of care provided to adults and elders with chronic illness is given in the home, most often by family members. The caregiver's role is daunting; caregiving is often referred to as a 'career,' requiring long hours and arduous tasks. Primary caregivers show higher rates of morbidity and mortality, and caregiving is a major source of stress and burden to caregiving families. Presently, very little support is available to caregivers from either State or Federal agencies. However, awareness of this worsening problem is growing among health professionals and policy makers. The Spectrum of Family Caregiving for Adults and Elders with Chronic Illness is written for individuals in the helping professions who are in roles that interface with or serve family caregivers who are supporting an adult or elder with a chronic condition. The volume includes eight disease-specific chapters written by experts from various disciplines. Each discusses the caregiving role and includes a thorough review of the literature on the characteristics of caregivers and care-recipients, including related care needs, issues, and challenges unique to that chronic illness. Chapters also review the extant literature on caregiver interventions. An Evidence Table is included in each of these chapters so that the reader can easily judge the quality of evidence supporting the intervention studies. Finally, each chapter includes two case studies describing common problems encountered by caregivers, along with descriptions of interventions used to address these problems. The final chapter summarizes the state of the science on caregiving roles and caregiver interventions and discusses the most relevant challenges and barriers faced by today's caregivers and caregiver advocates. This book will be valuable to clinicians and those in the helping professions, as well as academics and researchers with an interest in the study of family caregiving and caregiver interventions, and to health administrators, public officials, and policy makers concerned with chronic illness care and management.

Family Caregiver Distress

Author : Dolores Gallagher-Thompson
Publisher : Hogrefe Publishing GmbH
ISBN 13 : 1613345178
Total Pages : 145 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (133 download)

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Download or read book Family Caregiver Distress written by Dolores Gallagher-Thompson and published by Hogrefe Publishing GmbH. This book was released on 2023-06-12 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get the science on helping reduce stress in family caregivers of people with dementia: Details the best tools for assessment and explores evidence-based approaches Reflects on diversity, equity, and inclusion Includes downloadable handouts Guidance for supporting family caregivers on maintaining positive mental health This is the first book that takes a "deep dive" to answer the questions that mental health providers encounter when working with family caregivers. Just what are the unique issues family caregivers face? How does this impact their mental health? What can providers do to help? Based on research and clinical experiences of the authors, this volume in our Advances in Psychotherapy series focuses on examining the specific issues that caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia face. Practitioners learn about the best tools for assessment and which evidence-based interventions help reduce caregiver distress – including cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and mindfulness and multicomponent intervention programs. Resources in the appendix include a caretaker intake interview, and the book is interspersed with clinical vignettes that highlight issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion – making this is an essential text for mental health providers from a variety of disciplines including psychology, psychiatry, nursing, social work, marriage and family counseling, as well as trainees in these disciplines.