Essays about: "Family Caregiver"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 18 essays containing the words Family Caregiver.

1. 1. Rethinking social care services for elderly persons in Zambia

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Socialhögskolan; Lunds universitet/Sociologiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Sociologi

   Author : Annette Hatembo; [2022]
   Keywords : Ageing; elderly people; family; community; caregiving; old people’s home; social care.; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : The Elderly people in Zambia face numerous challenges resulting from high poverty levels, stigma, and social exclusion, poor service provision in old people's homes, and lack of proper care and support from family and the public. In addition, changes in population ageing have also resulted in increased longevity affecting the obligatory responsibilities of the state and the family to meet individual needs in caregiving adequately. READ MORE

3. 2. Nurses’ and family caregivers’ experience of caring for persons with early-onset dementia : A literature review

   University essay from Röda Korsets Högskola

   Author : Chizoba Nathaniel Osuji; [2021]
   Keywords : Caregivers; Early-onset dementia; Experiences; Literature review; Patients; Anhörigvårdare; Litteraturöversikt; Patienter; Sjuksköterskor; Tidig demens; Upplevelser;

   Abstract : Background: Dementia is a progressive and chronic syndrome that leads to deterioration incognitive functions. Early-onset dementia are symptoms of dementia under 65 years, such as behavioural changes, neurological disorder, and depression. It causes decreased capabilities, dependence, reduced initiative, and motivation. READ MORE

4. 3. Caught in the middle: Unravelling motive and practice of elderly care among sandwich generation in Indonesia

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Socialhögskolan

   Author : Darmawan Prasetya; [2021]
   Keywords : elderly care; sandwich generation; multigenerational care; intergenerational solidarity; Indonesia; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : In the perpetuated absence of wide-ranged aging-related programs in Indonesia, more than one-quarter of the elderly population rely on the family especially adult children, resulting in the prevalence of three-generation households. This research seeks to explain the underlying motive and the practice of caring for the elderly parent from the vantage point of adult children that act as the main support provider and primary caregiver within the household. READ MORE

5. 4. Walking alongside psychosis : Strategies of engagement while living with a person with a serious mental illness

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Socialhögskolan

   Author : Allison Coffeen; [2020]
   Keywords : caregiver; mental illness; resilience; schizophrenia; bipolar disorder; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder are lifelong illnesses that include psychosis and difficulty maintaining stability. These illnesses are also characterized by limited abilities to self-assess and seek treatment when necessary. Informal caregivers of people living with a serious mental illness are often relatives or spouses. READ MORE

6. 5. Scoping review of facilitative aspects of occupational, personal and environmental factors of caregivers occupational performance when caring for a person with major neurocognitive disorder (NCD)

   University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/HHJ, Avd. för rehabilitering

   Author : Paula Tuomi; [2019]
   Keywords : facilitate; caregiver; major neurocognitive disorder; NCD; dementia; occupational performance; PEO-model; occupation; environment; personal causation;

   Abstract : People with neurocognitive disorders (NCD) condition called dementia are mainly taken care by family members. The number of people suffering from neurocognitive disorders is estimated to increase. Providing care for the person with NCD can be stressful and demanding which is why effective interventions to support caregivers are needed. READ MORE