Common Observations of Each Caregiver Group

Common Observations of Each Caregiver Group 

Of all the categories of family caregivers, parents had the most difficulty in adapting to the catastrophic diagnosis and threat to their child s life, regardless of the age of the child. Some parents tended to overprotect their child and hover over hired caregivers to assure that every procedure of care was performed with perfection. In addition, some tended not to support the wishes of their child to withdraw or refuse LTMV. Occasionally, I heard, I plan to keep my baby alive. Parents, who were elderly, sometimes could not physically 

What Physicians and Nurses Can Do to Help Family Caregivers Achieve Life Satisfaction and Optimal Outcomes 

Tell families not to promise their loved ones that they will never allow them to live in a care facility. This will help eliminate conflict, guilt, and stress in the event facility placement becomes necessary. 

Help patient families obtain adequate caregiver assistance. Assess their healthcare benefits and financial resources, if necessaiy. Identify all possible resources for help and arrange respite care services, or care facility placement, periodically, to help prevent caregiver burnout. 

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XIII. Common Observations of Each Caregiver Group... 

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