Caregivers Perspective

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Hi Mayre,

Thank you for your contribution this week in our discussion topic concerning the contrast between positive and negative aspects of care giving from the caregivers perspective. In fact, your statement about how even though a caregiver maybe a friend, relative, and or family member, the task of caring for a family is not easy. Providing long-term care for a disabled family member requires that the caregiver be in good health as well. Caregivers often overlook their own health issues while providing health care to a house-bound individual who rely's on the assistance of someone else. According to the video Caregiving: What Can I Do About it; a caregiver must be up to the task, pay attention to themselves and not wore out. In addition, family members who are faced with the difficult decision of providing home health care to a mother or father, must take the necessary steps in making sure that legal documents such as a power-of-attorney and living wills are completed. Also, making sure that finances are in order and insurance documents are current, and in a safe location. Sometimes, just doing the right thing is the most basic and important issues faced with caregivers (Youtubecom, 2015). …show more content…

"The Bureau of Labor Statistics has predicted that there will be a 48 percent increase in national demand for home nursing and personal assistants by 2022, even as the current workers continue aging out of their jobs (Inthesetimescom,

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