Q2. Discuss the way informal carers contribute to the overall care of someone with a physical or mental health long term condition. I begin by addressing the question of what is informal care? This term “ is used to describe the care provided by family and friends while acknowledging that , as a term, it is not entirely satisfactory in that it can seem to imply something of less value than statutory or formal care.” ( The Open University pg.13) The role of informal carers is important as they are able to help ease the burden on already overstretched healthcare services, it also allows more flexibility for the individual managing the long term condition. Taking into account the need for informal care, in reference to the 'self care continuum' this would tend to come into action with anything that is deemed as minor ailments, which is those symptoms that require the assistance of others in managing their care at home. With any form of caring, there can be times when there is too much strain for one individual to fully commit to caring for someone else on there own, especially if the care is for a close family member. At times this may end up destroying the relationship that once was there. For instance the role of husband and wife tends to suffer …show more content…
These points were raised by larkin (2012) which he drew from a wide range of literature. (The Open University pg. 16) Looking at the social model of health and how informal carers contribute to the overall care of others, this could be consider to be, providing emotional support to an individual, showing them affection or from organising and taking them to destinations, which provide them with services for their long term condition or
Person centred care means basing the care and support of a person around them. Looking at things from their perspective, promoting their beliefs, preference, likes and dislikes. They are involved in the development of their support plans, risk assessments and what they want to achieve. They determine what they want and how they want things doing. It promotes their individual needs and what is important to them. We listen to the individual and find out about their wishes and look at ways of carrying this out as safely as possible. We work with the individual, their families and others to empower the individual and to promote independence in their lives and ensure that the individual is supported to maintain their lives as they
Social work practice has a responsibility to adequately support the chosen lifestyle of unpaid carers as their efforts form an invaluable service which saves the economy £132 billion per year (Carers UK, 2015a). Without the thousands of carers, the health of many of society’s most vulnerable would suffer as the government would struggle to fund the costs of providing alternative care. Yet there is a growing reliance upon unpaid carers who are willing and able to provide the care which allows people to remain within their home. Firstly, the health issues of an aging and unhealthy population means there are increasing numbers of people aged 18+ who find it difficult to look after themselves. Secondly, there is an expectation that unpaid carers
The Open University (2010) K101 An introduction to health and social care, Unit 3, ‘Social Care In The Community’, Milton Keynes, The Open University.
Gordon, S., Benner, P., & Noddings, N. (1996). Caregiving: Readings in Knowledge, Practive, Ethics, and Politics. Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press.
One of the five key principles of care practice is to ‘Support people in having a voice and being heard,’ (K101, Unit 4, p.183). The key principles are linked to the National Occupational Standards for ‘Health and Social Care’. They are a means of establishing and maintaining good care practice. Relationships based on trust and respect should be developed between care receivers and care givers, thus promoting confidence whilst discussing personal matters without fear of reprisal and discrimination.
- care by other - care of other: the meaning of self-care from research, practice, policy
Development of The Evidence Based Geriatric Nursing Protocols for Best Practice Guideline originated with the goal of providing strategies that would allow nursing to monitor and support family caregivers (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, n.d.). Evidence selection and collection occurred utilizing the PICO question methodology to hand search primary and secondary relevant published literature, in addition to electronic database searches. The data was then analyzed via a meta-analysis of the published materials garnered from the search in addition to a systematic review of the evidence. From the preceding analysis of the evidence, major recommendations arose for
Having a group of senior citizens following you around for dinner most likely doesn’t sound like a fun night. However, working at a nursing home doesn’t feel like an actual job at all; I actually enjoy spending my nights at the Grand Residence. Not only has this job given me responsibility, but I also have built relationships with many residents. While spending my evenings at a nursing home throughout my high school career, I have come to the realization that I am comfortable and genuinely happy with pursuing a career in patient care in the foreseeable future.
A growing and ageing population Currently, that figure stands at 810 million and is predicted to increase to 2 billion by 2050. (Wyldbore and Aldington, 2012) Due to this overwhelming burden of an ageing population in Australia there is a decrease in the accessibility of carers and volunteers. Carers might be expected to help with tasks of everyday living, for example: feeding, bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring or administering medications. In different circumstances, there may just be the requirement for help with transport, financial or emotional support.
individuals who are left being cared for by a caregiver such as family or friends because
Unpaid informal caregiving encompasses care and assistance provided by individuals to other individuals outside of civic or voluntary organizations (Zukewich 2002). This work is often similar in character to paid caregiving occupations such as those related to childcare provision, nursing, and home care. These are typically among the lowest paid occupations in the labor force.
There are many issues that can be related to carers of people with dementia. The physical and psychological workload can be attributed as the most common concern among carers (Fjelltun et al., 2009). In addition, O’ Dowd (2007) has stated that carers are more likely to endure more anxiety, and feeling of liability which resulted to carers’ negligence of their own wellbeing. Moreover, carers suffer more stress than those who are not giving care to elderly with dementia. In relation to this, carers’ health is not interrelated with their emotional functioning (Bristow et al., 2008). These different reports suggested that carers undergo psychological issues more notable in comparison with just ordinary people. This can be regarded to carers’ exposure to a stressful environment.
A care worker has many responsibilities. For example, it is a care worker’s responsibility to treat each individual fairly and equally with care. This is because a care worker would have to help people who have difficulties doing everyday tasks like getting up out of bed, getting to different places around the home, getting dressed, using the facilities and on some occasions eating. Some clients in the home could have physical disabilities, learning disabilities or mental illnesses such as dementia and Alzheimer’s. A role that a care worker could have is spending quality time with the residents, talking to them and doing activities as a group. This will make the residents feel valued and cared for. Another role that a care worker could have would be to tend to a
Social impact – Caregivers should promote interaction and involvement. Some clients will not want to socialise but would want to be alone, that’s acceptable. But for the clients that can or would socialise it is important to promote it. Activities should be planned due to the clients’ ability and interest. For example playing bingo, playing cards, watching, they will organise people to come and play music.
“A person who provides nursing care bears a heavy debt of responsibility when entering into another person’s life during vulnerable times when illness has caused temporary dependency” (p. 71). I tried my best to keep an opening mind to what they were going through, and how hard is for them to adapative to this new situation or changing