Hello, I am confused on my assignment I have to do. It states to make a list on perspectives of caregivers. Can you explain this better for me? Is this what they do? Anything info will help me on this one.
Thanks,
I'm not sure what that means, but I'll take a guess.
When my dad was very ill AND was also experiencing Alzheimer's, there were many different people taking care of him, each with his/her own perspective of the job and what needed to be done.
~~my mom, who was only a year younger than my dad and was showing early signs of Alzheimer's -- from her perspective, because changes happened so gradually, there was nothing wrong, and she changed nothing about how she and he interacted.
~~my brother and me, who were suddenly realizing how dire the situation was -- but each of us lived many miles away and had been relying on our mom's version of how doctor's appointments went, etc. One of the first things we did when we realized our dad's situation was to hire caregivers to be with him and our mom 24/7. It took 5 caregivers to care for them each week, and this was very expensive. (Multiply 24 x $18 x 7 to see how much this cost each week.)
~~daytime caregivers, who were dealing with both our parents according to their different needs, including bathing, feeding, taking him to doctor's appointments, shopping, etc.
~~nighttime caregivers, who were primarily concerned with dad's safety during the night when he'd get up and wander around in the dark and end up bumping into things or even falling if someone weren't there to go and get him safely back to bed.
~~my dad's own doctor -- who saw him periodically and communicated with the visiting medical personnel
~~visiting nurses and doctors -- completely different perspective, of course -- very clinical, but they were also very caring people.
~~eventually there were also hospice nurses and doctors who came to the house periodically and were in contact with the doctor and the visiting nurses and doctor.
Everyone had a different perspective.
Of course, I'd be happy to help you understand your assignment better. When it says "make a list on perspectives of caregivers," it is asking you to create a list of different viewpoints or attitudes that caregivers might have. A perspective is a particular way of thinking or viewing a situation.
To complete this assignment, you will need to think about the roles and responsibilities of caregivers and consider the various viewpoints they might have. Caregivers are individuals who provide care and support to people who cannot fully care for themselves, such as children, elderly individuals, or individuals with disabilities.
Here are some examples of perspectives that caregivers might have:
1. Emotional perspective: Caregivers may experience a range of emotions, including love, compassion, responsibility, stress, and burnout. They may feel fulfilled by helping others but also overwhelmed at times.
2. Physical perspective: Caregivers may have to perform physically demanding tasks, such as lifting or assisting with mobility. They may also need to manage their own physical health to ensure they can provide adequate care.
3. Financial perspective: Caregivers may need to manage the financial aspects of caregiving, such as paying for medical expenses, medications, or specialized equipment. They may also need to balance their caregiving responsibilities with work and other financial obligations.
4. Social perspective: Caregivers may face social isolation as their caregiving responsibilities can limit their ability to socialize or participate in activities. They may also face stigma or judgment from others regarding their role as a caregiver.
5. Advocacy perspective: Caregivers often have to advocate for the needs and rights of the individuals under their care. This includes navigating healthcare systems, accessing resources, and ensuring the best possible care is provided.
Remember, these are just a few examples, and there are many more perspectives that caregivers may have. When creating your list, try to think of different aspects of caregiving and consider how caregivers might see and experience those aspects.
If you need more information, you can also conduct further research on caregiving perspectives to gain a deeper understanding of the topic.