Download or read book Caregiving in Central Texas written by Aging Services Council of Central Texas and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This guide is...a tool to help older adults and their families understand their options and make wise decisions when wading through the maze of health and social services issues. It provides pertinent information on issues often faced by older adults and their spouses, families, and friends." -- page ii
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Download or read book Caregiving in Central Texas written by Corey James McZeal and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the 20th century, improvements in medical care and quality of life resulted in greatly increased life spans for all groups in the United States and elsewhere. The result has been an increase in the number of years in which one enjoys good health and a high level of functioning. However, aging populations also result in an almost inconceivable increase in the prevalence of those suffering from dementia. As the number of individuals who survive into their eighties and nineties increases, the burden of dementia care increases for families and society. In this dissertation I examine the sources of care of older individuals with dementia, paying particular attention to the role of adult day center (ADC) in relieving the burden of dementia care for families. Previous research shows that in the majority cases of families provide extensive informal care for an individual with dementia, but the demands of this task can cause tremendous strain due to the nature and progression of the disease. Due to an increase in women’s labor force participation since the 1960s, the supply of individuals free to provide unpaid care has shrunk, and those who do provide this care have less time to devote to it. This may lead to role strain, where conflict arises due to the competing demands of having multiple roles. Many families in this situation decide to utilize adult day care to help cope with this burden. ADC is particularly appealing since it provides many support services without the steep cost of nursing homes. Through in-depth interviews and field observation, my project investigates the increased prevalence of ADCs and outsourced care for individuals with dementia through three lenses: first, I analyze the micro-level dynamics of these family units and whether ADCs and caregiving literacy specifically help to reduce conflict, strain, and disorganization. Additionally, I examine the pathways into the caregiving career and ADC utilization. Finally, I present the concept of “caregiving literacy,” exploring how caregivers further this knowledge, how it influences ADC utilization, and the role that ADCs play in the acquisition of further caregiving literacy.
Download or read book A Phenomenological Study of Central Texas Caregivers Experiences in Relation to Stress and Coping Mechanisms written by Becky Olson and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Long-term, publicly funded caregiver services in Texas have always focused on institution-based care, although informal caregiving makes up 8% of the country’s long-term care. Informal caregivers provide care to their loved ones who demand support due to illness, disability, or frailty. Taking care of one’s loved ones or family members is rewarding and demanding. Consequently, informal caregivers are known to encounter negative and positive psychological health effects and, therefore, should be provided with appropriate support. This is contributed by the fact many times, informal caregiving is unpaid, mentally and physically demanding, and often performed by individuals who are balancing their caregiving roles with other domestic duties and responsibilities. This phenomenological study explored stress and coping among informal caregivers from participants of Bell County in Central Texas. The research adopted a qualitative approach to assess caregiver demands, stress and burden, and caregiver mental and physical well-being. The study process included a screener survey, a demographics form, and recorded virtual interviews of 12 participants. The study findings indicated that caregiver stress and burden are directly related to the well-being of caregivers. Six themes were identified during the coding process which included caregiving, coping, day, experience, health, and stressors. Subthemes that were revealed included the definition and role of a caregiver, coping strategies, and resources and supports; a typical day, daily chores, and a difficult day; the caregiving experience, challenging experiences, and grief experiences; physical and mental health status; and stressors with full-time caregiver and stressful situations.
Download or read book Health and Health Care Trends Innovations in Central Texas written by Texas. Central Health and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Families Caring for an Aging America written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2016-11-08 with total page 367 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Family caregiving affects millions of Americans every day, in all walks of life. At least 17.7 million individuals in the United States are caregivers of an older adult with a health or functional limitation. The nation's family caregivers provide the lion's share of long-term care for our older adult population. They are also central to older adults' access to and receipt of health care and community-based social services. Yet the need to recognize and support caregivers is among the least appreciated challenges facing the aging U.S. population. Families Caring for an Aging America examines the prevalence and nature of family caregiving of older adults and the available evidence on the effectiveness of programs, supports, and other interventions designed to support family caregivers. This report also assesses and recommends policies to address the needs of family caregivers and to minimize the barriers that they encounter in trying to meet the needs of older adults.
Download or read book Impact of the Central Texas Child Care Conference written by Halee Diane Mitchell and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Holidays on Ice written by David Sedaris and published by Little, Brown. This book was released on 2009-05-04 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: David Sedaris's beloved holiday collection is new again with six more pieces, including a never before published story. Along with such favoritesas the diaries of a Macy's elf and the annals of two very competitive families, are Sedaris's tales of tardy trick-or-treaters ("Us and Them"); the difficulties of explaining the Easter Bunny to the French ("Jesus Shaves"); what to do when you've been locked out in a snowstorm ("Let It Snow"); the puzzling Christmas traditions of other nations ("Six to Eight Black Men"); what Halloween at the medical examiner's looks like ("The Monster Mash"); and a barnyard secret Santa scheme gone awry ("Cow and Turkey"). No matter what your favorite holiday, you won't want to miss celebrating it with the author who has been called "one of the funniest writers alive" (Economist).
Download or read book Alzheimer s Family Support Groups written by Lillian Middleton and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Departments of Labor Health and Human Services Education and Related Agencies Appropriations for 2016 National Labor Relations Board Centers for Disease Copntrol and Prevention Early Education Panel EBOLA Panel on Programs Supporting Native Americans Testimony of interested individuals and organizations written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Improving the Quality of Long Term Care written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2001-02-27 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Among the issues confronting America is long-term care for frail, older persons and others with chronic conditions and functional limitations that limit their ability to care for themselves. Improving the Quality of Long-Term Care takes a comprehensive look at the quality of care and quality of life in long-term care, including nursing homes, home health agencies, residential care facilities, family members and a variety of others. This book describes the current state of long-term care, identifying problem areas and offering recommendations for federal and state policymakers. Who uses long-term care? How have the characteristics of this population changed over time? What paths do people follow in long term care? The committee provides the latest information on these and other key questions. This book explores strengths and limitations of available data and research literature especially for settings other than nursing homes, on methods to measure, oversee, and improve the quality of long-term care. The committee makes recommendations on setting and enforcing standards of care, strengthening the caregiving workforce, reimbursement issues, and expanding the knowledge base to guide organizational and individual caregivers in improving the quality of care.
Download or read book Beyond Filial Piety written by Jeanne Shea and published by Berghahn Books. This book was released on 2020-07-01 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Known for a tradition of Confucian filial piety, East Asian societies have some of the oldest and most rapidly aging populations on earth. Today these societies are experiencing unprecedented social challenges to the filial tradition of adult children caring for aging parents at home. Marshalling mixed methods data, this volume explores the complexities of aging and caregiving in contemporary East Asia. Questioning romantic visions of a senior’s paradise, chapters examine emerging cultural meanings of and social responses to population aging, including caregiving both for and by the elderly. Themes include traditional ideals versus contemporary realities, the role of the state, patterns of familial and non-familial care, social stratification, and intersections of caregiving and death. Drawing on ethnographic, demographic, policy, archival, and media data, the authors trace both common patterns and diverging trends across China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Japan, and Korea.
Download or read book A Plan for the Regionalization of Perinatal Health Care in North Central Texas written by Regional Health Planning Council (Tex.) and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Home and Community Based Services for Older Adults written by Keith Anderson and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2018-05-01 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As older adults and their families opt out of nursing homes, a range of home and community-based services (HCBS) have risen up to provide care. HCBS span platforms and approaches, from home health care to assisted living to community-based hospice to adult day services. These models are, for most, preferable to nursing homes and allow older adults to “age in place”—live longer in their own homes and communities. Home- and Community-Based Services for Older Adults examines the existing and emerging models of HCBS, including the history, theory, research, policy, and practices across care settings. Emphasizing the multidisciplinary and interprofessional practice approaches used to deliver care, this book is an essential learning tool for students interested in medicine, nursing, social work, allied health professions, case management, health care administration, and gerontology. As the population of older adults grows, the authors ask, how can we best meet the needs of older adults and their families in the most effective, cost-conscious way while honoring their care choices?
Download or read book The Conscious Caregiver written by Linda Abbit and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-09-05 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Linda Abbit, founder of Tender Loving Eldercare and a veteran of the caregiving industry, shares her advice on taking care of an older parent or loved one and how to handle everything that goes along with this dramatic life change. Being a caregiver can be a difficult role. It requires patience, tenderness, selflessness, and hard work. Providing care for someone, whether it’s a parent, a loved one, or as a professional requires a high level of self-love and self-care. But while it may be a rewarding experience to care for a loved one, the emotional and physical stress of caregiving can lead to burnout and exhaustion—causing caregivers to put themselves and their own well-being in the background. How can you fulfill your role as a caregiver without losing yourself? Conscious Caregiver teaches you how to navigate caring for your loved one, whether it’s full-time in-house caregiving or hiring support from outside services. With information on how to talk to your loved ones about the situation, handle the emotional stress, stay financially secure, and take the time to care for yourself, this guide can help you care for your loved one and yourself at the same time.
Download or read book Nutrient intakes of children in employer sponsored child care in central Texas written by Shannon Ferguson Brown and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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