https://padlet.com/jslove/3kbuth5jh2doojs0 en-us 2022-11-11 02:00:50 UTC 2022-11-14 04:20:11 UTC hello@padlet.com jslove https://padlet.com/jslove/3kbuth5jh2doojs0/wish/2381976959 Formal caregivers provide the same care as informal caregivers whether is be at home, in a daycare, or in a long-term care facility except they get paid.

https://www.caregiver.org/resource/caregiver-statistics-work-and-caregiving/]]> 2022-11-14 00:55:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jslove/3kbuth5jh2doojs0/wish/2381976959 jslove https://padlet.com/jslove/3kbuth5jh2doojs0/wish/2381988360 Formal caregivers can consist of physicians, home health nurses nurse assistants, and therapists. ]]> 2022-11-14 01:05:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jslove/3kbuth5jh2doojs0/wish/2381988360 jslove https://padlet.com/jslove/3kbuth5jh2doojs0/wish/2381997864 Caregiver who seek help are less likely to burn out and are better able to provide long-term care if need be. Formal caregivers tend to have limited contact with their patients and a very structured environment helping with a lower burn out as well.  

Amy Hosier, Family Life Specialist & Robert Flashman, Family Resource Management Specialist Caregiving 101.
https://slideplayer.com/slide/5877142/]]> 2022-11-14 01:13:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jslove/3kbuth5jh2doojs0/wish/2381997864 jslove https://padlet.com/jslove/3kbuth5jh2doojs0/wish/2382046631 66% of caregivers are women and the average age is 48. Male caregivers are increasing due to many social demographic changes but are less likely to provide personal care

Amy Hosier, Family Life Specialist & Robert Flashman, Family Resource Management Specialist Caregiving 101.]]> 2022-11-14 01:53:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jslove/3kbuth5jh2doojs0/wish/2382046631 jslove https://padlet.com/jslove/3kbuth5jh2doojs0/wish/2382065912 There are many support group for caregivers to join to seek support with any caregiving struggles. Male caregivers tend to be more likely to seek social support than female caregivers because they are less comfortable with the caregiver role and preforming ADLs. ]]> 2022-11-14 02:09:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jslove/3kbuth5jh2doojs0/wish/2382065912 jslove https://padlet.com/jslove/3kbuth5jh2doojs0/wish/2382067662 Short-term relief for caregivers can be provided in home, in healthcare facilities, or at an adult day center. This allows the caregiver to get a break from the demands of caregiving. It helps relieve stress, restore energy, and promote balance in their life. using respite care can also help prevent caregiver burnout and feelings of isolation. 

https://www.helpguide.org/articles/caregiving/respite-care.htm]]> 2022-11-14 02:10:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jslove/3kbuth5jh2doojs0/wish/2382067662 jslove https://padlet.com/jslove/3kbuth5jh2doojs0/wish/2382140388 One theory has suggested that gender differences in caregiver outcomes exist because, compared with a male caregiver, a female caregiver will face higher levels of caregiving stressors, have fewer social resources, and report lower levels of psychological and physical health. (Gilligan, 1982)

https://academic.oup.com/psychsocgerontology/article/61/1/P33/550462]]> 2022-11-14 03:05:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jslove/3kbuth5jh2doojs0/wish/2382140388 jslove https://padlet.com/jslove/3kbuth5jh2doojs0/wish/2382159947 6 in 10 caregivers report bring Non-Hispanic white which equates to about 61%, 17% are Hispanic Latino, 14% are non-hispanic Black, and 5% are Asian American. 

(CAREGIVING IN THE U.S. 2020)]]> 2022-11-14 03:21:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jslove/3kbuth5jh2doojs0/wish/2382159947 jslove https://padlet.com/jslove/3kbuth5jh2doojs0/wish/2382163428 Though many formal caregivers feel like their role gives them a sense of meaning, those emotions are typically accompanied with stress and strain. ]]> 2022-11-14 03:24:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jslove/3kbuth5jh2doojs0/wish/2382163428 jslove https://padlet.com/jslove/3kbuth5jh2doojs0/wish/2382166268 Formal caregivers can face fair or poor health due to their inability to take care of their own health.  (1997 study Family Caregiving in the U.S.)

]]> 2022-11-14 03:27:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jslove/3kbuth5jh2doojs0/wish/2382166268 jslove https://padlet.com/jslove/3kbuth5jh2doojs0/wish/2382181083 There have been many resources created to help caregivers find emotional, financial, and task support. You can use the National Institute of Health's MedlinePlus site, the National Institute of Aging, the managing money guide from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and the VA Caregiver Support Line. 

https://www.usa.gov/disability-caregiver]]> 2022-11-14 03:39:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jslove/3kbuth5jh2doojs0/wish/2382181083 jslove https://padlet.com/jslove/3kbuth5jh2doojs0/wish/2382189787 To ensure that the caregiver is minimizing stress for themselves, many jobs will offer time off, resources, and financial support. Some of these benefits are:

-Paid Family leave
-Employer paid caregiver resources 
-Family and Medical Leave Act
-flexible spending accounts 

https://www.aplaceformom.com/caregiver-resources/articles/employee-benefits-can-help-caregivers]]> 2022-11-14 03:47:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jslove/3kbuth5jh2doojs0/wish/2382189787 jslove https://padlet.com/jslove/3kbuth5jh2doojs0/wish/2382192932 Many formal caregivers have the training and education in the services they need to provide. ]]> 2022-11-14 03:50:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jslove/3kbuth5jh2doojs0/wish/2382192932 jslove https://padlet.com/jslove/3kbuth5jh2doojs0/wish/2382200964 Many formal caregivers have excellent job security, salaries, and employee benefits.The average nurses salary across the U.S. is $80,010. Additionally, they are offered health and life insurance, Tuition reimbursement, Wellness programs,  Retirement benefits, reimbursement for certification fees, and childcare. 

https://nursejournal.org/articles/benefits-to-pursuing-a-career-in-nursing/]]> 2022-11-14 03:58:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jslove/3kbuth5jh2doojs0/wish/2382200964 jslove https://padlet.com/jslove/3kbuth5jh2doojs0/wish/2382213795 Though caregiving can be rewarding for most, the long hours and daily tasks can involve many stressors. If the caregiver does not have support or utilize their resources, the emotional impact can snowball over time leading to a state of mental, physical, and emotional exhaustion. When a caregiver is burnt out they can have much less energy than before, weakened immune system, feeling helpless and hopeless, trouble relaxing, and their life tends to revolve around caregiving so they will neglect their own needs. 

(Caregiver Stress and Burnout, Melinda Smith, M.A. 2022)]]> 2022-11-14 04:13:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jslove/3kbuth5jh2doojs0/wish/2382213795 jslove https://padlet.com/jslove/3kbuth5jh2doojs0/wish/2382219896 The RAISE Family Caregiving Advisory Council delivered a report to congress for improving support of caregivers. This recommends to the Department of Health and Human Services effective models of support to caregivers.  

https://health.usnews.com/health-care/for-better/articles/caregivers-need-support-too]]> 2022-11-14 04:20:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jslove/3kbuth5jh2doojs0/wish/2382219896