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Balancing Life: The Sandwich Generation
Melissa A. Talamantes, MSUniversity Of Texas Health
Science CenterSan Antonio, Texas
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Learning Objectives
Understand Caregiving Demographics
Identify Caregiver/care recipient resources interventions
Ideas for taking care of yourself
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Caregiving Demographics
1 in every 4 U.S.households provides care to a relative or friend over age 50
Informal, unpaid care from family,friends is primary source of care for older adults with disabilities in the community
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CaregiversFamily Caregivers provide some type of care to at least 70% of persons with dementia in their homes
National Alliance for Caregiving, AARP,2004,1997
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Caregiving Demographics
At least 15% of caregivers in the National Caregiving study reported suffering from physical and mental health problems as a result of caregiving (NAC, AARP, 1997,2003 )
21% of caregivers aged 50-64 report having physical & mental health problems compared to 9% of those aged 18-34, and 13%, aged 35-49 (NAC, AARP, 1997,2003 )
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Caregiver/Care Recipient Interventions
Thorough physical/mental health assessment in primary care setting
Appropriate treatment plan and follow-up which include physical/ functional needs
Include care recipient when possible in care plans & decision making
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Caregiver Interventions
Advocacy Assistance
Referral for caregiver/elder resources
Supportive Services (respite, home-health, long-term care planning)
Supportive Counseling & Support Groups
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Caregiver/Care Recipient Interventions
Network with other Caregivers
Caregivers must be active participants in the care of their elderly
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Manage Daily Life: KeepPerson Enjoyably Involved
Manage Behavior: HelpPerson Remain Calm
and in Control
The Main Work ofthe Caregiver
Manage Resources -- Including Family Resources
for Care
Manage Own Well-Being:Caregiver Self-Care
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How do you reduce your tension?
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Ways to Reduce Tension
Educate other family about caregiving issues
Pay attention to your needs:Healthy Eating
Physical Activity
Adequate Rest
Find some time to do the things you enjoy
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Ways to Reduce Tension
Control fatigue
Accept changes
Plan legal & financial issues
Recognize your efforts & let go of the guilt
Seek community resources
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What would you do with the following free time?
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Exercise You have one week available without the caregiving responsibility
You have one weekend available without caregiving responsibilites
You have one full day available without the caregiving responsibilites
You have 3 free hours
You have 1 full hour
You have 15 minutes of free time
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Caregiver/Care Recipient Resources
Respite/Home Health Volunteer: Senior Companion ProgramsAdult Day ActivitySupport Groups/Church NetworksTransportationEldercare Locator-nationwide toll free service helping older adults & caregivers find local services 1-800-677-1116www.eldercare.govwww.caregiver.org