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Promoting Positive CaregivingBarry J. Jacobs, PsyDJulia L. Mayer, PsyDAARP Meditations for Caregiving
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Today’s TalkCaregiving in
AmericaStrains and
gainsKeys to
positive caregiving
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Family Caregiving in America40 M Americans engage in some
form of caregiving activity in a year (NAC/AARP, 2015)
Numbers increasing because of demographics, medical advances
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But caregivers and their reactions to caregiving are highly varied:
38% highly stressed45% somewhat stressed16% not at all stressed
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Most Stressed Caregivers
Spousal Caregivers
Military Caregivers
Dementia Caregivers
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Research on Caregiving’sNegative Effects Dementia caregiving linked with
63% increased mortality (Schulz & Beach, JAMA, 1999)
Schulz & Martire, 2004: Insomnia Depression and anxiety Musculoskeletal problems (e.g.,
back pain) Decreased use of preventative
medical services
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Research on Caregiving’s Positive Effects
AP-NORC 2017 survey of 1000 caregivers:
95% said caregiving was worthwhile
(77% said it was stressful)
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“When I wake up, I make the decision to speak in a joyous voice, to nurture positive energy, and to make this a good day.”
“[The disease] is not something to be afraid of; the more you know, the more empowered you become.”
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Bettyville
"I know this home is just for now, but I treasure our days. I feel different than when I arrived because I have come through for her. It has taken me so long to feel okay in my own skin, but I feel better, more at home in the world. Most days."
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“The majority of caregivers…readily endorse caregiving gains or positive aspects of caregiving [including] having the opportunity to serve as a role model, having the chance to give back to care recipients…,experiencing an enhanced sense of purpose…, feeling appreciated, and helping to maintain the identity and well-being of the family (Coon, 2012, p. 233)
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Caregiving brings “strains and gains”
How do we minimize its strains and maximize its gains in order to make this a more positive experience?