Caregiver Wellness and Support Flashcards
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Which legal document is MOST critical for a caregiver to help a person with early-stage Alzheimer's establish while decision-making capacity still exists?
Answer: Durable power of attorney for healthcare and finances
A durable power of attorney designates a trusted person to make healthcare and financial decisions, and must be established while the individual still has legal capacity.
A caregiver in a support group says, 'I feel like I've already lost my mom even though she's still here.' This describes:
Answer: Anticipatory grief and ambiguous loss
Ambiguous loss and anticipatory grief occur when caregivers mourn the person their loved one was while they are still physically present but cognitively absent.
Which statement about male Alzheimer's caregivers is supported by research?
Answer: Men are less likely to seek formal support services despite comparable burden levels
Research consistently shows male caregivers experience similar levels of burden but are significantly less likely to seek support services due to cultural norms.
After transitioning their loved one to memory care, many family caregivers experience:
Answer: Guilt, grief, and a shift in the caregiver role rather than cessation of stress
Post-placement stress, including guilt and grief, is common as caregivers adjust to a changed role that continues as advocacy and emotional support.
Which culturally competent practice is MOST important when providing wellness support to Hispanic Alzheimer's caregivers?
Answer: Recognizing familismo and incorporating family-centered support approaches
Familismo, the strong value of family obligation in Hispanic culture, shapes caregiving identity and must be respected and incorporated into support strategies.
Which element of a caregiver wellness plan is considered the foundation upon which all other self-care strategies depend?
Answer: Adequate and consistent sleep
Adequate sleep is the foundational self-care element because sleep deprivation impairs all other physical and emotional coping capacities.
A caregiver working full-time while providing evening care reports feeling that they have 'no identity outside of caregiving.' This represents a threat to:
Answer: The caregiver's sense of self and personal identity
Loss of personal identity is a significant psychological wellness risk where caregivers lose connection with their own interests, values, and sense of self.