Caregiver Burnout
How does caregiver burnout impact the individual receiving care
Lower quality of care due to less awareness and attention to detail.
3 in 5 unpaid caregivers spend up to $500 monthly on care related costs. True or false?
True
Which best describes the role of a caregiver?
A: Replacing the need for healthcare professionals
B: Responsibility of financial decisions on behalf of the individual
C: Physical, and emotional support to individual receiving care
D: Making medical diagnoses
C
What percent of caregivers experience burn out?
A. 80%
B. 20%
C. 50%
D. 60%
D
How much money did the Ontario government provide in the Support for Seniors and Caregivers Act initiative?
A: $114-million dollars
B: $50-million dollars
C: $75-million dollars
D: $200-million dollars
A
Who is the most common caregiver of older adults:
A. Sibling
B. Parent
C. Spouse
D. Child
C
What are some signs of caregiver burnout
Persistent sadness, fatigue, irritability, sleep disturbances, loss of interest in activities
What is the benefit of respite care services?
A: Long-Term care support
B: Short term assistance/ in home help
C: Trial for long term care
D: Social groups and other activities
B
Which of the following might a caregiver assist with (Select all that apply)
A: Laundry
B: Groceries
C: Personal hygiene
D: Identifying and diagnosis of health problems
A,B, C
What ways can caregivers prevent burnout?
exercise, social activities with friends and family, personal time to self, proper support
What is a common barrier that prevents caregivers from placing loved ones in care facilities (Select all that apply)
A: Financial constraints
B: Lack of availability / waitlists
C: Language and cultural barriers
D: Guilt or emotional hesitation about sending love one out of home and into a facility
All of the Above
What is meant by “role confusion”?
When a person has trouble balancing caregiver responsibilities along with pre existing relationship with the person