Stress/Burnout
This happens when family must constantly watch over a loved one who wanders or gets lost.
Stress
Families need to increase this to understand dementia behaviors.
Knowledge
Emotional exhaustion from multiple losses can lead to this.
Burnout or resentment to the person with dementia.
This type of abuse involves shouting or name-calling.
Verbal Abuse
A partner may change from spouse to.
Family caregiver/ main caregiver
Interrupted sleep and repetitive questioning often cause this emotional state.
Irritability or exhaustion
Attending seminars and groups helps families do this.
Families may feel this emotion even when doing their best to care.
Guilt or feeling of not doing the best they can.
Aggression from the person with dementia is often caused by this.
Brain/Cognitive Changes
Role changes may lead to these two emotions.
Confusion and anger
This emotional impact can arise when family members feel embarrassed by the person’s behavior.
Frustration
Families may need to learn this new ability for safety and communication.
Effective Communication
Loss of plans or dreams for the future can cause this feeling.
Grief or Sadness
Family stress and tiredness can increase the risk of this.
Neglect or Abuse
Loss of employment due to caregiving can cause this.
Financial loss or isolation
Feeling drained of energy and hopelessness are signs of this.
Burnout
Searching websites or joining courses helps families gain this.
Coping Strategies
Caregivers often lose this when giving up jobs or activities.
Freedom
When caregivers lose control, they might express frustration in this harmful way.
Physical Aggression
Some family members find role change empowering, while others feel this.
Resentment or guilt
Burnout often causes withdrawal from others, leading to this social consequence.
Isolation
Gaining new knowledge can be stressful but also this.
Empowering or enlightening.
Families may grieve this, even though their loved one is still alive.
Loss of the person they once knew.
Reducing abuse risk requires this kind of external help.
Respite is for professional HCA. Yes or No?
No. For family/whanau caregiver only.