Repetitive Questions
Repetitive questions can be __________ for caregivers.
emotionally draining
As of 2020, what is the estimated number of family caregivers in the United States?
48 million
The average length of time a caregiver provides care is _______.
4 years
Spousal caregivers are _____ likely to provide care without outside help than other caregivers.
more
When caring for a parent, siblings may experience ______ due to differing opinions on care decisions, perceived unequal contributions, and past family dynamics resurfacing.
tension
"__________?", "______________?", "______________?, or "____________?" are all common examples of repetitive questions.
"What time is it?", "Where am I?", "Who are you?", "What day is it today?", or "Have we eaten already?"
The average age of caregivers is _____ years old.
50
How many Americans are caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia?
11 million
Wives are more likely to spend more time caring, provide personal care assistance, and experience ___ - ______ and ___- ________.
role-strain and role-conflict.
In a 2023 PEW Research survey, _____% of participants felt adult children had a “great deal” or at least a “fair amount” of responsibility to provide caregiving to an elderly parent.
66%
Another cause for repetitive questions may be...
a manifestation of anxiety or feeling insecure about their surroundings.
What percentage of American unpaid family caregivers are men?
39 percent
How much do unpaid family caregivers spend annually on out-of-pocket caregiving costs?
$7,200
Spousal caregivers who experience caregiver strain have a _____ percent higher mortality risk than non-caregivers
63%
_______________________ between family members is critical for managing caregiving responsibilities, addressing concerns, and minimizing conflict.
Open and honest communication
A major cause or reason for repetitive questions stems from...
impaired memory function.
What percentage of family caregivers are women?
66%
The average caregiver spends ______ hours per week caring for a loved one who lives with them.
37.4
Husbands are more likely to focus on _____ and _____________.
tasks and hire help.
Too often, physicians, hospitals, pharmacies, and others
•Do not _____ or _____ the family caregiver
•Do not seek _______ about the older adult from the caregiver
identify or assess
critical health information
Ways for caregivers to respond to repetitive questions can be any of the following __________, _________, _________, _________, and __________.
Stay calm and patient, Answer calmly and reassuringly, Distraction techniques, Use visual cues, and Seek professional support.
As of 2020, what percentage of family caregivers have a paying job outside of their caregiving role?
61%
The annual dollar value of the services provided by family caregivers is estimated to be…
$375 billion
Spousal caregivers have a higher prevalence of chronic diseases, including:_____, ___________, __________, ________, ________, and _________.
obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, arthritis, diabetes, and skin cancer.
About _____ million older adults receive a family caregiver’s help with household tasks or self-care. An additional _____ million older adults receive help because they have dementia.
6.3 million and 3.5