Multiple Choice Questions
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. $114-million
What defines a caregiver?
A person who assists another with daily tasks due to illness, injury, or disability
T or F, a caregiver provides BOTH physical and emotional support?
True
List 3 potential signs of caregiver burnout
Persistent sadness, fatigue, irritability, sleep disturbances, and loss of interested in previously enjoyed activities
What is an advantage of having an unpaid/family member caregiver for a loved one?
a. Fewer concerns related to quality of care that is being provided
b. Financial relief
c. Medications being administered on time
A. Fewer concerns related to quality of care that is being provided
T or F, persons must obtain qualifications before becoming a caregiver?
False, although certain qualifications may improve level of care in some aspects.
Within the family who is generally most likely to become the primary caregiver?
The spouse
What is a benefit of providing caregivers with incentives?
Increases motivation, improves self-esteem and work ethic.
What is a disadvantage of being an unpaid/family member caregiver?
a. Having a lack of support
b. Emotional & mental health struggles
c. Physical injury
d. All of the above
D. All of the above
Which groups experience a lower quality of care and why?
Minority groups, such as indigenous peoples, people of colour, and immigrants, because of systemic racism/barriers and prejudices.
What are some advantages of being a paid caregiver?
Set salaries, possibility for overtime, pension, and benefits.
List 3 strategies that can be used to prevent burnout
Setting boundaries between work and personal life, taking time for yourself, spending time with friends or loved ones, regular exercise, ask for help when needed, engagement in the community, join support groups.
What percentage of Canadians report difficulty managing caregiving costs?
a. 41%
b. 26%
c. 52%
d. 90%
C. 52%
Name 2 ways in which the government can support caregivers.
Financial support, work benefits, training programs, public awareness
What are two reasons a family member may become the caregiver?
Financial difficulties, providing more personalized care.
T or F, “3 in 5 canadians spend $500 monthly on care related costs”.
True
Caregivers support is crucial in supporting ____?
a. Healthing and recovery
b. Mental health
c. Quality of life
d. Mobility
C. Quality of life
T or F, a caregiver is someone who has cared for an individual for over 6 months.
False, caregivers can provide short or long-term care
What are 2 barriers that unpaid caregivers may face?
Language, finances, availability.
What are some ways caregivers may be mistreated in facilities?
Disagreements with pay, lack of acknowledgment, disregarded by colleagues, or verbally and/or emotionally abused.