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Care of Elderly
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Care of Elderly
Examines care of aged by relatives and the significance of such an arrangement. The stress factor is discussed as well as the issues of generational conflict & role reversal. It look at the impact on family, the needs for social support and the role of n
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1997
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" This paper addresses the care of elderly patients by their relatives and the role reversal that takes place in this care setting. It identifies and discusses the issue of elderly care, the impact of care on family members, social and community resources available to families facing the issue of taking care of elderly patients, and the role of the family nurse practitioner within this caregiving setting.Family members and friends continue to provide the major portion of long-term care of the elderly in society (Burggraf, 1993, p. 25). More than 7 million American households are actively involved in providing care for older adults (Sharlach & Others, 1991, pp. xi-xvi). These households are part of the support for 5 million older Americans who require assistance with day-to-day tasks in order to remain in the community."
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