Caregiver Stress
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Caregiver stress often arises unexpectedly due to eldercare demands, with families frequently lacking the necessary skills and resources to address these challenges. The document outlines the signs of caregiver stress, its impact on health and workplace productivity, and highlights the services offered by Aging with Grace to assist families in managing eldercare issues. Membership provides access to expert guidance, resources, discounts on services, and support to navigate the complexities of eldercare.
Caregiver Stress
- 2. Eldercare issues appear suddenly after an accident or unexpected illness Quick decisions are necessary with little or no preparation or education. Families often lack the skill or expertise required in assessing an elderly persons' needs or ability to live safely The vastness of the situation is incomprehensible and exacerbated by little knowledge of community and governmental resources No idea where to turn for assistance. www.agingwithgrace.net Eldercare Issues & Stress
- 3. Typically, a woman between the ages of 45 & 65, with 79% over the age of 50 40% of caregivers are men Approximately 15% provide care to someone who lives more than 1 hour away Care provided is usually to a parent or grandparent and unpaid An estimated 21% of all US households provide care for an adult family member Above figures are provided by National Alliance for Care Giving & AARP 2004 Who is a Caregiver?
- 4. The emotional & physical strain of providing basic care to a person who has a chronic medical condition. Signs of Stress: Withdrawal Sleeplessness Sleeping difficulty Lack of concentration Weight loss/gain Drug/alcohol abuse Eating disorder Mood swings Chronic fatigue Feeling overwhelmed www.agingwithgrace.net What is Caregiver Stress
- 5. Headaches / migraines GI problems, colitis, ulcers Muscle strain, back strain Sleeplessness Anxiety / nervousness Feelings of inadequacy Guilt Lack of energy Loss of control Increased consumption of alcohol, caffeine, cigarettes Examples provided by The Caregiver Helpbook: Powerful Tools for Caregiving , 2000 Vicki L. Schmall, Ph.D., Marilyn Cleland, R.N., Marilynn Sturdevant, R.N., M.S.W., L.C.S.W. www.agingwithgrace.net Effects on Caregiver Health
- 6. How the burden of caregiving can effect the workplace: Lack of productivity Increased absenteeism Workday interruptions Leaving work early Lack of concentration www.agingwithgrace.net Caregiver Stress & the Workplace
- 7. Average loss of employee wage wealth at retirement: $566,443.00 Nearly 40% of those surveyed reported that care giving effected their ability to advance on the job 29% stated they had passed on a promotion due to care giving commitments Effect on a caregiver’s economical contribution to the household www.agingwithgrace.net
- 8. Who we are … a comprehensive eldercare management company offering solutions to eldercare issues and challenges. www.agingwithgrace.net Aging with Grace is your solution With just one phone call … we help identify where you are in your current caregiver situation, where you need to be and then provide the tools and resources to get you there!
- 9. By enrolling in the Aging with Grace Program , members have unlimited access to experts in the senior care field ready to answer questions and guide them and their family through the maze of eldercare options available. An experienced eldercare specialist works with you and your family to devise a plan to meet any immediate and/or long term needs. www.agingwithgrace.net How we can help
- 10. To educate the member on the options available and assists with creating a plan To coordinate the needed services To facilitate care options through the Aging with Grace Provider Network® www.agingwithgrace.net Our Mission One family at a time
- 11. Unlimited telephone access to experienced elder care specialists Access to our Members Only area on our web site Resources and links to preferred providers and information for those members who prefer to do research on their own. Member discounts for services and programs from Preferred Providers negotiated by AWG exclusively for members. Provider quality assurance and member satisfaction assurance programs Online member caregiver support group Monthly caregiver newsletter www.agingwithgrace.net Benefits of Membership
- 12. Independent and assisted living communities Home care services Adult day care services Alzheimer’s Care Other senior products and services We negotiate member discounts from Preferred Providers in the AWG Network. Some of these services include: www.agingwithgrace.net Member Discounts
- 13. MIICE - Make your medical information accessible to emergency personnel SunRx - Takes a bite out of the Medicare Part D "donut hole“ Elderlife Financial - Senior loan program structured like a line of credit BLS Advisors - Elder care financial planning services, including the Veterans' Pension Benefit MindFit - Improve your short-term memory, your reaction times, your hand-eye coordination and much more Golden DriveFit - Personalized brain fitness program designed to keep your mind active and your driving skills sharp. Value Added Programs
- 14. Individual Membership The cost to become an individual member of the Aging with Grace Network® is only $34.95 a year www.agingwithgrace.net Cost of Membership
- 15. In addition to support available by telephone ,the AWG system is designed so that a member can sit down at the computer and have access to a content rich, caregiver focused interactive web site and understand how to use it. www.agingwithgrace.net High Tech High Touch
- 16. Call 800-626-9440 Copyright © 2008 by Aging with Grace™. All rights reserved. For More Information Or visit www.agingwithgrace.net