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| - | Many adult children feel the need to give back to their parents; that caregiving is their duty. Actively choosing to take on the caregiver role is one of the most powerful detriments of positive outcomes.<ref name="TARLOW">Tarlow B., Wisniski S., Belle S., Rubert M., Ory M., Gallagher-Thompson (2004). Positive aspects of caregving. Research on Aging 26(4)p.429.</ref>. In any regard, being able to provide for someone who has taken care of you is something most caregivers take pride in and feel good about. Caregiving is often a time in which the caregiver leans more about them self; helping foster new insights to the self and others <ref>Lopez , Lopez, & Crespo 2005, p.81-94</ref>. This outcome can positively influence and strengthen relationships within the caregiver’s outer social networks. Furthermore, because the individual is challenged in new ways, it allows them a chance to learn about them self, in ways that would not other wise be explored. This can lead to an increased ability to handle and cope with stressors effectively in other domains of their life.<ref name="CONNELL">Connell C., Janevic M., Gallant M.,(2001).The cost have caring: impact of dementia on family caregivers. Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neurology 14, 178.</ref> | + | Many adult children feel the need to give back to their parents; that caregiving is their duty. Actively choosing to take on the caregiver role is one of the most powerful detriments of positive outcomes.<ref name="TARLOW">Tarlow B., Wisniski S., Belle S., Rubert M., Ory M., Gallagher-Thompson (2004). Positive aspects of caregving. Research on Aging 26(4)p.429.</ref>. In any regard, being able to provide for someone who has taken care of you is something most caregivers take pride in and feel good about. Caregiving is often a time in which the caregiver leans more about them self; helping foster new insights to the self and others.<ref name="LOPEZ"> Lopez , Lopez, & Crespo 2005, p.81-94.</ref>. This outcome can positively influence and strengthen relationships within the caregiver’s outer social networks. Furthermore, because the individual is challenged in new ways, it allows them a chance to learn about them self, in ways that would not other wise be explored. This can lead to an increased ability to handle and cope with stressors effectively in other domains of their life.<ref name="CONNELL">Connell C., Janevic M., Gallant M.,(2001).The cost have caring: impact of dementia on family caregivers. Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neurology 14, 178.</ref> |
| Intimacy is also increased through caregiving. There is a level of intimacy and closeness that if often unattainable without taking on such a role. It’s the result of selfless devotion to another. This type of relationship can be very rewarding for a spouse and for adult children, allowing them to know their parents better than ever before (See video of caregiver ).<videoflash>IvAX5xlmdbc&feature=related </videoflash> . | Intimacy is also increased through caregiving. There is a level of intimacy and closeness that if often unattainable without taking on such a role. It’s the result of selfless devotion to another. This type of relationship can be very rewarding for a spouse and for adult children, allowing them to know their parents better than ever before (See video of caregiver ).<videoflash>IvAX5xlmdbc&feature=related </videoflash> . | ||
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| ==Satisfaction through Caregiving== | ==Satisfaction through Caregiving== | ||
| - | Most caregivers claim that above all, caring for a loved one gives their life meaning and purpose.<ref name="CONNELL" />This is the most important impact as it can compensate for negative feelings and make the experience worthwhile. Most caregivers also state that it helps them to better appreciate their life.<ref name="TARLOW" />. When one sees an ill relative nearing the end of their life or slowly becoming immobile it can spark great feelings of gratitude for their current health. This feeling of awareness can potentially lead to greater positive effects by forcing an individual to care for their own health much more seriously. | + | Most caregivers claim that above all, caring for a loved one gives their life meaning and purpose.<ref name="CONNELL" />.This is the most important impact as it can compensate for negative feelings and make the experience worthwhile. Most caregivers also state that it helps them to better appreciate their life.<ref name="TARLOW" />. When one sees an ill relative nearing the end of their life or slowly becoming immobile it can spark great feelings of gratitude for their current health. This feeling of awareness can potentially lead to greater positive effects by forcing an individual to care for their own health much more seriously. |
| - | In one study on satisfaction attained through caregiving, Cohen and colleagues found that 73% of those surveyed claimed they could find one positive aspect of caregiving.<ref name="COHEN">Cohen A., Colantanio A. & Vernich L. (2002). Positive aspects of caregiving: rounding out the caregiver experience. Int J Geriatric Psychiatry, 17, p184-188.</ref>. Therefore, the majority of caregivers do find something positive about their experience. The study found that there are specific areas that provide greatest caregiver satisfaction. Among these areas the most satisfying element was companionship followed by the feelings of fulfillment. Caregiving can give meaning to ones life, and the process of making a difference in another’s life can be very rewarding. In turn, this feeling of fulfillment can give way to an increase in motivation | + | In one study on satisfaction attained through caregiving, Cohen and colleagues found that 73% of those surveyed claimed they could find one positive aspect of caregiving.<ref name="COHEN">Cohen A., Colantanio A. & Vernich L. (2002). Positive aspects of caregiving: rounding out the caregiver experience. Int J Geriatric Psychiatry, 17, p184-188.</ref>. Therefore, the majority of caregivers do find something positive about their experience. The study found that there are specific areas that provide greatest caregiver satisfaction. Among these areas the most satisfying element was companionship followed by the feelings of fulfillment. Caregiving can give meaning to ones life, and the process of making a difference in another’s life can be very rewarding. In turn, this feeling of fulfillment can give way to an increase in motivation.<ref name="COHEN" />. |
| - | Caregivers also reported pure enjoyment as being satisfying as well as the sense of responsibility | + | Caregivers also reported pure enjoyment as being satisfying as well as the sense of responsibility.<ref name="CONNELL" />.Having a duty and obligation tends to make them feel a sense of importance. Lastly caregivers take satisfaction from the feeling of being appreciated .The reciprocation of gratitude can have powerful positive effects.<ref name="LOPEZ" />. |
| ==Notes and References== | ==Notes and References== | ||
| <references/> | <references/> | ||
| <ref>Tarlow ,Wisniski, Belle, Rubert , Ory & Gallagher-Thompson 2004p.430/ref>. | <ref>Tarlow ,Wisniski, Belle, Rubert , Ory & Gallagher-Thompson 2004p.430/ref>. | ||
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Group #16
- 1. Chelsea Mercier
- 2. Kristin Prentice
- 3. Molly Ziraldo
Caring for An Aging Relative
Most research in this field focuses largely on the negative, but what are the positive effects of such a role. Until recently this alternate view of cargiving was not given much attention, however it is now seeing a rise in popularity as a better understanding of the caregiver experience is needed. Caring for an aging relative can bring many positive feelings into ones life, which can help compensate for the stress that can also be felt[1]. There is also new research showing cognitive effects on brain development. These findings on lasting positive neural effects are helping to shed new light on the role of caregiving.
The Relationship
Many adult children feel the need to give back to their parents; that caregiving is their duty. Actively choosing to take on the caregiver role is one of the most powerful detriments of positive outcomes.[2]. In any regard, being able to provide for someone who has taken care of you is something most caregivers take pride in and feel good about. Caregiving is often a time in which the caregiver leans more about them self; helping foster new insights to the self and others.[3]. This outcome can positively influence and strengthen relationships within the caregiver’s outer social networks. Furthermore, because the individual is challenged in new ways, it allows them a chance to learn about them self, in ways that would not other wise be explored. This can lead to an increased ability to handle and cope with stressors effectively in other domains of their life.[4]
Intimacy is also increased through caregiving. There is a level of intimacy and closeness that if often unattainable without taking on such a role. It’s the result of selfless devotion to another. This type of relationship can be very rewarding for a spouse and for adult children, allowing them to know their parents better than ever before (See video of caregiver ). .
Satisfaction through Caregiving
Most caregivers claim that above all, caring for a loved one gives their life meaning and purpose.[4].This is the most important impact as it can compensate for negative feelings and make the experience worthwhile. Most caregivers also state that it helps them to better appreciate their life.[2]. When one sees an ill relative nearing the end of their life or slowly becoming immobile it can spark great feelings of gratitude for their current health. This feeling of awareness can potentially lead to greater positive effects by forcing an individual to care for their own health much more seriously. In one study on satisfaction attained through caregiving, Cohen and colleagues found that 73% of those surveyed claimed they could find one positive aspect of caregiving.[5]. Therefore, the majority of caregivers do find something positive about their experience. The study found that there are specific areas that provide greatest caregiver satisfaction. Among these areas the most satisfying element was companionship followed by the feelings of fulfillment. Caregiving can give meaning to ones life, and the process of making a difference in another’s life can be very rewarding. In turn, this feeling of fulfillment can give way to an increase in motivation.[5]. Caregivers also reported pure enjoyment as being satisfying as well as the sense of responsibility.[4].Having a duty and obligation tends to make them feel a sense of importance. Lastly caregivers take satisfaction from the feeling of being appreciated .The reciprocation of gratitude can have powerful positive effects.[3].
Notes and References
- ↑ Breach, Jackson, Schulz & Yee 2000, p.259.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Tarlow B., Wisniski S., Belle S., Rubert M., Ory M., Gallagher-Thompson (2004). Positive aspects of caregving. Research on Aging 26(4)p.429.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Lopez , Lopez, & Crespo 2005, p.81-94.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Connell C., Janevic M., Gallant M.,(2001).The cost have caring: impact of dementia on family caregivers. Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neurology 14, 178.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Cohen A., Colantanio A. & Vernich L. (2002). Positive aspects of caregiving: rounding out the caregiver experience. Int J Geriatric Psychiatry, 17, p184-188.
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