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Group #6
- 1. Bethany Muir
- 2. Michelle Janzen
- 3. Alicia Voogjarv
Grandparents Caring for Their Grandchildren
Changes in family structure has led to the increasing amount of grandparents taking full responsibilty for caring for their grandchildren. Many grandparents take on the surrogate role of parents because of problems with the parent generation such as drug and alcohol abuse, financial issues, incarceration and health issues <Goodman,C., Tan, P., Erandes, P., & Silverstein, M., 2008> Studies show that caregiving grandparnts are at risk for a host of problems including poverty, social isolation, depression, and personal health issues <Minkler, M., & Fuller-Thomson, E., 1999>
The following link is a great example of the growing number of grandparents caring for grandchildren and the adversities that they face.
<http://www.yorkdispatch.com/news/ci_19205453>
Emotional Well-Being
Psychological Distress
Depressive Symptoms
Grief
Anxiety
Isolation
Frustration
Improving Emotional Well-Being
Health Concerns
The health of grandparents who care for their grandchildren is becoming increasingly a concern as the number of grandparents caring full time for their grandchildren is increasing <Goodman, C, Tan, P, Ernandes, P., Silverstein, M., 2008>. Many grandparents provide care for their grandchildren and it is often a particularly important form of family support <Hank, K., & Buber, I., 2009> however the majority of health problems studied are in those grandparents who take on the full guardianship/care of the grandchild.
Causes for Poor Health
Common Health Issues
Positive Health Benefits
Financial Concerns