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Aging issues in the workplace. Assisting workers who provide eldercare

J L McDaniel1, B G Via

  • 1School of Nursing, Radford University, VA., USA.

AAOHN Journal : Official Journal of the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses
|May 1, 1997
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As people age, chronic disabilities increase, leading to greater reliance on family caregivers. This caregiving role can cause significant stress and illness for the caregiver, highlighting the need for support.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Occupational Health
  • Family Studies

Background:

  • Aging populations experience increased chronic disabilities, impacting self-care abilities.
  • Elderly individuals increasingly rely on their children for assistance with daily living.
  • Families are the primary providers of home-based care for older adults, with employed individuals' children frequently assuming caregiving roles.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the challenges faced by family caregivers of the elderly.
  • To identify the health impacts of caregiving on employed individuals.
  • To explore the role of occupational health nurses in supporting employee caregivers.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on aging, disability, and caregiving.
  • Analysis of family caregiving statistics.

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  • Examination of caregiver stress and health outcomes.

    • Main Results:

    • Caregiving for elderly relatives is a significant responsibility, often undertaken by adult children of employees.
    • The caregiving experience presents both positive and negative aspects for the caregiver.
    • Caregiving is associated with psychological stress and can lead to physical illness in the long term.

    Conclusions:

    • Occupational health nurses are crucial in supporting employee caregivers.
    • Interventions can help protect caregivers' health and connect them with necessary resources.
    • Proactive support for family caregivers can mitigate negative health consequences and improve recipient care.