scholarly journals Psychological Health of Informal Caregivers of Patients with Long-Term Care Needs: Effect of Caregiving Relationship Types and Formal Long-Term Care Services Use

2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
pp. 213 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kirsten Yuna Eom ◽  
Michael James Penkunas ◽  
Angelique W.M. Chan
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Health ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
Informal Caregivers ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Relationship Types ◽  
Services Use

Cross-national data on informal caregivers of older people with long-term care needs in the European population: time for a more coordinated and comparable approach

2022 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Aviad Tur-Sinai ◽  
Andrea Teti ◽  
Alexander Rommel ◽  
Valentina Hlebec ◽  
Stecy Yghemonos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Long Term Care ◽  
Informal Caregivers ◽  
European Population ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Interview Survey ◽  
European Health ◽  
European Health Interview Survey

Abstract To promote long-term care policies for older adults, accurate mapping of the often invisible and insufficiently recognized role of their informal caregivers is needed. This paper measures the prevalence of informal caregivers in the European population, illustrates current difficulties in gathering unequivocal information on this topic and deals with the scientific and policy implications of the problem. Using the European Health Interview Survey (EHIS), the European Quality of Life Survey (EQLS) and the Study on Health and Ageing in Europe (SHARE), the current difficulties in gathering unequivocal information on this topic are illustrated. In most countries, the share of informal caregivers varies, sometimes markedly, among the three surveys. As for the sex of caregivers, while confirming the well-known higher prevalence of caregivers among women than among men, large variations emerge across the three surveys in most countries in respect of the two sexes. The takeaway message of the paper is that it is urgent to promote international concerted action in gathering comprehensive informal caregiving information and/or exploring in greater depth the different intercultural understandings of informal care itself.

Informal caregivers in Chile: the equity dimension of an invisible burden

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (10) ◽  
pp. 792-799 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pablo Villalobos Dintrans
Keyword(s):  
Long Term Care ◽  
Population Aging ◽  
Large Fraction ◽  
Informal Caregivers ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Lower Income ◽  
Vicious Cycle ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Term Care

Abstract Population aging is driving a process of increase in long-term care needs in Chile and many countries around the world. In this context, this article asks about the consequences of this increase in informal caregivers, emphasizing the inequity issues arising from these changes. Using the CASEN 2017 survey, caregivers are identified and matched to people with long-term care needs. Results show that most caregivers are women, and a large fraction of them are also elderly; this is similar to what has been found previously in developed countries. Caregivers have fewer opportunities than non-caregivers, which translates into lower income-generating ability and higher poverty. The nature of these tasks creates a vicious cycle in which people get trapped with increasing needs and fewer resources to meet them. Important differences arise between caregivers and the rest of the population. Even more concerning is that these disparities are avoidable to some extent, adding an equity dimension to the problem. This emphasizes the need for the generation of policies that will support caregivers and meet their needs.

scholarly journals Longitudinal Follow-Up of Long-Term Care Planning Using PlanYourLifespan.org

2020 ◽  
pp. 073346482094306
Author(s):  
Vanessa Ramirez-Zohfeld ◽  
Anne Seltzer ◽  
Ana Ramirez ◽  
Ruqayyah Muhammad ◽  
Lee A. Lindquist
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Term Care ◽  
User Perceptions ◽  
Care Plans ◽  
Age In Place ◽  
Care Services

Many older adults wish to age-in-place but do not have long-term care plans for when they may require more assistance. PlanYourLifespan.org (PYL) is an evidence-based tool that helps older adults understand and plan for their long-term care needs. We examined the long-term effects of PYL use on user perceptions and planning of long-term care services. Individuals who previously accessed PYL were invited to complete an online, nation-wide mixed methodology survey about end-user outcomes related to PYL. Among 115 completed surveys, users found PYL helpful with long-term planning for their future needs. Over half of website users reported having conversations with others because of PYL use. However, 40% of respondents reported not having a conversation with others about their plans; common themes for barriers to planning included procrastination and a lack of immediate support needs. Although PYL helps with planning, many people are still not communicating their long-term care plans.

Patterns of long-term care services use in a suburban municipality of Japan: a population-based study

2016 ◽  
Vol 17 (5) ◽  
pp. 753-759 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayumi Igarashi ◽  
Noriko Yamamoto-Mitani ◽  
Satoru Yoshie ◽  
Katsuya Iijima
Keyword(s):  
Long Term Care ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Population Based Study ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Services Use

A Comparative Analysis of Costs to Government for Home Care and Long-term Residential Care Services, Standardized for Client Care Needs

2007 ◽  
Vol 26 (S1) ◽  
pp. 149-161 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcus J. Hollander ◽  
Neena L. Chappell
Keyword(s):  
Home Care ◽  
Residential Care ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
Lower Cost ◽  
Level Of Care ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Residential Long Term Care

ABSTRACTThis paper reports on the results of analyses using administrative data from British Columbia for 10 years from fiscal 1987/1988 to 1996/1997, inclusive, to examine the comparative costs to government of long-term home care and residential care services. The analyses used administrative data for hospital care, physician care, drugs, and home care and residential long-term care. Direct comparisons for cost and utilization data were possible, as the same care-level classification system is used in BC for home care and residential care clients. Given significant changes in the type and/or level of care of clients over time, a full-time equivalent client strategy was used to maximize the accuracy of comparisons. The findings suggest that, in general, home care can be a lower-cost alternative to residential care for clients with similar care needs. The difference in costs between home care and residential care services narrows considerably for those who change their type and/or level of care, and home care was found to be more costly than long-term institutional care for home care clients who died. The findings from this study indicate that with the appropriate substitution for residential care services, in a planned and targeted manner, home care services can be a lower-cost alternative to residential long-term care in integrated systems of care delivery that include both sets of services.

Long Term Care Needs and Personal Care Services Under Medicaid

1991 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 91-115 ◽  
Author(s):  
Howard A. Palley ◽  
Julianne S. Oktay
Keyword(s):  
Long Term Care ◽  
Personal Care ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Care Services

Maintaining a Long-Term Care Workforce: Ideas from Front Line Workers

2003 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 27-30
Author(s):  
P. Branch ◽  
Amanda Shearer
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
Front Line ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
High Turnover ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Front Line Workers

Throughout Alaska older people say that they would rather remain in their own homes and communities for the duration of their lives. A growing array of home and community based long-term care services are available to assist elders and their families as care needs increase. These include services such as personal care, respite care, delivered meals, and chore services. However, high turnover and the inability to recruit staff limit the availability of these services in many of our rural areas.

scholarly journals Caregiver Burden and Associated Factors for the Respite Care Needs among the Family Caregivers of Community Dwelling Senior Citizens in Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (11) ◽  
pp. 5873
Author(s):  
Thin Nyein Nyein Aung ◽  
Myo Nyein Aung ◽  
Saiyud Moolphate ◽  
Yuka Koyanagi ◽  
Siripen Supakankunti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Caregiver Burden ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
Respite Care ◽  
Chiang Mai ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Care Services

Background: Families are the backbone of caregiving for older adults living in communities. This is a tradition common to Thailand and many low- and middle-income countries where formal long-term care services are not so available or accessible. Therefore, population aging demands more and more young people engaging as family caregivers. Informal caregiving can become an unexpected duty for anyone anytime. However, studies measuring the burden of informal caregivers are limited. We aimed to determine the caregiver burden, both from the perspective of the caregivers as well as that of their care recipients. Method: We used the baseline survey data from a cluster randomized controlled trial providing a community integrated intermediary care (CIIC) service for seniors in Chiang Mai, Thailand, TCTR20190412004. Study participants were 867 pairs of older adults and their primary family caregivers. Descriptive analysis explored the characteristics of the caregivers and binary logistic regression identified factors influencing the caregivers’ burden. Results: The mean age of family caregivers was 55.27 ± 13.7 years and 5.5% indicated the need for respite care with Caregiver Burden Inventory (CBI) scores ≥24. The highest burden was noted in the time-dependence burden domain (25.7%). The significant associated factors affecting CBI ≥24 were as follows: caregivers older than 60 years, being female, current smokers, having diabetes, and caring for seniors with probable depression and moderate to severe dependency. Conclusions: A quarter of caregivers can have their careers disturbed because of the time consumed with caregiving. Policies to assist families and interventions, such as respite service, care capacity building, official leave for caregiving, etc., may reduce the burden of families struggling with informal care chores. Furthermore, caregiver burden measurements can be applied as a screening tool to assess long-term care needs, complementing the dependency assessment. Finally, implementation research is required to determine the effectiveness of respite care services for older people in Thailand.

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