L28: Care And Carers Flashcards
What is the definition of care
A set of talks including personal hygiene, continence management, help eating, help mobility, advice, personal assistance, shopping etc
What is the definition of a carer
A person who proves long term help to a disabled person
What are the 3 types of carers
Family carers
Paid carers
Staff carers
What is the types of care
Informal: related to friends and family
Formal: related to staff or paid carers
Who are staff carers
People who work in the social care sector:
Nursing homes
Domicillary care agencies
Paid personal assistances
What are support available for carers
Financial support Respite care Domiciliary support Social and psychological interventions National caring with confidence training programme
What does respite care involve
Families to continue domestic routines, overcome social isolation, continue empolyment
What are the example fo respite care
Daycare at centres
Social clubs
Day hospitals
Overnight breaks
What is domicilary support
Support for someone caring at home
Examples of domicilary support
Meals on wheels
Home help
What is a warrior carer
A term that is used to care for people and use their skills
What are the problems with staff care
Abuse
Neglect
What are the challenges to a carer who is a partner/spouse
Insuffienct information Changes in employment and income Change in relationship Family responsibility Stress in early stages of disability
Impacts on the family when you care for a child
More time consuming Costly Limited employment to the family Stigmatisation of parents for creating that child Burden for families
Impact on siblings when caring for a disabled child
Sibling becomes part of the shared family business for the caring of the disabled child
