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Title: | The daily life of informal caregivers of elderly |
Other Titles: | O quotidiano dos cuidadores informais de idosos La vida cotidiana de los cuidadores informales de ancianos |
Authors: | Gemito, Maria Laurência |
Editors: | Lopes, M. J. |
Keywords: | Home nursing Family Elderly |
Issue Date: | Aug-2015 |
Abstract: | Objectives: To identify the reasons why the informal caregivers to take care of the elderly;
to identify enjoyed support and the problems/needs senses. Methods: A descriptive, exploratory
and cross study. The sample was 366 informal caregivers of the elderly residents
in the District of Évora (Alentejo). Applied a questionnaire, which identified the reasons
that led to cohabitation, the difficulties experienced by caregivers, experienced changes
in their health and support they receive. Results: Most caregivers are women, with a
mean age of 54 years. The main reason of care was elderly disease. These caregivers have
changed in relaxation and leisure activities, on the organization of day-to-day and
on economic aspects. They receive support from health institutions, social security and
firemen’s. Conclusions: Family is the support in the disease, despite the difficulties, particularly
in relaxation and leisure activities, organization of day-to-day and economic
matters. They requested support in healthcare, transportation and economic aid. |
URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/10174/16471 |
Type: | article |
Appears in Collections: | CICTS - Publicações - Artigos em Revistas Internacionais Com Arbitragem Científica
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