Comments on: Elder Abuse http://scottsafetyshop.com/blog/2007/06/25/elder-abuse/ I use this blog to provide safety, self-defense, and security information, addressing topics such as domestic abuse, teen violence, and violent crime prevention. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:55:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Shannon Munford http://scottsafetyshop.com/blog/2007/06/25/elder-abuse/#comment-4148 Shannon Munford Tue, 26 Jun 2007 15:03:40 +0000 http://scottsafetyshop.com/blog/?p=192#comment-4148 Anger Management for Adult Caregivers According to the U.S. Department of Human Services more than 50 million people provide care for a chronically ill, disabled or aged family member or friend during any given year. The typical family caregiver is a 46-year-old woman caring for her widowed mother who does not live with her. She is married and employed. Approximately 60% of family caregivers are women. Stress of family caregiving for persons with dementia or Alzheimer's has been shown to impact a person’s immune system for up to three years after their caregiving ends thus increasing their chances of developing a chronic illness themselves. The inability to manage stress has a direct correlation to the ability to handle extreme emotions that can lead to anger. Family caregivers who provide care 36 or more hours weekly are more likely than non-caregivers to experience symptoms of depression, anxiety and anger. For spouses the rate is six times higher; for those caring for a parent the rate is twice as high. Financial strains also exist as social security benefits, medicaid, medicare and medi-cal may not cover mounting hospice costs. Many caregivers experience guilt as they may resent caring for their senior loved ones. This guilt is often expressed as irritability, isolation and often aggression. Effective communication, self-awareness and stress management are productive tools for preventing anger outbursts. Anger Management classes are often used as a respite for weary caregivers. www.daybreakservices.com Anger Management for Adult Caregivers
According to the U.S. Department of Human Services more than 50 million people provide care for a chronically ill, disabled or aged family member or friend during any given year.

The typical family caregiver is a 46-year-old woman caring for her widowed mother who does not live with her. She is married and employed. Approximately 60% of family caregivers are women.

Stress of family caregiving for persons with dementia or Alzheimer’s has been shown to impact a person’s immune system for up to three years after their caregiving ends thus increasing their chances of developing a chronic illness themselves.

The inability to manage stress has a direct correlation to the ability to handle extreme emotions that can lead to anger.

Family caregivers who provide care 36 or more hours weekly are more likely than non-caregivers to experience symptoms of depression, anxiety and anger. For spouses the rate is six times higher; for those caring for a parent the rate is twice as high.

Financial strains also exist as social security benefits, medicaid, medicare and medi-cal may not cover mounting hospice costs.

Many caregivers experience guilt as they may resent caring for their senior loved ones. This guilt is often expressed as irritability, isolation and often aggression.

Effective communication, self-awareness and stress management are productive tools for preventing anger outbursts.

Anger Management classes are often used as a respite for weary caregivers.

http://www.daybreakservices.com

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