Between freedom and reclusion: social support as a quality-of-life component in the family caregiver-dependent person binomial

Abstract

This is a qualitative study which uses Grounded Theory as its methodological framework and Symbolic

Profile of family caregivers of elderly at home

“…An interesting fact reported in the literature [14][15] is that in many situations the average age of caregivers, usually close to or the same as the elderly, or are elderly independent youth caring for the elderly dependent. In this context, our results corroborate other studies, since 10,14,16,18,[20][21][22] also identified an average age of caregivers over 50 years old. This could be explained, at least in part, to be, in many cases, the caregiver spouse.…”

Informal Hospice Caregiving: The Toll on Quality of Life

“…This change may result from the perception of waning support from one's social network or from inadequate seeking or accepting of help from others when needed. Our results provide strong support for efforts by hospices to continue to develop and improve interventions that help caregivers utilize coping strategies, such as seeking social support to help maintain their quality of life, a technique that is useful for caregivers of non-terminal and terminal patients alike (Bocchi & Angelo, 2008;Raleigh et al, 2006). Decreased emotional quality of life is likely partially attributable to impending loss of a loved one and the probable deteriorating condition of the patient.…”

“…another area, each is a unique contributor to overall quality of life (Bocchi & Angelo, 2008). An essential feature of the construct of quality of life is also that it is a subjective judgment of well-being rather than an externally imposed measure (Bernhard, Lowy, Mathys, Herrmann, & Hurny, 2003).…”

Job and housework during radiotherapy: Comparisons between leaving out activities and disease treatment

“…Bocchi and Angelo [24] highlight the importance of support from the health team and also to family caregivers, not just for the patient, due to this important role in the routine of the patient.…”