Caring for Dependent Elders. Overloading Family Caregivers

This study aims to evaluate the overload of family caregivers. Analyzing the relationship between the degree of dependence of the dependent elderly and the level of overload of family caregivers is important to reflect on the importance of informal support. It is in the family that the first line of...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores: Pereira, Sofia, Duque, Eduardo
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2017
País:Brasil
Institución:Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUC-SP)
Repositorio:Revista Kairós (Online)
Idioma:portugués
español
OAI Identifier:oai:ojs.pkp.sfu.ca:article/33492
Acceso en línea:https://revistas.pucsp.br/index.php/kairos/article/view/2176-901X.2017v20i1p187-202
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Dependent elderly
Family Caregivers
Overload.
Idosos dependentes
Cuidadores Familiares
Sobrecarga.
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Sumario:This study aims to evaluate the overload of family caregivers. Analyzing the relationship between the degree of dependence of the dependent elderly and the level of overload of family caregivers is important to reflect on the importance of informal support. It is in the family that the first line of support is found, where the constant provision of care leads to an increase in the burden on caregivers, causing different problems and needs.Keywords: Dependent elderly; Family Caregivers; Overload.