Question

What are some examples of positive and negative attitudes or myths towards personal carers such as a mother, sister or friend of an individual with a disability? Provide at least three examples of each

Answer 1

1. Positive aspects of the caregiving experience include opportunities to show gratitude towards family members or friends
2. Other positive impacts include affection from care recipients, often based on prior relationships,
3. encouragement from the wider community also influences the care

Negative aspects include :

1. Feeling emotional stress from witness- ing their relatives suffering, as well as from having to deal with the unpredictability of day-to-day life.The one who pro- viding care to those with unpredictable mood changes, which may have been due to their illnesses and high levels of dependency, reported high levels of stress.
2. Socioeconomic status and family size may greatly influence the experience of caregivers. Both male and female participants living without financial means reported mon- etary struggles and little outside help (e.g. from formal ser- vices). Many juggled full-time jobs and caregiving responsibilities.
3. Another worry for caregivers may be lack of knowledge about the illness or condition at hand. Many caregivers are feared that his unfamiliarity with the diagnosis may have made the situation worse.