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1. Perceived Challenges Associated with Care of Older Adults by Family Care-givers and Implications for Social Workers in South-east Nigeria.

Author

Ebimgbo, Samuel O., Chukwu, Ngozi E., Onalu, Chinyere E., and Okoye, Uzoma O.

Subjects
*ELDER care, *ADULT care services, *CAREGIVERS, *SOCIAL work with older people, *SOCIAL skills
Abstract

The present study sought complex, comprehensive understanding and insight on challenges of care-giving to older adults by using qualitative approach. Forty care-givers aged 23 and above living in Nnewi, south-east Nigeria participated in the study. Focus Group Discussion was used to collect data from the participants. The collected data were analysed in themes and the results revealed that family care-givers undergo stress, lack of finance, insufficient time for themselves and negative attitudes of older adults towards them. Social work professionals are required to teach family care-givers essential social skills in providing care and support for older adults. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2019

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