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Emerging Trends in Family Caregiving Using the Life Course Perspective: Preparing Health Educators for an Aging Society.
- Source :
- American Journal of Health Education; May/Jun2016, Vol. 47 Issue 3, p176-197, 22p
- Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- Background:As life expectancy and morbidity related to chronic disease increase, the baby boomers will be called upon to provide care to aging members of their family or to be care recipients themselves.Purpose:Through the theoretical lens of the life course perspective, this review of the literature provides insight into what characteristics of baby boomers separate them from previous caregiving cohorts and how these characteristics will affect family caregiving.Methods:A systematic process to identify literature was completed using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines.Results:Findings suggest multiple emerging trends related to caregiving, including (1) increasing use of digital technology for information gathering and support, (2) more diversity among caregivers and care recipients, (3) strained finances and loss of entitlements, (4) more complex care and care management, (5) demand for public policies related to caregiving, and (6) balancing work, family, chronic disease, and caregiving.Discussion:Examining the literature related to family caregiving and baby boomers through a life course perspective offers a unique and more complete understanding of emerging trends related to chronic disease management.Translation to Health Education Practice:These emerging trends offer health educators implications for strategies and best practices intended to support those involved in family caregiving. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- CHRONIC disease treatment
HOME nursing
SERVICES for caregivers
LIFE change events
HEALTH policy
HEALTH education
CAREGIVERS
SYSTEMATIC reviews
INTERNET
FAMILIES
BURDEN of care
HEALTH status indicators
CULTURAL pluralism
HEALTH literacy
AGING
LONGEVITY
SOCIAL role change
THEMATIC analysis
INFORMATION-seeking behavior
ETHNIC groups
FAMILY relations
PSYCHOLOGICAL adaptation
ELDER care
TELEMEDICINE
DISEASE management
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 19325037
- Volume :
- 47
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- American Journal of Health Education
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 115010537
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/19325037.2016.1158674