Topic: Gerontology Caregiving
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Caregiving Research Essay
Graded Assignment: Research Essay on Caregiving- Opportunities and Stresses
Being a caregiver for a disabled or ill spouse or loved one can cause considerable stress. But it also allows for opportunities to deepen relationships and to experience new things.
Research caregiver stresses and benefits and answer the following questions:
(1) What techniques and support can help a caregiver relieve stress and provide better care?
(2) Do support groups help caregivers increase their coping skills?
(3) What are some of the benefits of being a caregiver?
(4) Do you think you would make a good caregiver?
Address these questions by referencing textbook readings, accessing the Coastline Virtual Library, using other on-line resources, or newspaper and journal articles.
NOTE THAT THIS IS A RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT. YOU MUST CITE TO THREE SOURCES OUTSIDE YOUR TEXTBOOK TO SUPPORT YOUR ESSAY. The essay should be about 4 pages long.