In this final stage, the care recipient has adapted to living at home with the help of the family caregiver.
😯 The caregiver has also eased into their role as they fulfil medical check-ups and daily activities. While they become more confident, they are also becoming increasingly aware of the restrictions placed on their lifestyle due to caregiving.
❤️ Familial support should step in and provide sufficient rests and breaks for the main caregiver. This can help re-energise them.
References
Cameron, J. I., & Gignac, M. A. (2008). “Timing It Right”: A conceptual framework for
addressing the support needs of family caregivers to stroke survivors from the
hospital to the home. Patient education and counseling, 70(3), 305-314.
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