Caregivers

Schulz et al (2017), asserts that neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer and related diseases among the seniors are progressive. They result to decline in cognitive, social and physical functioning. Some of the symptoms of these conditions include behavioral and psychological symptoms. As these conditions progresses, the caregiving responsibilities increase. Some of these responsibilities include advocacy, emotional and social support and hand on assistance on most of the work. Other responsibilities include provision of safety, quality life, medical care and management of behavioral symptoms for the aged. Successful caregiving involves the use of servant leadership as the caregivers are expected to offer service to the aged during this stage of life. Caregivers tend to use multi-component interventions which tend to focus on the caregivers of the individuals at the disease stage with a combination of approaches that meets the unmet needs of the aged.

According to Sciubba, (2014), advocacy for the aged is one of the most important aspects of a more understanding of framing differences and power relations within the global civil society. The author claims that the aging process itself posses unique and varying challenges across all age cohorts and in various parts of the world. Therefore, different age cohorts and varying places have a differing social safety net. The degree to which these advocacy networks represent the aged is determined by the way these groups frame their issues. However, most of the advocating groups are currently suggesting that there is the emergence of the transitional advocacy network among the aging. Most of the advocacy of the aging is carried out by a group who campaign using collective action frames. These frames include diagnostic, motivational as well as prognostic frames. Through the use of these collective frames, the advocacy groups are able to increase their network’s reach. They also get the opportunity to resonance with various stakeholders.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

References

Sciubba, J. D. (2014). Framing and power in aging advocacy. Social Movement Studies, 13(4), 465-481.

Schulz, R., Eden, J., & National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. (2016). Programs and Supports for Family Caregivers of Older Adults.