Write a paper introducing the informal caregiving in the US, the challenges faced by the family caregivers, existing policies to support them, and your recommendations (policies) on how we should support family caregivers. I
Write a paper introducing the informal caregiving in the US, the challenges faced by the family caregivers, existing policies to support them, and your recommendations (policies) on how we should support family caregivers. I
November 24, 2020 Comments Off on Write a paper introducing the informal caregiving in the US, the challenges faced by the family caregivers, existing policies to support them, and your recommendations (policies) on how we should support family caregivers. I Uncategorized Assignment-helpThe PBS movie “caring for mom and dad” highlights several adult children’s experiences as they work and care for parents who are dealing with strokes, dementia, and other health challenges as they age. The purpose of this assignment is to enhance your understanding of the role of family caregivers in the US, the challenges faced by them, and policies to support them. This assignment requires you to watch and critically reflect on the documentary and submit an individual written reflection individually. You will write a paper introducing the informal caregiving in the US, the challenges faced by the family caregivers, existing policies to support them, and your recommendations (policies) on how we should support family caregivers. I will be looking for evidence of careful and critical thought about the issues discussed in your reflection. You are also welcome to draw upon relevant personal or familial experiences. The general structure of your reflection should look as follows:1. Title pageTitle of the project and student’s full names, major, and department/college/school.2. BackgroundThis section will provide a general understanding of population aging and the role of family caregiving in the US. In this section, you should discuss the following issues:Give an overview of the state of population aging in the United States (e.g., percentage of the population age 60 and over, anticipated growth of the older population, etc.).Introduce the concept of family caregiving and discuss how common is informal caregiving in the US. Also, discuss the economic value of informal caregiving and why informal caregiving is important in the US.3. Reflection on the movieWhat is the movie about? What is the key message provided by the documentary? What was the most unforgettable scene or moment of the movie for you? What are some of the positives aspects of caregiving (for care provider) discussed in the movie? What are some of the challenges faced by informal caregivers discussed in the documentary?4. Existing and proposed policies for supporting family caregiversThis section will provide a general understanding of the current policies in the US to support family caregivers. Laying out your arguments as to why we need to support informal caregivers, provide two policy level changes on how family caregivers could be supported to help them navigate family conflicts and continue to work as they care for their loved ones? Also, discuss how family caregivers may benefit from these policies. Note this should be related to the challenges pointed out in the previous paragraph. If there was any aspect of family caregiving in India (presented during the case study presentation) that could be applied to foster the caregiving experience in the U.S., you are welcome to include that.