Caregivers appear needy and/or embarrassed because of their care giving duties Caregivers appear unable to cope/plan adequately for the future needs of their loved one Caregivers recognize that the care giving role is impacting their:
Family Friends Work Hobbies and/or Privacy and time for themselves
Caregivers are unable to lift and/or physically assist an older adult Caregivers realize that the time involved in searching for the "right answers" is not the most fruitful approach Caregivers show signs of stress:
Exhaustion Physical illness Weight loss Signs of depression Irritability
Evidence of increased tension between siblings and/or other relatives regarding the care of the older adult(s) Indications that guilt feelings or feelings of "responsibility" are prevailing over practical actions Long-distance caregivers increase their visit frequency Local caregivers increase the daily time spent in care giving duties
Family
fruitful approach