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95-458: [REDACTED] Look up granny in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Granny is a term and nickname for a grandmother, a female grandparent , and may refer to: Characters [ edit ] Granny (Beverly Hillbillies character) , a character on The Beverly Hillbillies television series, played by Irene Ryan Granny (Looney Tunes) ,

190-501: A Looney Tunes character Granny Goodness , a Superman villainess George "Granny" Grantham, a character from the Stephen King novella Blockade Billy Granny character created by cartoonist Buck Brown for Playboy Fictional works [ edit ] Granny (film) , a 2003 Russian drama film Granny or GrannyX , a 1997 adventure video game The Granny , a 1995 American horror comedy film Granny ,

285-494: A disease , or a mental disorder . Typical duties of a caregiver might include taking care of someone who has a chronic illness or disease; managing medications or talking to doctors and nurses on someone's behalf; helping to bathe or dress someone who is frail or disabled; or taking care of household chores, meals, or processes both formal and informal documentations related to health for someone who cannot do these things alone. With an aging population in all developed societies,

380-436: A family member , a trained professional or another individual. Depending on culture there may be various members of the family engaged in care. The concept can be important in attachment theory as well as in family law , for example in guardianship and child custody . A person may need care due to loss of health, loss of memory , the onset of illness, an incident (or risk) of falling , anxiety or depression, grief , or

475-696: A "great-great-grandfather" would be the "second great-grandfather", and a "great-great-great-grandfather" would be a third great-grandfather, and so on. This system is used by some genealogical websites such as Geni . One may also use cardinal numbers for numbering greats, for example, great-great-great-grandmother becomes 3×-great-grandmother. Individuals who share the same great-grandparents but are not siblings or first cousins are "second cousins" to each other, as second cousins have grandparents who are siblings. Similarly, "third cousins" would have great-grandparents who are siblings, and "fourth cousins" would have great-great-grandparents who are siblings. The use of

570-567: A 2021 systematic review of the literature found caregivers of patients in nursing homes with dementia do not have sufficient tools or clinical guidance for behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) along with medication use. At the same time simple measures like talking to people about their interests can improve the quality of life for care home residents living with dementia. A programme showed that such simple measures reduced residents' agitation and depression. They also needed fewer GP visits and hospital admissions, which also meant that

665-485: A chronic illness or a supporter who influences the self-care behaviors of another person. Couples often form an interdependent relationship that is linked to their health. The close dynamics of these relationships can influence self-care behavior and transform it from a self-centered behavior to a relationship-centered behavior. Adopting a relationship-centered mindset can lead to enhanced motivation for both partners to carry out self-care behaviors and support one another in

760-668: A common pair is pake and beppe. Northern Chinese people often use laolao and laoye , while Mandarin -speaking Southerners often use wài pó (外婆, mother's mother) and wài gōng (外公, mother's father), to refer to maternal grandparents; paternal grandparents usually are called nǎi nai (奶奶, father's mother) and yé yé (爷爷, father's father). In the Philippines , grandparents are called lolo (grandfather) and lola (grandmother). Languages and cultures with more specific kinship terminology than English may distinguish between paternal grandparents and maternal grandparents. For example, in

855-470: A direct and clear role in relation to the raising, care and nurture of children . Grandparents are second-degree relatives to their grandchildren and share 25% genetic overlap. A step-grandparent can be the step-parent of the parent or the step-parent's parent or the step-parent's step-parent (though technically this might be called a step-step-grandparent). The various words for grandparents at times may also be used to refer to any elderly person, especially

950-404: A disabling condition. A fundamental part of giving care is being a good communicator with the person getting care. Care is given with respect for the dignity of the person receiving care. The carer remains in contact with the primary health care provider, often a doctor or nurse, and helps the person receiving care make decisions about their health and matters affecting their daily life. In

1045-529: A doctor will advise the care giver on how to do this. The caregiver should watch for changes in a person's mental condition, including becoming unhappy, withdrawn, less interested, confused, or otherwise not as healthy as they have been. In all monitoring, the caregiver's duty is to take notes of anything unusual and share it with the doctor. There is a link between mental health and physical health and mind–body interventions may increase physical health by improving mental health. These practices seek to improve

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1140-461: A general overhaul of family laws in France. Thus, the lineage-based vision of grandparents in the 18th century was succeeded by the "indulgent grandparent" vision in the centuries that followed. This is reflected in the institutionalization of visits and vacations with grandparents, the use of tu (informal "you") by grandchildren to address grandparents, which developed gradually in the 19th century,

1235-451: A grandparent, or the grandparents of a parent, are called the same names as grandparents (grandfather/-mother, grandpa/-ma, granddad/-ma, etc.) with the prefix great- added, with an additional great- added for each additional generation. One's great-grandparent's parents would be "great-great-grandparents". To avoid a proliferation of "greats" when discussing genealogical trees, one may also use ordinals instead of multiple "greats"; thus

1330-413: A huge sum in the national economy. In most parts, the economic contribution or quantification of home care providers is not accounted for. However, along with the unseen and unaccounted for economic contribution, the work toll and the loss of opportunity and the physical and mental burnout is also substantial. Sometimes to provide for sick individuals proves to be both a huge physical and mental strain. In

1425-671: A meal with others. People who have trouble eating may appreciate assisted feeding from their caregiver. Depending on the situation, a caregiver, patient, and physician may decide to forgo any dietary restrictions such as a low sodium diet and feed the person what they enjoy eating despite the health consequences if that seems preferable and more beneficial over using appetite stimulants. Self-care has been defined as "a process of maintaining health through health promoting practices and managing illness". Self-care may be performed for several reasons, whether in response to disease or injury, to manage chronic conditions, to maintain health, or for

1520-704: A negative impact on grandparents' physical and emotional health. For example, taking care of grandchildren can reduce grandparents' own time for self-care such as missing their medical appointments. Therefore, they are likely to have a higher chance to suffer from physical health issues. In the US, compared with those who do not take care of their grandchildren, grandparents who are involved in childcare are more likely to have poor physical conditions, such as heart disease, hypertension or body pain. Besides physical health issues, grandparents are also likely to have emotional issues. To be more specific, raising young children again could be

1615-493: A patient and disease has proved to be an important factor in improving clinical outcomes. Specifically, family-focused caregivers providing supportive interventions can help to improve the self-care behaviors of patients with various different diseases. When patients were asked to describe the influence of family or caregiver support, they stressed the critical role these supporters played in remaining on track with their medications, dietary choices, and exercise behaviors. Despite

1710-445: A patient is using an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) and give instructions about the circumstances in which leaving it activated would be contrary to the patient's goals. An ICD is a device designed to prevent cardiac arrhythmia in heart patients. This is a life saving device for people who have a goal to live for a long time, but at the end of life it is recommended that the caregiver discuss deactivating this device with

1805-418: A person's quality of life by helping them socialize with others, keep friendships , do hobbies , and enjoy whatever physical exercise is appropriate. Caregivers encourage people to leave their homes for the health benefits of the resulting physical and mental activity. Depending on a person's situation, a walk through their own neighborhood or a visit to a park may require planning or have risks, but it

1900-464: A positive or negative impact on child development. On the one hand, previous research suggests that children and adolescents who have a close relationship with their grandparents tend to have better well-being, experience fewer emotional problems, and demonstrate fewer problematic behaviours. They are also more academically engaged and are more likely to help others. On the other hand, there are also research studies indicating that grandparent involvement

1995-399: A psychiatric disorder can be subject to violence. Elderly caregivers appear to be at particular risk. Respite can provide a much needed temporary break from the often exhausting challenges faced by the family caregiver. Respite is the service most often requested by family caregivers, yet it is in critically short supply, inaccessible, or unaffordable regardless of the age or disability of

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2090-411: A real difference in their loved one's quality of life. There are many support groups and resources available for family members and caregivers of people with dementia. Such groups can provide emotional support as well as practical advice on how to best care for someone with the condition. Caregivers need to remember that they too need support in dealing with their feelings about the situation and that it

2185-458: A sleep schedule, and arranging for a quiet place to sleep. Caregivers are recommended to help people find alternatives to using appetite stimulants or food supplements high in food energy . These treatments are not proven to provide benefit over alternatives but they do increase the risk of various health problems. One alternative to using appetite stimulants is to provide social support, as many people are more comfortable eating when sharing

2280-535: A spin-off from the Cuddles and Dimples strip in the British Dandy comic Granny , a 1994 novel by Anthony Horowitz People [ edit ] Granny Alston or Hallam Newton Egerton Alston (1908–1985), English cricketer Grantland Rice (1880–1954), American sportswriter Granny D or Doris Haddock (1910–2010), American political activist Other uses [ edit ] Granny (orca) ,

2375-629: A stressful and overwhelming experience and thus results in different kinds of negative emotions such as anxiety or depression. In addition to physical and emotional issues, grandparents who are involved in caring for their grandchildren can also suffer socially. For instance, grandparents will be forced to limit their social activities so as to care for their grandchildren. By doing so, grandparents become more isolated from their social relations. Taking care of grandchildren also means more responsibilities, grandparents would fear for their grandchildren's future well-being because of their disability and death in

2470-683: A strong preference to live together and keep frequent contact with family members because most of them are immigrants or first-generation born in the US, they are more likely to live and function as a unit. Grandparents in Latino culture also play important roles in stabilizing the family unit as family leaders. Although Caucasian grandparents are less likely to raise their grandchildren, they have more cognitive or physical burdens of taking care of grandchildren compared with other ethnic groups, mainly because their caregiver roles are less normative, and they rely more on remote or companionate parenting styles. On

2565-790: A third live in a household consisting of two parents and a grandparent. Likewise, more than 40% of grandparents across 11 European countries care for their grandchildren in the absence of the parents. In Britain, around 63% of grandparents care for their grandchildren who are under 16 years old. Grandparent involvement is also common in Eastern societies. For instance, 48% of grandparents in Hong Kong reported that they are taking care of their grandchildren. In China, around 58% of Chinese grandparents who are aged 45 or older are involved in childcare. In Singapore, 40% of children from birth to three years old are cared by their grandparents and this percentage

2660-525: A way that matches their needs. If the caregiving plan calls for a check on the home, then typically this includes checking that the floor is free from hazards which could cause a falling , has temperature control which suits the person getting care, and has faucets and knobs which suit the users. To reduce risk of any major problem, smoke detectors should be put in place and appropriate physical security measures taken for home safety. For some diseases, such as advanced cancer, there may be no treatment of

2755-525: Is associated with more hyperactivity and peer difficulties among young children. In other words, children who are cared for by their grandparents can have more interpersonal relationship problems. Also, children who are under the care of their grandparents have poorer health outcomes such as obesity, and more injuries due to low safety awareness. Since taking care of grandchildren could be a highly demanding job that requires constant energy and time devotion, grandparental involvement in child raising could have

2850-441: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Grandparent In cases where parents are unwilling or unable to provide adequate care for their children (e.g., financial obstacles, marriage problems, illness or death ), grandparents often take on the role of primary caregivers . Even when this is not the case, and particularly in traditional cultures , grandparents often have

2945-528: Is expected that a caregiver would notice changes in breathing, and that if a doctor advised a caregiver to watch for something, then the caregiver should be able to follow the doctor's instructions in monitoring the person. Some people receiving care require that the caregiver monitor their body temperature . If this needs to be done, a doctor will advise the caregiver on how to use a thermometer . For people who need blood pressure monitoring, blood glucose monitoring , or other specific health monitoring, then

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3040-465: Is good to do so when possible. Depending on a person's situation, it may be useful for them to meet others also getting similar care services. Many places offer exercise groups to join. Social clubs may host hobby groups for art classes, social outings, or to play games. For elderly people there may be senior clubs which organize day trips. Caregivers help people have a healthy diet . This help might include giving nutrition suggestions based on

3135-451: Is important to talk with a doctor if there are any concerns that someone may be suffering from elder abuse. Trainings about dementia are also available for family members and caregivers . These trainings provide information about the condition, how it affects different people differently, and techniques for providing care to a person with dementia. Caregivers can also join support groups in order to share their experiences and further develop

3230-1107: Is limited, and welfare payment is low, grandparents provide more intensive childcare. In Singapore, the grandparent caregiver tax relief was established in 2004, which enables working parents (Singapore citizens with children age 12 and below) whose children are being cared for by unemployed grandparents to receive income tax relief of 3,000 Singaporean dollars. There are different types of grandparental involvement, including nonresident grandparents, co-resident grandparents, grandparent-maintained household, and custodial grandparents. Grandparents have different functions in child development. Not only do they provide instrumental support such as picking grandchildren up from school or feeding them, but they also offer emotional support. Furthermore, grandparents protect children from being impacted by negative circumstances, such as harsh parenting, poor economic status, and single-parent families. In addition to providing support, grandparents can also help grandchildren with their schoolwork or teach them values that are integral to their society. Grandparents can have

3325-487: Is most often caused by difficulty swallowing. This symptom is common in people after a stroke , people with Parkinson's disease or who have multiple sclerosis , and people with dementia . The most common way to help people with trouble swallowing is to change the texture of their food to be softer. Another way is to use special eating equipment to make it easier for the person to eat. In some situations, caregivers can be supportive by providing assisted feeding in which

3420-430: Is no longer necessary. Screenings which would be indicated at other times of life, like colonoscopy , breast cancer screening , prostate cancer screening , bone density screening, and other tests may not be reasonable to have for a person at the end of life who would not take treatment for these conditions and who would only be disturbed to learn they had them. It can be the caregivers place to have conversations about

3515-602: Is not a necessary responsibility of grandparents. Grandparents taking care of their grandchildren is often caused by involuntary events or crisis, and it is more like a solution to a problem, not an initiative desire, which is a distinct difference from that in China. For example, grandparents in the USA often take care of their grandchildren when their adult children get into troubles such as substance abuse, incarceration or parental death. Differences also exist in different ethnicities in

3610-538: Is okay to ask for help from others. Caregivers can help people understand and respond to changes in their behavior. Caregivers are recommended to help people find alternatives to using sleep medication when possible. Sleeping medications do not provide a lot of benefit to most people and have side effects including causing memory problems and confusion, increasing risk of blood clots, and causing weight gain. Caregivers can help people improve their sleep hygiene in other ways, such as getting regular exercise, keeping to

3705-1217: Is rare. In writing, Grandfather and Grandmother are most common, but very rare as a form of address. In speech, Grandpa and Grandma are commonly used in the United States, Canada, and Australia. In Britain, Ireland, United States, Australia, New Zealand and, particularly prevalent in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador and English-speaking Quebecers , Nan , Nana , Nanna , Nanny , Gran and Granny and other variations are often used for grandmother in both writing and speech. In Bangladesh , Pakistan , and many parts of India , maternal grandparents are called Nana and Nani . Similarly, paternal grandparents are called Dada and Dadi . One's parents' maternal grandparents are called Par-nani and Par-nana . On similar lines, parents' paternal grandparents are called Par-dadi and Par-dada. Numerous other variants exist, such as Granny , for grandmother. Gogo may be used for either. Given that people may have two living sets of grandparents, some confusion arises from calling two people "grandma" or "grandpa", so often two of

3800-526: Is still increasing. In South Korea, 53% of children under the age of 6 years old are cared by their grandparents. Therefore, grandparents taking care of their grandchildren has become a prevalent phenomenon around the world. There are a few reasons why grandparent involvement is becoming more prevalent. First, life expectancy has increased while fertility rates have decreased. This means that more children are growing up while their grandparents are still alive and able to become involved in childcare. In addition,

3895-422: Is the use of varying amounts of insulin depending on the person's blood sugar. For people receiving caregiving services, long-acting insulin doses are indicated with varying doses of insulin being the less preferred treatment. If exceptions must be made, then use the long-acting insulin and correct with small doses of sliding scale insulin before the biggest meal of the day. Advance care planning should note if

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3990-422: Is trying to identify and treat the underlying causes of irritability and anger, perhaps by arranging for the person to spend more time socializing with others or doing exercises. Antidepressants may also help. A caregiver willing to explore other options can improve the patient's quality of life. People with dementia are likely to lose memories and cognitive skills. Drugs such as donepezil and memantine can slow

4085-542: The Swedish language there is no single word for "grandmother"; the mother's mother is termed mormor and the father's mother is termed farmor . However, the other Scandinavian languages , Danish and Norwegian , use words which specify the kinship like in Swedish (identically spelled among all three languages), as well as using common terms similar to grandmother (Danish: bedstemor, Norwegian: bestemor). The parents of

4180-487: The laundry managed. The caregiver manages organization of the person's agenda. Of special importance is helping the person meet medical appointments. Also routine daily living functions are scheduled, like managing hygiene tasks and keeping health care products available. The caregiver is in close contact with the person receiving care and should monitor their health in a reasonable way. Some people receiving care require that someone take notice of their breathing. It

4275-731: The Commonwealth Fund reported fair or poor health, one or more chronic conditions, or a disability, compared with only one-third of non-caregivers. In the United States today there are approximately 61.6 million people (referenced above) who are caring at home for family members including elderly parents, and spouses and children with disabilities and/or chronic illnesses. Without this home-care, most of these cared for loved ones would require permanent placement in institutions or health care facilities at great cost to society. A 2021 Cochrane review found that remotely delivered interventions including support, training and information may reduce

4370-738: The US. Caucasian individuals generally regard individual independence as more important, so grandparents are less likely to take care of their grandchildren. However, African American and Latino individuals are more likely to regard looking after grandchildren as a family tradition and are more willing to provide help for their adult children. Ethnic differences in grandparents looking after their grandchildren reflect different cultural values that different ethnic groups hold. To be more specific, African American grandparents are more likely to provide guidance and discipline to their grandchildren due to their flexible family system in which relatives, nonblood kin are all willing to help each other. Latino families have

4465-511: The advent of affectionate names (papi and mami, pépé and mémé, papet and mamé in the south of France) given to the baby boomer generation from the 1970s, or the increase in grandparental care, which marks a greater emotional closeness and the de-hierarchization of relationships. In Switzerland, the relationship between grandchildren and grandparents is protected by Article 274a of the Swiss Civil Code : "In exceptional circumstances,

4560-428: The caregiver. This caregiver stress has been associated with higher risk of mental, and physical health problems, poorer immunity and higher blood pressure. According to a UK-based study, almost two out of three carers of people with dementia feel lonely . Most of the carers in the study were family members of friends. Home care providers (e.g. spouses, children of elderly parents and parents) themselves contribute

4655-692: The caregiving experience as positive because it provides another chance for them to make up mistakes they made with their own children and give them more opportunities to educate their grandchildren and improve their parenting styles. Grandparental involvement differs between Western and Eastern cultures. Grandparents taking care of their grandchildren is a common phenomenon in China due to Chinese traditions which emphasize family harmony, collective well-being, intergenerational exchanges and filial responsibilities. China's unique philosophies, Buddhism and Taoism , play important roles in forming these cultural values. While Chinese Buddhism emphasizes prioritized role of

4750-432: The case of professional caregivers, it has been well researched and documented in last few decades that this mental strain is much higher than those providing care for family members. Care provided for family members - especially partners who are intellectually disabled or have non-physical disorders, the degree of mental strain are high to the point of the caregivers themselves at risk of being psychologically damaged due to

4845-476: The child care services are either too expensive (in big cities) or too scarce (in remote areas). Grandparents serving as their grandchildren's caregiver is particularly common in rural China. Due to the fast development of urbanization in China since the 1980s, up to 220 million migrant workers from rural areas move to urban areas to seek for more job opportunities, which leave around 58 million children behind in rural areas, grandparents, therefore, undertake

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4940-427: The cities of the 19th century, there was generally no cohabitation (with the exception of noble families and their lineage logic, a model that declined after 1850), but bourgeois families often housed all the family branches in the same building (they met with their grandparents at the family home during cousinades) while in the working class, grandparents lived in the same neighborhood, family solidarity remaining strong:

5035-473: The clinical experience. The benefits of engaging caregivers during the clinical decision-making process include—and are not limited to—better patient understanding of provider advice, enhancement of patient-provider communication, better prioritization of patient concerns, and emotional support for the patient. These benefits are essential to the performance of self-care. The stress associated with caring for chronically ill family members may result in stress for

5130-520: The cognitive aging process, allowing grandparents a chance to live a more vibrant and active life. Grandparents also get benefits of physically exercising more during this process. Taking care of grandchildren can also have benefits on grandparents' emotional health. As an example, many grandparents start to feel a sense of purpose and meaning in life again after their retirement; as another example, their ties with their adult children and grandchildren are also strengthened. Many grandparents also think of

5225-567: The contrary, African American and Latino grandparents rely more on disciplinary and instructional parenting styles and they are less likely to have cognitive or physical burdens when taking care of their grandchildren. The representation of grandparents as grandparents is recent in France: Diderot invented the verbs grandpériser and grandmériser in the 18th century. Victor Hugo published L'Art d'être grand-père in 1877. According to French parish registers and civil status records, at

5320-425: The course of giving care, the caregiver is responsible for managing hygiene of themselves, the person receiving care, and the living environment. Hand washing for both caregivers and persons receiving care happen often. If the person receiving care is producing sharps waste from regular injections, then the caregiver should manage that. Surfaces of the living area should be regularly cleaned and wiped as well as

5415-553: The critical role a caregiver plays in influencing patient success. As mentioned, caregivers can promote self-care in a variety of ways. A research study performed in Lebanon found that family-centered self-care has the potential to reduce the risk of hospital readmission in patients diagnosed with heart failure. Additionally, having the support of a family member can motivate patients to perform adequate self-care and increase adherence to their treatment plan. The environment surrounding

5510-540: The decision-making process for chronic care management. Ignoring the caregiver not only leaves the burden of illness on patients' shoulders but may also prevent caregivers from obtaining the knowledge they need to provide clinically effective care and promote self-care. The perceptions and needs of caregivers are seldom and inconsistently incorporated in designing and implementing interventions. Supporting research concludes that when caregivers are engaged in provider-patient encounters, patients report higher satisfaction with

5605-402: The disease which can prolong the life of the patient or improve the patient's quality of life. In such cases, standard medical advice would be for the caregiver and patient to have conversations with the doctor about the risks and benefits of treatment and to seek options for palliative care or hospice . During end-of-life care the caregiver can assist in discussions about screening which

5700-445: The end of the 18th century, a little more than half of the grandparents were alive at the birth of their grandchild, a third when the child was 10 years old, and still 10% at 20 years old. In rural France at the end of the 18th century, the majority of family systems were of the nuclear family type (grandparents did not cohabit in the family home, they were only welcomed there at the end of their lives). However, in regions such as Alsace,

5795-472: The evidence of self-care promotion, caregivers are consistently underused during clinical encounters. Caregivers can contribute significantly to promoting patient wellness, including promoting patient independence and self-care. However, despite studies demonstrating caregivers' daily and positive contributions to patients' self-care, and their ability to offer perceptions, insights, and concerns, health care providers are not meaningfully engaging caregivers during

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5890-497: The family in Chinese society and harmonious relations among family members, Taoism emphasizes the importance of harmony in interpersonal relations and relations between nature and the humans. These philosophies underline the important role that families play in Chinese cultures. Besides cultural factors, grandparents taking care of their grandchildren also appears in the context in which their adult children need to work full-time, and

5985-757: The future. If grandparents cannot handle the caregiver role of their grandchildren well, this job can eventually become a burden or stressor and bring more severe physical health and emotional issues to grandparents. However, there are also positive effects of being involved in grandchildren raising. Compared with grandparents who do not provide caregiving to their grandchildren, those who take care of their grandchildren with long hours are more likely to have better cognitive functions. To be more specific, taking care of grandchildren helps elder grandparents maintain their mental capacities in later life, they are also less likely to develop diseases such as dementia. Moreover, frequent interactions with their grandchildren could reduce

6080-406: The high demanding situations both of physical toll complicated with non-professional work environment (lack of institutional care-giving equipment – both in terms of work-safety equipment and care providing equipment), safety concerns and behavioral issue . The physical, emotional and financial consequences for the family caregiver can be overwhelming. Caregivers responsible for an individual with

6175-616: The hospital or a nursing home. While feeding tubes can help people gain weight, they carry risks including bleeding, infection, pressure ulcers , and nausea. Whenever possible, use assisted feeding in preference. Besides being a safer alternative to the feeding tube, it creates an opportunity for social interaction which can also be comforting to the person being fed. In many cases, people with dementia will begin to wander and become lost. GPS tracking devices can be used in these situations. Such devices provide an extra layer of security, allowing family members and caregivers to quickly locate

6270-508: The increasing number of single-parent families creates a need for grandparental support. The degree of grandparent involvement also varies depending on the societal context, such as the social welfare policies. For example, in European countries such as Sweden and Denmark, where formal childcare is widely available, grandparents provide less intensive childcare. By contrast, in European countries such as Spain and Italy, where formal childcare

6365-487: The individual needing assistance. While the focus has been on making sure families have the option of providing care at home, little attention has been paid to the needs of the family caregivers who make this possible. Without respite, not only can families suffer economically and emotionally, caregivers themselves may face serious health and social risks as a result of stress associated with continuous care-giving. Three fifths of family caregivers age 19-64 surveyed recently by

6460-430: The long term for an individual living with a chronic condition at home. To have a caregiver, a person may have to decide on changes on where they live and with whom they live. When someone needs a caregiver, the two must meet, and this typically happens either in the person's own home or the caregiver's home. Consequently, this could mean that a person moves to live with the caregiver, or the caregiver moves to live with

6555-599: The loss of function but the benefits to the patient's quality of life are few and in some cases there may not be any. Such drugs also have many undesirable side effects. Before using these drugs, the caregiver should discuss and consider treatment goals for the patient. If the drugs are used, then after twelve weeks, if the caregiver finds that goals are not being met, then use of the drugs should be discontinued. People with dementia are likely to have difficulty eating and swallowing. Sometimes feeding tubes are used to give food to people with dementia, especially when they are in

6650-408: The main factors associated with improved functioning and a higher quality of life in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) . The presence of higher social support also had positive effects on the physical and mental health of these persons. COPD patients with a caregiver were found to have lower rates of depression and increased participation in pulmonary rehabilitation, indicating

6745-433: The mother working outside the home, the children were often cared for by the grandparents. The Civil code recognizes few rights for grandparents with regard to parental authority in France, but case law from the 1850s has influenced family legislation: a Court of Cassation ruling on July 8, 1857 recognized the right of grandparents to visit, but this right was only enshrined following the law of January 4, 1970 as part of

6840-508: The oldest known orca Granny (sea anemone) , a celebrated sea anemone from 19th-century Britain "Granny" (song) , a song performed by Dave Matthews Band, popular at their live shows Granny (townland) , a townland in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland See also [ edit ] Granny Creek (disambiguation) Granny Smith (disambiguation) All pages with titles containing Granny Topics referred to by

6935-681: The other terms listed above are used for one set of grandparents. Another common solution is to call grandparents by their first names ("Grandpa George", "Grandma Anne", etc.) or by their family names ("Grandpa Jones", "Grandma Smith"). In North America, many families call one set of grandparents by their ethnic names (e.g., Hispanic grandparents might be called abuelo and abuela or "abuelito" and "abuelita", French grandparents might be called papi and mamie , Italian grandparents might be called nonno and nonna , or Dutch and German grandparents might be called Opa and Oma . In Flanders pepee or petje and memee or metje are most used). In Friesland ,

7030-513: The patient and health care provider. For patients at the end of life, the device rarely prevents death as intended. Using the device at the end of life can cause pain to the patient and distress to anyone who sees the patient experience this. Likewise, ICDs should not be implanted in anyone who is unlikely to live for more than a year. People with dementia need support from their caregivers, yet caregivers do not always have sufficient guidance for using multiple patient interventions. Findings from

7125-620: The person if they become lost. However, these devices can be expensive, so it is important to research the different options available before making a purchase. GPS tracking can also raise ethical issues such as privacy and autonomy, so it is important to consider all sides before deciding if this is the right option for a particular person. Caregivers should also be aware of the risk of elder abuse . Elder abuse can include physical, emotional and financial abuse, as well as neglect. Signs of elder abuse can include depression, unusual changes in behavior or appearance, bed sores, and unexplained bruises. It

7220-468: The person's independence is respected while the caregiver helps them take food in their mouth by placing it there and being patient with them. Caregivers have a vital role in supporting people with managing their medications at home. A person living with chronic illness may have a complex medication regimen with multiple medications and doses at different times of the day. Caregivers may assist in managing medications in many ways. This may range from going to

7315-500: The person. It is also possible that the caregiver only visits occasionally or is able to provide support remotely, or that the person who needs care is able to travel to the caregiver to get it. A common example of this is when a parent gets older and has previously lived alone. If the parent's children are to be caregivers, then they may move in with the parent or have the parent move in with them. Persons who need care are also frequently people who need homes that are accessible in

7410-401: The pharmacy to collect medications, helping with devices such as a Webster-pak or a dosette box , or actually administering the medications at home. These medications might include tablets, but also creams, injections or liquid medications. It is important that the healthcare providers in the clinic help educate caregivers since those caregivers will often be the ones that manage medications over

7505-453: The potential benefits for screenings and to participate in discussions about their usefulness. An example of a need for caregiver intervention is to talk with people on dialysis who cannot have cancer treatment and can have no benefit from cancer screening, but who consider getting the screening. People with diabetes who use caregiving services, like those in a nursing home, frequently have problems using sliding-scale insulin therapy , which

7600-466: The prefix "grand-" dates from the early 13th century, from the Anglo-French graund . The term was used as a translation of Latin magnus . The prefix "great-" represents a direct translation of Anglo-French graund and Latin magnus to English. In Old English , the prefixes ealde- (old) and ieldra- (elder) were used ( ealdefæder / -mōdor and ieldrafæder / -mōdor ). A great-grandfather

7695-600: The preservation of self. There are many different factors that may influence self-care, including knowledge and educational background, physical limitations, economic status, culture, and social support , to name a few. Additionally, the process of self-care can be performed individually or with the assistance of a caregiver. Caregiver-patient interactions form dynamic relationships that vary based on multiple factors, including disease, comorbid conditions, dependence level , and personal relationship, among others. The term "caregiver" can refer to people who take care of someone with

7790-436: The process. Multiple studies have demonstrated the significant role that caregivers play in promoting self-care in persons with an illness. A study observing the effects of a supportive intervention for caregivers of patients with heart failure found higher and statistically significant self-care behavior scores in the intervention group. Another research study conducted by Chen et al. identified higher social support as one of

7885-479: The programme was cost-saving. People with dementia can become restless or aggressive but treating these behavior changes with antipsychotic drugs is not a preferable option unless the person seems likely to harm themselves or others. Antipsychotic drugs have undesirable side effects, including increasing risk of diabetes, pneumonia, stroke, disruption of cognitive skill , confusion, and consequently are better avoided when possible. Alternatives to using these drugs

7980-406: The public. Even though in urban areas where child care services are available, nearly all grandparents still prefer to take care of their grandchildren voluntarily. Not only because this can reduce their adult children's financial burdens on child care services but also taking care of their own grandchildren is a more effective way to maintain family harmony. In the US, taking care of grandchildren

8075-955: The recommendations of dietitians , monitoring body weight , addressing difficulty swallowing or eating, complying with dietary restrictions, assisting with the use of any dietary supplements , and arranging for pleasant mealtimes. A healthy diet includes everything to meet a person's food energy and nutritional needs. People become at risk for not having a healthy diet when they are inactive or bedbound; living alone; sick; having difficulty eating; affected by medication; depressed; having difficulty hearing, seeing, or tasting; unable to get food they enjoy; or are having communication problems. A poor diet contributes to many health problems, including increased risk of infection, poor recovery time from surgery or wound healing, skin problems, difficulty in activities of daily living , fatigue, and irritability. Older people are less likely to recognize thirst and may benefit from being offered water. Difficulty eating

8170-500: The reduced fertility rates mean that grandparents can devote more attention and resources to their only grandchildren. Second, more mothers are involved in the workforce, and thus, other caregivers need to be present to care for the child. For instance, in Hong Kong, 55% of grandparents reported that they took care of their grandchild because his or her parents have to work. In South Korea, 53% of working mother reported that they once received child care services from their parents. Third,

8265-472: The right to maintain personal relations may also be granted to other persons, in particular, to members of the family, provided that this is in the best interests of the child." Grandparents wishing to benefit from a right of custody must demonstrate in court that these exceptional circumstances are effective. As a simple third party, grandparents do not have a legal right to visit in Switzerland. A motion

8360-402: The role of caregivers has been increasingly recognized as an important one, both functionally and economically. Many organizations that provide support for persons with disabilities have developed various forms of support for caregivers as well. A primary caregiver is the person who takes primary responsibility for someone who cannot care fully for himself or herself. The primary caregiver may be

8455-428: The role of parents and become caregivers to their grandchildren. A new population named "left-behind grandparents" appears in this context, these grandparents live in rural China, and their main job is to look after their grandchildren, most of these grandparents are facing financial burdens and wish their adult children could come back. The mental and physical health of "left-behind grandparents" needs more attention from

8550-409: The same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Granny . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Granny&oldid=1255952864 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description

8645-527: The skills needed to provide the best possible care. Moreover, there are groups of trained caregivers who can come to visit and provide care in the home, giving family members a break from providing full-time care. When responding to various issues that arise in caring for someone with dementia, it is important to remember that the person is a unique individual . Each case needs to be assessed on an individual basis and appropriate interventions devised accordingly. With patience and understanding, caregivers can make

8740-558: The terms gramps , granny , grandfather , granddad , grandmother , nan , maw-maw , paw-paw (and others which families make up themselves). When used as a noun (e.g., "... a grandparent walked by"), grandfather and grandmother are usually used, although forms such as grandma/grandpa, granny/granddaddy or even nan/pop are sometimes used. When preceded by "my ..." (e.g., "... my grandpa walked by"), all forms are common (anywhere from "... my grandfather ..." to "... my Gramps ..."). All forms can be used in plural, but Gramps ( plural Gramps)

8835-494: The west of Brittany , Occitania , or the Savoy region, the systems were more complex, with the stem family in particular: the home housed a succession of family nuclei, the patriarch having authority over this home, which could lead to conflict. These cohabitations were therefore managed from the time of marriage by notarial acts that provided for "clauses of insupport" to share the domestic space and tasks in case of conflict. In

8930-411: Was called a þridda fæder (third father), a great-great-grandfather a fēowerða fæder (fourth father), etc. Grandparents are changing their roles in contemporary world, especially as they are becoming increasingly involved in childcare. According to a 2012 study based on 2010 census and survey data, around 10% of children in the U.S. live in a household including a grandparent. Of these, approximately

9025-506: Was rejected in September 2012. Primary caregiver A caregiver , carer or support worker is a paid or unpaid person who helps an individual with activities of daily living. Caregivers who are members of a care recipient's family or social network , and who may have no specific professional training, are often described as informal caregivers. Caregivers most commonly assist with impairments related to old age , disability ,

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