Caregiving the Social Issue
In the Petrakis family case study, the social issue area of focus will consist of Helen’s current position of caregiving. For a detailed understanding, Helen is a 52-year-old married woman whose cultural background is of Greek descent. Furthermore, Helen is married to John Petrakis, (60), and has three children Alec, (27), Dmitra, (23), and Athina, (18). Additionally, she provides care for her mother-in-law Magda, (81). Helen’s Greek Orthodox culture is very influential in the promotion of family; thus, Helen is the primary caregiver for her family.
Moreover, Helen cooks, cleans, and does the laundry for her household; however, caregiving for Magda will be the social issue addressed. To summarize, the widowed 81-year-old presently lives 30 minutes away from Helen and John alone in an apartment. Magda is no-longer self-sufficient, able to drive herself to church or go shopping on her own accord. Due to a recent hip injury and being diagnosed with the early stages of dementia, Helen is now her official care giver. Originally, a trust worthy woman through their church was hired to assist Magda twice a week, of which she and Helen rotated days, sometimes twice throughout the day which depended on the need. Helen’s duties consisted of buying food, cleaning her house, paying her bills, and monitoring her medication. Furthermore, due to financial reasons, being overwhelmed, and moral support, Helen accepted Alec’s proposal to assist with his grandmother and allowed him to move in. Finally, no relief was granted as she now travels to the apartment daily to intercede during emergencies, pick up prescriptions, and mediate stress related event about Alec and elder abuse. The consequences of caregiving are complex; the primary individual of support becomes relied upon of whom are often currently unemployed daughters, or adult women known intimately by the elder, family, or friend (Ai-jenn & Whitlatch, 2016). …show more content…
Moreover, Ai-jenn and Whitlatch (2016), stated caregivers provide various supports with responsibilities consisting of bathing, shopping, finance, and laundry for the individual that is often disabled or sick. Likewise, Ai-jenn and Whitlatch (2016) emphasized additional duties and actives to be performed are activities of daily living which incorporate feeding, toileting, recreation, being with family, and medication management, yet, only a few ever receive support or training. Finally, Ai-jenn and Whitlatch (2016) mentioned over a period; stress is enlarged due to the provisions of care increasing which encourage symptoms of chronic illness, along with emotional and mental stress which encouraged the need for a support group. Treatment Group When describing a treatment group for Helen Petrakis …show more content…
Commonalities allow room for bonding emotionally as its members find ease and power based on association (Toseland & Rivas, 2017).
Additionally, motivations, goals, and expectations will also be considered before entering the group, along with the group’s dynamics for the sake of interaction (Toseland & Rivas, 2017).
Recruiting Methods
Recruiting methods will consist of the social service agency, whereas possible member can be identified by colleagues based on caseload, records, mailing list and through the individual themselves, by determining if a support group is needed based on the agency’s waiting list, or initiation (Toseland & Rivas, 2017).
The Group’s Composition
According to Toseland and Rivas (2017) the group’s composition will be based on attributes that are complementary life experiences for the sake of working together to accomplish goals.
The Group’s
In the Petrakis family case study, the social issue area of focus will consist of Helen’s current position of caregiving. For a detailed understanding, Helen is a 52-year-old married woman whose cultural background is of Greek descent. Furthermore, Helen is married to John Petrakis, (60), and has three children Alec, (27), Dmitra, (23), and Athina, (18). Additionally, she provides care for her mother-in-law Magda, (81). Helen’s Greek Orthodox culture is very influential in the promotion of family; thus, Helen is the primary caregiver for her family.
Moreover, Helen cooks, cleans, and does the laundry for her household; however, caregiving for Magda will be the social issue addressed. To summarize, the widowed 81-year-old presently lives 30 minutes away from Helen and John alone in an apartment. Magda is no-longer self-sufficient, able to drive herself to church or go shopping on her own accord. Due to a recent hip injury and being diagnosed with the early stages of dementia, Helen is now her official care giver. Originally, a trust worthy woman through their church was hired to assist Magda twice a week, of which she and Helen rotated days, sometimes twice throughout the day which depended on the need. Helen’s duties consisted of buying food, cleaning her house, paying her bills, and monitoring her medication. Furthermore, due to financial reasons, being overwhelmed, and moral support, Helen accepted Alec’s proposal to assist with his grandmother and allowed him to move in. Finally, no relief was granted as she now travels to the apartment daily to intercede during emergencies, pick up prescriptions, and mediate stress related event about Alec and elder abuse. The consequences of caregiving are complex; the primary individual of support becomes relied upon of whom are often currently unemployed daughters, or adult women known intimately by the elder, family, or friend (Ai-jenn & Whitlatch, 2016). …show more content…
Moreover, Ai-jenn and Whitlatch (2016), stated caregivers provide various supports with responsibilities consisting of bathing, shopping, finance, and laundry for the individual that is often disabled or sick. Likewise, Ai-jenn and Whitlatch (2016) emphasized additional duties and actives to be performed are activities of daily living which incorporate feeding, toileting, recreation, being with family, and medication management, yet, only a few ever receive support or training. Finally, Ai-jenn and Whitlatch (2016) mentioned over a period; stress is enlarged due to the provisions of care increasing which encourage symptoms of chronic illness, along with emotional and mental stress which encouraged the need for a support group. Treatment Group When describing a treatment group for Helen Petrakis …show more content…
Commonalities allow room for bonding emotionally as its members find ease and power based on association (Toseland & Rivas, 2017).
Additionally, motivations, goals, and expectations will also be considered before entering the group, along with the group’s dynamics for the sake of interaction (Toseland & Rivas, 2017).
Recruiting Methods
Recruiting methods will consist of the social service agency, whereas possible member can be identified by colleagues based on caseload, records, mailing list and through the individual themselves, by determining if a support group is needed based on the agency’s waiting list, or initiation (Toseland & Rivas, 2017).
The Group’s Composition
According to Toseland and Rivas (2017) the group’s composition will be based on attributes that are complementary life experiences for the sake of working together to accomplish goals.
The Group’s