Family care for the elderly is a complex issue that requires a coordinated approach. The Global Initiative on Caregiving for the Elderly, established by the Harvard University Asia Center in July 2016, seeks to enhance knowledge and increase engagement among key stakeholders in the field. It aims to understand the complex nature of family care for elderly people in low- and middle-income countries and to find promising practices that will improve the quality of life in all age groups. The program has three major focus areas: individual and family care, programming for the community, and development of social policies.
Relationship between bargaining strength and bargaining ability
While domestic research has begun to explore the relationship between family care for the elderly and the employment of married women, previous research has been limited to gender, urban-rural, and individual differences. While it is true that family care for the aged can affect child employment, only a few studies have investigated the impact on bargaining. In this paper, we examine the effect of bargaining power on family care for the elderly. Additionally, heterogeneity in bargaining is examined by examining the family's bargaining strength.
Stress
For the entire family, caring for an elderly parent is a huge task. Stress can cause many symptoms in the caregiver, including financial, emotional, as well as physical. These are some of the ways you can reduce stress while caring for an elderly parent. To provide the best care, managing stress is key. These strategies can be used to reduce stress and prevent family conflicts if you are the primary caregiver.
Time constraints
The time constraints of family caregivers are important when assessing the need to provide care for the elderly. If a caregiver is busy with other tasks or has to take time for a task, even a simple task that takes 15 minutes can take much longer. It is therefore imperative to build in extra time and schedule breaks. You must also plan time for family caregivers and assess your time for each task.
Respite care
Respite care is available in many forms for family caregivers with elderly parents. This type of service can provide a lot of relief for caregivers who are already busy, but it can also prove costly. If family caregivers are unable or unwilling to provide care, they may choose to take care of their own personal health, careers, and social relationships. That's where respite care comes in. In this case, the caregiver can help the family member get the help they need while maintaining their personal and social lives.