Summary: The African proverb "It takes a village to raise a child" underscores the importance of community in nurturing the young. However, when it comes to elder care, the burden often falls disproportionately on one adult child, typically the daughter. This article delves into the challenges faced by these caregivers, the health risks they endure, and the support systems available to them. It also highlights the role of organizations like Quality Care Options in providing much-needed assistance.
We are all familiar with the African proverb, "It takes a village to raise a child," which emphasizes the collective responsibility in nurturing the young. However, this communal spirit often vanishes when it comes to caring for our elderly. The responsibility frequently falls on one adult child, usually the daughter, who juggles multiple roles—caring for children, a spouse, and an older adult relative, all while maintaining a career.
The needs of these caregivers are often ignored and trivialized by the community, physicians, employers, other family members, and society at large. Family caregivers face a landscape vastly different from the one commonly assumed by society, leading to guilt and exhaustion as they attempt to "do it all."
Carol Levine, director of the United Hospital Fund’s Families and Health Care Project in New York City, notes, "Families have never done this with such complicated medical treatment and the kind of economic pressures this brings today. In the old days, people got better or they died."
Caregivers often face higher health risks than those they care for. Severe depression, anxiety, substance abuse, severe anger, and stress-related diseases, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, and infectious diseases, are highly common among caregivers (source).
Quality Care Options (QCO) aims to be the village that caregivers and their loved ones can turn to. They offer services, resources, and support for both the older adult and the family caregiver. QCO strives to assist the entire family by providing a one-call solution, saving time, money, and stress.
The impact of QCO's services is best illustrated through the words of those they have helped:
The role of caregivers, particularly daughters, in elder care is both invaluable and challenging. Organizations like Quality Care Options provide essential support, helping to alleviate some of the burdens these caregivers face. By recognizing and addressing the needs of caregivers, we can create a more supportive and compassionate community for everyone involved.
For more information, you can reach Quality Care Options at 216-883-3163 or toll-free at 877-620-6448. Their office hours are Monday to Saturday, 8 am to 6 pm. Visit their website at www.qualityeldercare.com.
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