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Text and video by Media Creativa, Bilbao, Spain. Design and layout by e-Training Solutions, Berlin, Germany. Cartoons by Boris Luve.
As we have already seen, caring for an elderly or dependent person is not always easy and is often a source of stress. Caregiving is associated with emotional and physical overload, and self-sacrifice; since it is highly probable that it affects the personal sphere of the caregiver (work and/or studies, family life, partner, health, leisure, and free time).
As we have already seen, caring for an elderly or dependent person is not always easy and is often a source of stress. Caregiving is associated with emotional and physical overload, and self-sacrifice; since it is highly probable that it affects the personal sphere of the caregiver (work and/or studies, family life, partner, health, leisure, and free time).
In these cases, the caregiver is at jeopardy of suffering from the Caregiver Stress Syndrome(CSS). The CSS occurs in people who have been engaged in long-term caregiving work with an elderly or chronically ill person. As previously explained, they give up their lives to be able to take care of another person. However, such boundless dedication and the overwhelming burden of responsibilities can lead to frustration and even depression, as well as to more serious consequences.
Therefore, this module is aimed at providing guidelines, tips and strategies for recognising and understanding what is the CSS, and for being able to identify and watch for stress symptoms, in order to know when there is a need to take steps to combat or prevent the CSS.
Expected Learning Effects
After completing this module, you will:
Have gained knowledge about the Caregiver Stress Syndrome
Be able to recognize characteristics and symptoms of CSS
Be aware of the warning signs of CSS to prevent it
Have increased your knowledge on CSS prevention strategies
Contents
7.1. Caregiver Stress Syndrome (CSS)
7.2. What is CSS?
7.3. Who Suffers from CSS?
7.4. Causes of the Caregiver Stress Syndrome
7.5. Symptoms of CSS
7.6. What Symptoms Can the Caregiver Present?
7.7. Stages of the CSS
7.8. Which Consequences Does CSS Have?
7.9. How to Deal With CSS
7.10. What Should You Do?
7.11. Coping Strategies for CSS
7.12. Key Points of this Module
7.13. Assessment
Estimated time to complete the module:
4.5 hours
Methodology
This E-learning module is an open educational resource. It is mobile-friendly and device-independent. The module is designed for individual learners, however it can also be used as a part of a instructor-led training program.
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