2008 - Communication Across the Curriculum (CAC)

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(relative) I don’t have time for myself.
3. I feel resentment of other relatives who could
but who do not do things for my (relative).
4. I feel stressed between trying to give my (relative)
as well as to other family responsibilities, my job, etc.
5. I feel that my (relative) currently affects my relationship
with other family members in a negative way.
6. I feel that my health has suffered because of
my involvement with the care of my (relative).
7. I feel that my social life has suffered because
of my involvement with the care of my (relative).
8. I feel that my (relative) doesn’t appreciate what
I do for him/her as much was I would like.
9. I feel that my (relative) seems to expect me to take care
of him/her as if I were the only one he/she could depend on.
10. I feel embarrassed over my (relative’s)
behavior or condition. (Fried, 2005)
Works Cited
Frankl, Victor. (2006). Man’s Search for Meaning. Boston: Beacon. (Originally published 1959)
Fried, T. (2005). Unmet Desire for Caregiver-Patient Communication and
Increased Caregiver Burden. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 59-
65. Retrieved February 7th, 2008 from Consumer Health database.
Gordon, P. (2004). When Spouses Become Caregivers: Counseling Implications
for Younger Couples. Journal of Rehabilitation, 27-31. Retrieved February
7th, 2008 from Consumer Health Complete database.
Hogstel, M. (2006). Caring for Older Adults: The Benefits of Informal Family Caregiving. The Journal of
Theory Construction & Testing, 55-59. Retrieved February 7th, 2008 from Consumer Health database.
Stolte, K. (1996). Wellness – Nursing Diagnosis for Health
Promotion. New York: Lippincott-Raven Publishers.
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