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To Support Caregiving Youth
Dr. Connie Siskowski
February 25, 2014
BREAKING THE BARRIERS 1
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Trends - Population is Changing
Economic influences Women working Single parent & multi-generation households Grandparents as parents Health care/long term care system
Increased home care Increased complexity of care in home Cultural variances
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Trends - Caregiving
At least 65.7 million adult family caregivers and 1.3 million child caregivers in the United States (Caregiving in the US, 2009; Young Caregivers in the US, 2005)
Adult family caregivers contribute $450 billion each year in services – will increase as population ages (Estimating the Impact of Caregiving and Employment on Well-Being, 2010
Family Caregiving – National Health Priority (CDC – 2008)
37% of caregivers have children younger than 18 years of age – little is known about their role (Caregiving in the U.S. – 2004)
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Help from Media – CNN Top Ten Hero 4
http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/2012/12/05/cnnheroes-tribute-siskowski.cnn-heroes
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Who Do They Help?
In the United States 38% care for grandparent 34% parent 11% sibling 9% other relative 8% non-relative
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What Do They Do?
U.S. study – 50% reported to help with ADL’s: Bathing, Dressing Transferring/mobility assistance Toileting, Continence care Feeding
Other Administer medication Shopping, housework, meal preparation,
childcare
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What Do They Do?
U.S. study – 50% reported to help with ADL’s: Bathing, Dressing Transferring/mobility assistance Toileting, Continence care Feeding
Other Administer medication Shopping, housework, meal preparation,
childcare
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Why be Concerned?
Academic Challenges Physical Strain & Somatization Emotional Distress Socialization Impacts Childhood Lost
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Support Services
In School At Home Out of School Continuing Care
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Evaluation – Internal & External
Reduced isolation – no longer alone Positive dyad results – student’s feedback matched
with family Improved grades – progress to next grade and
graduate Increased confidence in caregiving and personally Skills Building/Support Groups
91% of 114 students agreed or strongly agreed that they are using skills learned in group
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Number/Student Cared For
2009-10 – 277 Family Members 2012-13 – 392 Family Members
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CYP Eligibility Results 2013 12
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Nov. 15, 2013 - Chris Miller Diane Sawyer’s Person of the Week
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http://abcnews.go.com/WNT/video/young-caregiver-races-home-school-day-care-grandma-20907196?tab=9482931§ion=4
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What can YOU do?
Raise awareness about caregiving youth Bring support to caregiving youth in Florida Work for system change and collaboration between
healthcare, education and the community Assist AACY to find funding to expand services – no
child should have to drop out of school to care for a family member
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