Roles and Role Reversals. Assessing possibility of neglect and abuse. If caregiver was abused physically or emotionally by affected spouse, may impact caretaking responsibilities. If affected spouse was abused may be more difficult to know. Neglect and abuse concerns must be reported to Elder Services.
Sexuality exists in earlier stages of illness.
Resistance is common among older population who are often embarrassed to discuss. Disagreement regarding needs are caretaking issues of patient. Resentment about burden of caretaking. Most informal caregivers are adult immediate family members. In most cases, it is a more familiar role for women.