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smith432 · Joined: 24 May 2012 Posts: 347

Elder care is the term given to cover the diverse range of issues that constitute taking care of an elderly person. Elder care can also be used to describe the range of ways in which an elderly person can be cared for. People are now living longer, more active lives than ever before, and elder care is a serious issue for the people who provide it.The person providing elder care has a vast array of decisions to make. Some of these decisions can be very sensitive in nature. They may include medical decisions such as choosing doctors. They may also be concerned with whether it would be more appropriate for the elder care to be provided in a residential or respite home.Caring for an elderly, disabled or mentally ill elderly person, even if it is a relative, can be stressful. Many hours must be devoted per week, and some caretakers perform their duties with the utmost devotion. Elder care does not focus only on the elderly, but also on the stress and time constraints faced by the caretaker.

Many people work full time jobs and still spend a large portion of their time caring for an elderly relative. Research has shown that a large number of work hours are lost each year due to caretakers looking after elderly relatives. Nevertheless, most caretakers perform the work tirelessly, knowing that their relatives are being well cared for.

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