A chronic illness or a life-threatening illness will have its toll on a person’s health, his or her relationship with others around him, and could negatively impact his or her life. Health problems are exacerbated because of the fact that they can affect the individual’s ability to remain productive. As most people do not want to become burdens to their families, being chronically or terminally ill can lead to feelings of depression as the sick person will feel that he or she is being a burden. Thus, it is necessary for family members to actually be more patient and understanding as constant pain can lead to grouchiness and bad temper on the part of the patient. In line with this, the rest of the paper will describe osteoarthritis, which is …show more content…
When things are okay, the relationship is well and good. But when there is a crisis, it is when that relationship is being put into a test. There are those who suffer worse compared to me because they do not get support from their family and friends. Instead, they are discriminated and are treated differently because of their illness. They are told that they are an extra baggage and they should not demand time from them families to take care for them. It may sound harsh, but it is the reality. I am, however, blessed with a family who can understand me when things get worse. There are days when I feel like I am being stabbed with a knife because of the pain that I feel. I can even hear crunching and my bones gliding with another bone. There are days that I feel utterly uncomfortable. It makes me ill-tempered. But my family and friends are very patient with me and is very open in our communication so that they will know what I feel and what I want them to do in order to alleviate the pain I am …show more content…
It is important that I listen to the elderly suffering from health problems. It is one way of letting them feel that they are not alone in this battle. It is also important that I should understand them instead of getting mad when they behave faultily. I have realized that it takes strong commitment to do this but they are entitled to be taken care of. They need more support. They need more understanding when they are in pain. And they need comfort from their families and close friends. They should feel that even though they become weak and needy, even though their illness may be the very cause of their death, they should be given the assurance that no matter what will happen, they will always be
...concerns appropriate interventions were assigned to each one. For the priority concern of the family’s ability to cope and their risk of depression commendation and interventative questioning were the chosen interventions. For the priority concern of Gilberts care giver burnout and risk for compassion fatigue commendation and encouraging respite were chosen. The Grape family is a fitting example of the complex difficulties a family can have when they are faced with the difficulty of dealing with a chronic illness and tragedy. This paper demonstrates the importance of assessing and creating interventions for a family in a way which includes every member of the family not only the ones with complications. Raising the question should patients who are suffering from chronic illnesses better off to be treated as an individual or as a member of a functional family unit?
Being diagnosed with a chronic illness is a life-altering event. During this time, life is not only difficult for the patient, but also for their loved ones. Families must learn to cope together and to work out the best options for the patient and the rest of the family. Although it may not be fair at times, things may need to be centered on or around the patient no matter what the circumstance. (Abbott, 2003) Sacrifices may have to be made during difficult times. Many factors are involved when dealing with chronic illnesses. Coping with chronic illnesses alter many different emotions for the patients and the loved ones. Many changes occur that are very different and difficult to get used to. (Abbott, 2003) It is not easy for someone to sympathize with you when they haven’t been in the situation themselves. No matter how many books they read or people they talk to, they cannot come close to understanding.
The case study for this assignment is scenario based on Lucy, a 20 year old with two years history of chronic lower back pain. Lucy has contributing factors including suffering from the female athlete triad which arose during her time as a gymnast. This assignment will look at the impact of Lucy’s health status using a bio psychosocial model, the coping strategies that she has used to manage her long term condition and ways she can develop effective skills and knowledge as well as other sources to manage her chronic pain.
Almost all of us have heard of a scenario such as this one: A woman battling cancer has lost almost all hope of recovery. She has not been able to turn to her family for support for fear of their reactions to her illness. One morning she finally breaks down and tells her husband about the cancer. Instead of being devastated and turning his back on his wife, the husband supports the wife, every step of the way, and she gradually seems to improve.
Taking care of your body is highly important, even if you know you’re sick or not. Why live in pain and in hurt when you can be happy. Although you can’t control what gets pasted down your family you can control other factors. Make sure if you do get it to wear splints to reduce the chances of the osteoarthritis getting worse
... the context of chronic illness: a family health promoting process. Journal of Nursing and Healthcare of Chronis Illness 3, (3), 283-92.
A few of the healthcare problems that are common with a life-altering illness are stress, trust issues with the healthcare system and family, depression, and end of life decision making. Having a good support system is so important to these patients so, keeping the communication open between the physician and patient will help tremendously. It will relieve some of the frustration that accompanies the illness.
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The uncertain nature of chronic illness takes many forms, but all are long-term and cannot be cured. The nature of chronic illness raises hesitation. It can disturb anyone, irrespective of demographics or traditions. It fluctuates lives and generates various inquiries for the patient. Chronic illness few clear features involve: long-lasting; can be managed but not cured; impacts quality of life; and contribute to stress. Chronic illnesses can be enigmatic. They often take considerable time to identify, they are imperceptible and often carry a stigma because there is little sympathetic or social support. Many patients receive inconsistent diagnoses at first and treatments deviate on an individual level. Nevertheless, some circumstances require
This assignment critically discusses about dementia, a widespread disability among older adults today. It provides an introduction to dementia and analyses its prevalence in society. The various forms of dementias are elaborated with description about dysfunctions and symptoms. Nursing Assessment and Interventions are provided in the further sections which discusses about actions nurses should take on while evaluating patients and treating them. Finally, communication, an important Activity of Daily Living (ADL) is explored and patient/carer advice is presented so as to maintain good health conditions in the patient.
It reminds us that every patient is human, in some type of crisis, vulnerable to the environment, deserves respect, and is in need of skilled/knowledgeable nursing care. A nu...
Some people with mental illness will need some support and some of them they do not need support, others may need only occasional support, and still others may require more substantial, ongoing support to maintain their quality of life. One mental health problem that an individual some them experience could be through the loss of a loved or lose family. People who are already suffering with a mental health issues are going to find that the trauma of discovering that someone who they loved has passed away will be an even greater burden on their already mental fragility. Such feelings that one will experience after being told about the death of a close relation can range from depression, suicidal thoughts, feelings of hopelessness, loneliness and unable to cope with daily life. People always feels compassion with them specially the mental illness people. According to the American psychology associate research shows hardiness is the key to the resiliency for not only surviving, but also thriving, under stress. Hardiness enhances performance, leadership, conduct, stamina, mood and both physical and mental
This posting is about the elderly and their reminiscence of their own life. Throughout the post, I will discuss some of the difficulties I have experienced in providing care for the elderly. Furthermore, I will describe my own thoughts and feelings about the required video and what changes I will include in my nursing practice after watching the video.
There are numerous public health problems that can be addressed in my Southside of Chicago community. Among the several public health problems facing my Southside of Chicago community there are two that are more urgent. Health education or one might say lack thereof is a problem that needs to be addressed. My community is plagued with many of the residents suffering from high blood pressure, diabetes, and the killer virus known as HIV. In most cases these conditions can be prevented with healthier lifestyles and access to nutritious organic foods. In addition, environmental health is another urgent problem my community is facing. Access to clean, safe water and air is supposed to be a fundamental human right aimed at a healthy environment. Yet, my community consists a waste contaminated beach, numerous deteriorated building that are still occupied, and a countless number of restaurant and stores supplying our residents with services that are endangering their health.
I grew up in a low-income family with a father that has rheumatoid arthritis; in other words, my life was full of hardships. Being the oldest child of the two, I had a lot of responsibilities I have to carry upon my shoulder. My father is an individual who is f...