1. 1
Abstract Template Form 2014
Please complete all sections and submit this form on N4600 D2L on or
before Monday February 10th, 2014.
1. Title: (no more than 10 words)
Caregiver Stress- How does it impact the daily lives of caregivers?
What are the early signs, and ways to prevent it?
2. Student Presenters: List your names; full first and last name (up to
four presenters)
1: Donna Lagergren
2:
3:
4:
3. Please indicate thematic area for your presentation.
(Choose only one)
  Health Promotion/Community Health
  Treatment and Palliative Care
  Professional Issues
  Research and Best Practices
4. Please indicate first choice for your presentation type:
 Oral Presentation
 Poster Presentation
  Oral Presentation or Poster
5. Please indicate where you plan to present:
 Nursing Scholarship Forum April 3rd & 4th
  Clinical Area February/Out of town
 Both Nursing Scholarship Forum April 3rd & 4th
and out of town/clinical area

2. 2
Abstract (150- 200 words excluding reference list)
CaregiverStress- How does it impact the daily livesof caregivers?Whatare the
early signsand ways to preventit?
As the elderlypopulationincreases,manyof these individualswill require care
while livingintheir home environment. Majorityof caregivers providingcare are
elderlywomenwho are caring for their spouse whom has dementiaor is
terminallyill/endoflife. While providingcare to theirlovedone, many of the
caregiversare faced with barriers which can greatly impact their livesphysically,
socially,emotionally,andpsychologically.This can be very demandingand place a
great deal ofstress on their everydaylife.Inresult many experience Caregiver
Stress. Early signs ofcaregiver’sstress are depression,anxiety,sleepdeprivation,
weightgain or loss,lossof appetite,frequentheadaches,alcohol and drug abuse,
and decreasedsocialization. Hospice care can be an optionwhen the caregiver has
difficultyinprovidingcare to theirlovedone who is terminallyill. Copingstrategies
to assist the caregiverare keepingactive,settingpersonal goals,seekingsocial
support, maintainingrelationshipswithsignificantothers,joiningsupport groups,
and staying in touch with your doctor. There are many resourcesand supports
available to the caregiverwho is experiencing caregiverstresssuch as counselling,
support groups, and respite care.
Donna Lagergren