Health Management for Older Adults III - Loss of Independence in the Elderly -- Independence and Dependence

< i > Loss of Independence in the Elderly -- Independence and Dependence

Dependency is especially difficult for the elderly who are often expected to defer to their caregivers, to be grateful for what they receive, and to give up the right to lead their own lives

When an older person becomes dependent on an adult relative, some significant changes occur in the family, because providing daily assistance to impaired elderly is a great source of stress for the caregiver