A review of the biopsychosocial aspects of caregiving for aging family members. Issue 5 (19th October 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Colvin, Alex D.; Bullock, Angela N.
• Is Part Of: Journal of family social work. Volume 19:Issue 5(2016)
• Page Start: 420
• Page End: 442
• Publication Date: 2016-10-19
• Subjects: Aging -- biopsychosocial -- caregiving -- stress; Family social work -- Periodicals; Family social work -- United States -- Periodicals; 362.82097305
• DOI: 10.1080/10522158.2016.1214657
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1052-2158

Abstract

ABSTRACT: With the ever-increasing growth in the aging population, the need for care providers will also continue to rise. Many of these caregivers will provide informal care to family members and friends at a price to their own physical, psychological, and social well-being. This article examines the phenomenon of caregiving and provides a review of the biological, psychological, and social impacts of caregiving to care providers. George Engel's biopsychosocial model is explored to examine the biological, psychological, and social factors that can affect a caregiver's health and well-being. This article further explores social work practice implications and strategies for future intervention to reduce caregiver burnout and aid in their self-preservation.