Caregiver burden among caregivers of hospitalized elderly

Abstract

Caregiver burden for hospitalized elderly patients is a complex phenomenon, characterized by physical, emotional, financial,
and social challenges that significantly affect caregivers’ well-being. Research highlights that caregiver often experience high
levels of stress, anxiety, and physical strain due to the demands of supporting elderly patients with multiple health issues.
Factors such as the elderly patient’s comorbidities, length of hospital stay, and post-discharge care needs intensify the burden,
particularly for those without adequate support systems or resources. Financial costs, including out-of-pocket expenses and
lost income, further exacerbate the strain on caregivers.

Aim of Study: To study the caregiver burden among caregivers of hospitalized elderly people.

Research Methodology: Descriptive research design was used in this research study. 50 caregivers of hospitalized elderly
were recruited through purposive sapling techniques from various hospital of Delhi.

Result and Conclusion: In present time caring of elderly people is big challenge for caregiver. The caring of the hospitalized
elderly, caregivers often find themselves isolated from society. They have very little time to maintain social contacts, family
responsibility, job related and daily routine work because they take the responsibility of the caring of elderly. Day by day this
social isolation further increases with the problems of elderly since higher levels of care-giving and it create many Psychological
and Behavioural problems like disturbed sleep, irritability, and aggression.