OVERBURDENED CAREGIVERS OF THE ELDERLY IN CUMBARATZA PARISH IN THE FIRST SEMESTER 2024

Abstract

Elder caregiver overload is a growing problem that affects both family and professional caregivers. The objective of this article is to determine caregiver overload in older adult caregivers in Cumbaratza parish. The methodology used is quantitative cross-sectional or trans-sectional, therefore, data were collected at a single point in time, with the purpose of describing the variables and analyzing their incidence and interrelation at a given time. The main findings found in the research show that 50% of the sample have intense overload, 30% have mild overload and 20% have no overload. In addition, it is evident with 73% that the caregivers of older adults are predominantly female and that there is a higher prevalence in terms of kinship with the caregivers' older adult and that it is their children who assume the role of caregiver. Likewise, in this research a proposal is made for actions to reduce the levels of caregiver overload such as workshops, talks, respite spaces, among others.