Jessie is the carer of James, her 25-year-old son with intellectual…

Question Jessie is the carer of James, her 25-year-old son with intellectual… Jessie is the carer of James, her 25-year-old son with intellectual and physical disabilities and mental health issues. Jessie worked for 15 years as a social worker, but gave up her career when James was born and has been caring for him ever since. James is an outgoing young man, but he needs daily assistance with personal care, dressing, medication, meal preparation, transport, attendance at appointments, and financial management issues. Up until one year ago Jessie provided all the care for James, but Jessie’s health deteriorated and she needed the assistance of support workers on a daily basis. Jessie has painful arthritis which is restricting her movements and she has recently been diagnosed with a benign brain tumour which will require intensive treatment over a period of months during which time Jessie will be unable to care for James at all. While Jessie has been ill, James’ behaviour has become quite demanding which has increased Jessie’s stress.Identify key changes that might include a risk of the care relationship breaking down. Health Science Science Nursing Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)