Profile of the elderly informal carer in Venezuela, case: documental review. Gerontology Program UNEFM.

Abstract

The aim of the research was to determine the profile of the Informal caregiver of the elderly in Venezuela, through the review of a documentary research in the Gerontology Program at the UNEFM. It was used the positivism model, along with the exploratory-descriptive type and with a documental design. The results have revealed that the informal caregiver of the elderly in Venezuela is female, single and aged from 20 to 50 years. The main reason is moral or emotional care, by considering a return care as children. Stressors primary objectives are the most prominent. The overload is slight and there is little possibility of claudication, but there are physical and emotional exhaustion. This research allows warning that caregivers need personal attention and training on the task of caring, therefore the implementation of gerontological programs to improve their lifestyle on the prevention of stressors that affect the caregiver and his claudication.