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Chantal’s Household

Chantal (50s) cares for her mother, Debby (80s) requires 24×7 care. Over the past six years, Chantal took on more and more care responsibilities, and eventually resigned from her job and moved into a house next door to care for Debby. Debby has a long list of medical issues: hypertension, hyperlipidemia, CHF, atrial fibrillation, arrhythmia, allergic pneumonia, thyroid issues, renal insufficiency, sinus issues, reflux, dementia, asthma, severe osteoarthritis, and arthritis and stenosis in her back. In addition, Debby has had pelvic support surgery, and in the past suffered fractures in the hip and pelvis. Chantal lives with her husband Bill. Two of Chantal’s brothers, who also live nearby, and a domestic care aide help with Debby’s care. For a few hours a day, Chantal is able to get some time for herself to exercise and unwind. During the two days of observation, Chantal experienced more agitation than usual because of her mother’s worsening condition.

Chantal (50s) cares for her mother, Debby (80s) requires 24×7 care. Over the past six years, Chantal took on more and more care responsibilities, and eventually resigned from her job and moved into a house next door to care for Debby. Debby has a long list of medical issues: hypertension, hyperlipidemia, CHF, atrial fibrillation, arrhythmia, allergic pneumonia, thyroid issues, renal insufficiency, sinus issues, reflux, dementia, asthma, severe osteoarthritis, and arthritis and stenosis in her back. In addition, Debby has had pelvic support surgery, and in the past suffered fractures in the hip and pelvis. Chantal lives with her husband Bill. Two of Chantal’s brothers, who also live nearby, and a domestic care aide help with Debby’s care. For a few hours a day, Chantal is able to get some time for herself to exercise and unwind. During the two days of observation, Chantal experienced more agitation than usual because of her mother’s worsening condition.

Chantal
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    Debby requires all day care. The core care team is comprised of Chantal, Emily (domestic care aide), and two of Chantal’s brothers. All family members live in separate homes on the same street. Emily is a long-trusted aide and has been employed by the family for some time. Emily also provides practical and emotional support to Chantal. They work in shifts: Emily works during the day and handles interactions with hospice nurses and other aides; Chantal takes over in the evening until the morning.  Her nearby brothers cover gaps. A third brother who lives further away helps to manage Debby’s financial issues. Chantal, Bill and Debby are comforted by the family dog.

    Debby has an extensive caregiving network on account of her numerous illnesses. She has two hospice aides and a hospice nurse. She also sees a pain management doctor monthly.
     
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    Debby requires all day care. The core care team is comprised of Chantal, Emily (domestic care aide), and two of Chantal’s brothers. All family members live in separate homes on the same street. Emily is a long-trusted aide and has been employed by the family for some time. Emily also provides practical and emotional support to Chantal. They work in shifts: Emily works during the day and handles interactions with hospice nurses and other aides; Chantal takes over in the evening until the morning.  Her nearby brothers cover gaps. A third brother who lives further away helps to manage Debby’s financial issues. Chantal, Bill and Debby are comforted by the family dog.

    Debby has an extensive caregiving network on account of her numerous illnesses. She has two hospice aides and a hospice nurse. She also sees a pain management doctor monthly.
     
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    Debby requires all day care. The core care team is comprised of Chantal, Emily (domestic care aide), and two of Chantal’s brothers. All family members live in separate homes on the same street. Emily is a long-trusted aide and has been employed by the family for some time. Emily also provides practical and emotional support to Chantal. They work in shifts: Emily works during the day and handles interactions with hospice nurses and other aides; Chantal takes over in the evening until the morning.  Her nearby brothers cover gaps. A third brother who lives further away helps to manage Debby’s financial issues. Chantal, Bill and Debby are comforted by the family dog.

    Debby has an extensive caregiving network on account of her numerous illnesses. She has two hospice aides and a hospice nurse. She also sees a pain management doctor monthly.
     
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    Debby requires all day care. The core care team is comprised of Chantal, Emily (domestic care aide), and two of Chantal’s brothers. All family members live in separate homes on the same street. Emily is a long-trusted aide and has been employed by the family for some time. Emily also provides practical and emotional support to Chantal. They work in shifts: Emily works during the day and handles interactions with hospice nurses and other aides; Chantal takes over in the evening until the morning.  Her nearby brothers cover gaps. A third brother who lives further away helps to manage Debby’s financial issues. Chantal, Bill and Debby are comforted by the family dog.

    Debby has an extensive caregiving network on account of her numerous illnesses. She has two hospice aides and a hospice nurse. She also sees a pain management doctor monthly.
     
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    Debby requires all day care. The core care team is comprised of Chantal, Emily (domestic care aide), and two of Chantal’s brothers. All family members live in separate homes on the same street. Emily is a long-trusted aide and has been employed by the family for some time. Emily also provides practical and emotional support to Chantal. They work in shifts: Emily works during the day and handles interactions with hospice nurses and other aides; Chantal takes over in the evening until the morning.  Her nearby brothers cover gaps. A third brother who lives further away helps to manage Debby’s financial issues. Chantal, Bill and Debby are comforted by the family dog.

    Debby has an extensive caregiving network on account of her numerous illnesses. She has two hospice aides and a hospice nurse. She also sees a pain management doctor monthly.
     
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    Debby requires all day care. The core care team is comprised of Chantal, Emily (domestic care aide), and two of Chantal’s brothers. All family members live in separate homes on the same street. Emily is a long-trusted aide and has been employed by the family for some time. Emily also provides practical and emotional support to Chantal. They work in shifts: Emily works during the day and handles interactions with hospice nurses and other aides; Chantal takes over in the evening until the morning.  Her nearby brothers cover gaps. A third brother who lives further away helps to manage Debby’s financial issues. Chantal, Bill and Debby are comforted by the family dog.

    Debby has an extensive caregiving network on account of her numerous illnesses. She has two hospice aides and a hospice nurse. She also sees a pain management doctor monthly.
     
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    Debby requires all day care. The core care team is comprised of Chantal, Emily (domestic care aide), and two of Chantal’s brothers. All family members live in separate homes on the same street. Emily is a long-trusted aide and has been employed by the family for some time. Emily also provides practical and emotional support to Chantal. They work in shifts: Emily works during the day and handles interactions with hospice nurses and other aides; Chantal takes over in the evening until the morning.  Her nearby brothers cover gaps. A third brother who lives further away helps to manage Debby’s financial issues. Chantal, Bill and Debby are comforted by the family dog.

    Debby has an extensive caregiving network on account of her numerous illnesses. She has two hospice aides and a hospice nurse. She also sees a pain management doctor monthly.
     
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    Debby requires all day care. The core care team is comprised of Chantal, Emily (domestic care aide), and two of Chantal’s brothers. All family members live in separate homes on the same street. Emily is a long-trusted aide and has been employed by the family for some time. Emily also provides practical and emotional support to Chantal. They work in shifts: Emily works during the day and handles interactions with hospice nurses and other aides; Chantal takes over in the evening until the morning.  Her nearby brothers cover gaps. A third brother who lives further away helps to manage Debby’s financial issues. Chantal, Bill and Debby are comforted by the family dog.

    Debby has an extensive caregiving network on account of her numerous illnesses. She has two hospice aides and a hospice nurse. She also sees a pain management doctor monthly.
     
  • Summary
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    Debby requires all day care. The core care team is comprised of Chantal, Emily (domestic care aide), and two of Chantal’s brothers. All family members live in separate homes on the same street. Emily is a long-trusted aide and has been employed by the family for some time. Emily also provides practical and emotional support to Chantal. They work in shifts: Emily works during the day and handles interactions with hospice nurses and other aides; Chantal takes over in the evening until the morning.  Her nearby brothers cover gaps. A third brother who lives further away helps to manage Debby’s financial issues. Chantal, Bill and Debby are comforted by the family dog.

    Debby has an extensive caregiving network on account of her numerous illnesses. She has two hospice aides and a hospice nurse. She also sees a pain management doctor monthly.
     

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