The Family as a Caring Unit - Overview (Leaving Cert Home Economics): Flashcards

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The Family as a Caring Unit - Overview
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Role overload definition

Demands exceed capacity to cope, causing stress & exhaustion

Role conflict definition

One role's demands interfere with performing other roles

4 basic needs children depend on families for

Food, shelter, safety, emotional support

4 psychological needs of children

Love, security, acceptance, recognition

Single parents' two roles

Emotional nurturing and economic providing roles

What grandparents provide during family crises

Stability and continuity

Child's right to name and nationality

Right to be registered at birth, receive name, acquire nationality

Adolescent-parent conflict: independence cause

Adolescents strive for autonomy, conflict with parental authority

Adolescent-parent conflict: social media cause

Disagreements over digital device usage due to generational gaps

Why is independence crucial for older adults?

Essential for self-esteem and mental health

Meals on Wheels service purpose

Ensures older adults receive nutritious meals at home

Medical cards benefit for older persons

Reduces healthcare costs, helps manage health needs affordably

Generational conflict cause: control

One generation feels controlled or restricted by another

Physical challenges for special needs members

Mobility issues, assistive tech dependence, need for personal care

National Disability Authority (NDA) role

Provides guidelines & standards for disability services in Ireland

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