Read the following case study and answer the reflective questions. Please provide rationales for your answers. Make sure to provide citations/references for your answers in APA  format

1. Sandra’s middle-aged sisters and their families are likely experiencing a range of stresses as they care for Sandra. These may include emotional stress from seeing a loved one in pain or distress, as well as physical and logistical stress from providing care around the clock. There may also be financial stress from taking time off work to provide care or paying for additional care resources. (O’Halloran, McCarthy, & Twomey, 2019)
2. There are several resources available to manage the stresses experienced by Sandra’s sisters and their families. These may include hospice services, which can provide support and resources for the family and the patient, as well as home health services, which can provide skilled nursing care and other support in the home. Additionally, community resources such as respite care or support groups may be available to help caregivers manage the demands of caring for a loved one at the end of life. (National Institute on Aging, 2021)
3. Sandra may be experiencing feelings of dependency and loss of autonomy due to her inability to perform her own activities of daily living. This can be a difficult transition for many patients, and it may be important for Sandra to have support in coming to terms with these changes. She may benefit from counseling or therapy to help her work through her feelings of loss and maintain a sense of control over her life. (Tremolada, Schiavo, Varotto, & Basso, 2020)

References:

National Institute on Aging. (2021). Caregiving at the End of Life. https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/caregiving-end-life

O’Halloran, P., McCarthy, J., & Twomey, F. (2019). Family Caregiver Experiences of Caring for a Relative With Advanced Cancer: A Systematic Review. Journal of Hospice & Palliative Nursing, 21(1), 39-48.

Tremolada, M., Schiavo, S., Varotto, D., & Basso, G. (2020). Parental psychological distress and quality of life after a child’s cancer diagnosis. European Journal of Oncology Nursing, 47, 101791.