Read the following case study and answer the reflective questions. Please provide rationales for your answers. Make sure to provide a citation for your answers.

1. This situation reflects Jacqueline’s sense of role performance as being consumed by her role as a caregiver for her mother with Alzheimer’s disease. She is fulfilling her promise to her mother to care for her in her old age, but this has led to her neglecting her own needs, as well as her relationships with her husband and friends. She is unable to enjoy leisure activities and is experiencing difficulty sleeping at night. Jacqueline’s mother’s behavior is also affecting her relationship with her, as her mother rejects any contact with her daughter. Jacqueline is struggling to balance her caregiver role with her other roles as a wife, mother, and friend, which is causing her to feel overwhelmed and stressed.
2. Jacqueline may be contributing to her own health by neglecting her own needs and not seeking help. By eliminating most of her leisure activities and not socializing with friends, she is isolating herself and not engaging in activities that could help her relieve stress and improve her mood. This can lead to depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues. Additionally, her lack of sleep and constant stress from caregiving can have negative effects on her physical health, such as increasing her risk of cardiovascular disease and other chronic conditions. Jacqueline needs to prioritize her own health and well-being and seek help from other family members, friends, or healthcare professionals to provide care for her mother so that she can take time for herself.

Reference: Duggleby, W., L. Swindle, C. Peacock, L. K. Ghosh, P. Williams, and B. E. Parry. “The Role of the Dementia Caregiver in Family Decision Making.” Journal of Family Nursing 19, no. 3 (2013): 357-79.