Nursing Protocol: Supporting Family Caregivers

In this article, the authors discuss the issue of supporting family care among older and oldest old; the matter is considered an urgent challenge in geriatrics. The work focuses on assessing the quality of care for older individuals at home, as well as providing support to their family members. The protocol gives an idea of the role of a caregiver, which is carried out through the interaction between family members during the process of distributing family roles. The issue of home care is being discussed, considering the maintenance of the patient’s highest possible functional status along with healthy nutrition, hygiene and symptom management.