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Essay / Caregiver Abuse Case Study - 805
The Government of Canada must develop policies to encourage the collectivist approach of filial piety. Filial piety comes from Asian culture which means respecting and caring for parents as they age (Chappell & Hollander, 2013; Muramatsu & Akiyama, 2011). Ideally, the eldest son will support his parents with his nuclear family. His wife will be primarily responsible for care and support (Chappell & Hollander, 2013). Problems arise if the woman also has a job and the family depends on this income. Caregivers receive support from other family members, but if the parent needs medical assistance, additional support services are needed. Fortunately, there are programs for in-home caregivers that include weekly visits from medical professionals for personal and medical help. These professionals can reduce the time a family needs to support an elderly person