Offers advice on developing, implementing and evaluating training and support programmes for family carers. Each chapter corresponds to a segment of the Wellsprings Training Programme at the University of Utah including, medication management, home safety and nutrition and exercise.
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978-0-8039-4185-4 (9780803941854)
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Introduction
Long-term Care of America's Frail Elderly
PART ONE: DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING AND EVALUATING A CAREGIVER SUPPORT PROGRAM
An Ecological Framework for Assessment
Resources and Constraints
Designing and Implementing a Program
Evaluating Program Effectiveness
PART TWO: BACKGROUND MATERIAL FOR INSTRUCTORS AND CAREGIVERS
Normal Aging
Healthy Relationships
Tapping Community Resources
Legal and Financial Concerns
Caregiving Skills
Grief and Dying
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