ABOUT THE PROJECT
The interdisciplinary University
Center on Aging and Health (UCAH) at Case Western Reserve
University received a five-year grant in August 2003 from the Elizabeth
Severance Prentiss Foundation to provide education and training
to informal (unpaid family and kin) and formal (paid) caregivers
of older adults. The mission of the Prentiss Caregiver Care
Network Project is to enhance the quality of life of older adults
in the Greater Cleveland area through education and training
of caregivers. The objectives of the project include:
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Informal caregiver education and outreach is focused on educating and training nonprofessional caregivers – primarily family members, kin, and friends – on the care needs of older adults, on health promotion and
maintenance activities for their own self-care, and to help younger people understand the care needs of older adults
and prepare for their own successful aging and roles as caregivers. |
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The development of a community-based and managed care-net
(modeled after care-net development by the Rosalyn Carter
Institute for Caregiving in Georgia) for caregivers, e.g.
a community caregiver resource center, with the guidance
and participation of a newly formed Community Advisory Board. |
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On-site training of caregivers professionals, nonprofessionals,
and volunteers in long-term settings, such as faith based
service organizations, nursing homes, and home health agencies. |
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