EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS
The Prentiss Care Networks project staff, including faculty and students, has developed educational programs to meet the needs of both formal and informal caregivers of older adults in the community. The Prentiss Care Network is open and willing to work with you and/or your community or organization on enhancing the understanding of many areas of caregiving.
Examples of our current free educational program topics for informal and formal caregivers include:
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Depression |
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Pain Management |
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Anger Management |
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Exercise |
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Making a Home Safe |
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Mobility |
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Dealing with Emergencies / Do Not Resuscitate |
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Medication Management |
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Communication with Cognitively-Impaired Older Adults |
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Assisting Cognitively-Impaired Older Adults with Activities of Daily Living and Sleep |
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Alternatives to Restraint |
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Relaxation for Caregivers |
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Expressive Therapies for Caregivers |
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Enhancing Communication among Formal and Informal Caregivers |
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Prevention of Pressure Ulcers in Older Adults |
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Intimacy Needs of Older Adults |
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Nutrition in Older Adults/Nutrition in Older Adults with Dementia |
We are continually expanding the list of topics to meet the needs of our community. The Prentiss Care Networks project staff works directly with formal and informal caregivers to adapt the training content and develop new training topics to meet the needs of caregivers of older adults in a variety of settings. This includes nursing homes, home care agencies, faith-based programs, community-based family caregiving programs, and faculty-based family support groups.
To find out about how the Prentiss Care Networks project staff can assist with education and training of formal and informal caregivers, contact the Prentiss project at 216-368-2692. |
