CARE FOR CAREGIVERS

PRENTISS CARE NETWORK

OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENT PARTICIPATION

Undergraduate and graduate students can participate in training and social support for formal and informal caregivers of older adults as well as program and policy development. The Prentiss Care Networks for Formal and Informal Caregivers of Older Adults is an interdisciplinary project with a community service focus.

Examples of ways the project can fulfill educational requirements are:

Undergraduate and graduate students from Case and from other local colleges have participated in the project to date. Students are developing demonstration projects and training modules for formal caregivers and informal (family) caregivers and presenting training programs in the community. Students have enjoyed the direct support of faculty in developing and presenting their work. Through the project, students are involved in meeting community needs while gaining valuable experiences and meeting academic objectives. Thus, through the Prentiss Care Networks project, our students and faculty are fostering partnerships with communities for improved student education, civic responsibility and the overall community health.

Dr. Diana L. Morris, Associate Professor of Nursing at Case and Associate Director of the University Center on Aging and Health, states that the Prentiss Care Networks project has enabled faculty and students to work more closely together to enhance the quality of life and improve the quality of care for older adults.