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Aging in Place Partnerships: A Training Program for Family Caregivers of Residents Living in Affordable Senior Housing
09/08/2010 | Requests *Summary
Find out about a pilot program at four affordable housing properties for older adults in Washington, DC. With input from service coordinators, residents, and family caregivers, a two-part workshop was designed to increase caregiver capacity while strengthening the coordination between caregivers and service staff. Caregivers who participated in the workshops reported feeling more confident in their roles as well as more knowledgeable of resources.
Author
Sanders, Alisha; Stone, Robyn; Meador, Rhoda; Parker, Victoria
Available Files
- Article PDF (229K, 20 pages)
Keywords
Community Inclusion; Caregiving; age in place; Affordable Senior Housing Properties; resident health; functional needs; workshop curriculum
Topic
Housing, Long-Term Care
Type/Tool
Data, Research / Journal abstracts
Source
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
State
District of Columbia, All States/Territories
Date Created
09/08/2010
Contact
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Housing and Urban Development
P.O. Box 23268
Washington, DC 20026-3268
helpdesk@huduser.org
800-245-2691
P.O. Box 23268
Washington, DC 20026-3268
helpdesk@huduser.org
800-245-2691
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