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Training Caregivers for Older Adults in the Home: A Search for Curricula
03/29/2007 | Requests *Summary
What curricula are used to train paid and unpaid individuals caring for older adults in the home? The authors conducted a 4-month search to identify and categorize existing curricula nationwide. It was used as a discussion primer for a March 2007 conference that sought to discuss specialized vs. comprehensive training models, standards, and possible credentialing for caregivers and training programs. Contact information for the curricula discussed is provided.
Author
Alsbrook, Valerie; White, Sherry; Vaughan-Wrobel, Beth; Wright, Larry
Available Files
- Report PDF (427K, 49 pages)
Keywords
Caregiving; curricula; literature review; In-Home Caregiver Training;
Topic
Aging Issues, Long-Term Care, Quality, Workforce/Direct Care
Type/Tool
Archived conference materials / Presentations, Contacts, Data, Reports, Training materials
Source
Caregiving Project for Older Americans; International Longevity Center-USA; Schmieding Center for Senior Health and Education
State
All States/Territories
Date Created
01/14/2009
Contact
International Longevity Center-USA
212-288-1468
212-288-1468
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* Reflects requests since January 1, 2007
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