Aging in Place Partnerships: A Training Program for Family Caregivers of Residents Living in Affordable Senior Housing

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Article Publication Date: 
9/8/2010
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.
Article Author: 
Sanders, Alisha; Stone, Robyn; Meador, Rhoda; Parker, Victoria
Topics: 
Housing
Types/Tools: 
Data; Research / Journal abstracts
Populations: 
Caregivers
Sources: 
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Programs/Initiatives: 
N/A
States: 
All States/Territories; District of Columbia
Keywords: 
Long-Term Care
age in place; Affordable Senior Housing Properties; resident health; functional needs; workshop curriculum

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