Caregiver Training

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Caregivers are often not trained or properly equipped to manage the day-to-day needs of the person under their care. Caregiver training emphasizes the skills needed to provide quality care and encourages self-monitoring of caregiver stress and strain.

We invite you to explore the resources on this page about caregiver training. We also encourage you to access the peer-to-peer exchange if you would like to post a question or comment for response from other website users.

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ADSSP Resource List: October 2012 (no available resources yet)

Source: ADSSP National Resource Center
The ADSSP National Resource Center team has prepared this list of recently published resources covering a range of subjects of interest to ADSSP grantees and partners. This list does not represent a comprehensive examination of the recent literature in any one subject or topic. Links to the publisher’s websites have been included if an article is available for purchase or for free download. If the Alzheimer's Association Green-Field Library subscribes to the journal, you may request a copy of the article from Patty Yuen, Information and Referral Specialist, ADSSP National Resource Center at: pyuen@alz.org
Associated Date: October 2012

ADSSP Evidence-Based Practice Progressively Lowered Stress Threshold

Source: Smith
This is a paper on evidence-based practice for caregivers of people with dementia.
(External Link)
Updated December 28, 2010

Colorado ADDGS Grant Project

Source: ADSSP National Resource Center Studies
Report developed by the ADSSP National Resource Center that describes the Savvy Caregiver program in CO.
(PDF) • File type: pdf
Associated Date: January 01, 2006

Maine ADDGS Grant Project

Source: ADSSP National Resource Center Studies
Report developed by the ADSSP National Resource Center that describes systems and sustained change in Maine.
(PDF) • File type: pdf
Associated Date: January 01, 2006