Volunteer respite caregivers community network

James Madison University Institute for Innovation in Health and Human Services

Stacy Hansen, Program Director

Caregiving Facts Virginians aged 85+ increasing 5 times rate of total

population (National Center on Caregiving: 50 State Report) Only 13.2% of persons 85+ live in institutional settings

(such as nursing homes). (U.S. Census Bureau 2010 Current Population Survey)

29% Americans are unpaid caregiver (2010 Emblem Health and National Alliance for Caregiving)

Respite for caregivers identified as one of top four needs among older adults in Harrisonburg/Rockingham County (Healthy Community Assessment 2011)

CCN Mission Statement

“To provide support services to caregivers of frail elders and people with dementia, preserving an independent lifestyle for both the elder and the caregiver.”

CCN Program

CCN Staff

Students/ Volunteers

Families

CCN Program Services Home-based respite companion care Companion services on outings or errand

running Telephone support line Phone follow-up & emotional support Information & Referral Bereavement support

CCN Funding Sources Sliding scale fees possible due to:

United Way JMU Foundations Grants Private donations

Referral Sources RMH Hospital Social Workers Hospice Social Services Area Agencies on Aging Case Workers Retirement Communities United Way Private Home Health Agencies Private Geriatric Care Managers

CCN: Background

1998 Research Study Alzheimer’s Demonstration Model Funding 2001 -IIHHS

1998 Caregiver Research Identify priority needs of caregivers of

frail older adults Evaluate whether needs are met by

existing services Gather information to guide planning for

services

What Caregivers Need In-home companion care once or twice a week to

provide:

Get-away for caregiver

Social stimulation for frail older adult Emotional support for caregivers Up-to-date information Better coordination of resources, consultation, and

referral Low cost help

Goals: Unduplicated services tailored to family

needs: Respite and Companion Care Information, support, and education

Campus community partnership Enhanced academic programs

Student service learning Valuing needs of older adults

Cumulative Service Outcomes

a/o June 30,12 Care to 202 families (30-40 ongoing) Training of 1057 student and community

volunteers 34,329 hours of companion care Each semester 45-55 students average 45

hours each with CCN

Elements of Success: University Student Service Learning tradition Institute for Innovation in Health and Human

Services HHS curriculum opportunities Elective Course Faculty support and grant writing Faculty research

Elective Course

Course Title: Issues &Applications of Family Care Giving

Credit Hours: 1 credit hourContact Hours: 45 contact hours/semesterCourse Overview: Students from any major engage in service

learning with clients and staff of Caregivers Community Network, a program of information, companion care, and support for family caregivers. Hours are negotiated and activities are tailored to student interests and learning needs.

Elements of Success: Community Associated with VA Dept for Aging,

Alzheimer’s Association, Agencies on Aging, Caregiver Coalition (ElderAlliance) Season’s Plus Caregiver Getaway Day

CCN Advisory Council Potential for Collaboration

For More Information:Caregivers Community Network

601 University Blvd (MSC9014)

Harrisonburg, VA 22807

Phone: 568-6682 or 877-568-6682

Visit us online: http://www.socwork.jmu.edu/Caregivers/