Upload
katiesenior7
View
876
Download
2
Tags:
Embed Size (px)
DESCRIPTION
Citation preview
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/