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The Library
Welcome to the C.A.R.E.S Accessible Home Page Virtual Library !
Here you can find up-to-date information on relevant caregiving topics and issues. The library is continually growing so be sure to visit often for updates and new articles.
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Center Presentations
December 5, 2003 - International Conference on Aging Disability and Independence
PowerPoint Presentation: "Caregiver Adaptations to Reduce Environmental Stress" (CARES)
Washington, DC
Presented by: Dory Sabata, OTD, OTR/L - Co-Authors: Jon Pynoos, Ph.D., Julie Overton, MHA, MSG
September 23, 2003 - AoA National Summit: Creating Healthy and Caring Communities
PowerPoint Presentation: Caregiver Adaptations to Reduce Environmental Stress (CARES: The Role of Environmental Coping Strategies (ECS)
Presentation by: Dory Sabata, OTD, OTR; Co-Author: Julie Overton, MHA, MSG
Center Publications
"Caregiver Adaptations To Reduce Environmental Stress: The Role Of Home Modifications" -An article written by Julie Overton from the National Resource Center on Supportive Housing and Home Modifications.
C.A.R.E.S Brochures - These useful fact sheets define environmental coping strategies, home modifications, and assistive devices and provide valuable checklists and information on how to facilitate caregiving activities.
General Public - This brochure suggests strategies for minimizing the physical burden assosciated with caregiving and maximizing the care recipients' independence.
Professionals - This brochure contains examples of public programs that provide home modifications and assistive devices.
C.A.R.E.S. Fact Sheet (.pdf) - This Center fact sheet provides valuable information on how home modifications and the use of assistive devices can help you in performing caregiving activities. We have made it available to you in several languages:
Online Publications
A Balancing Act: Simple Steps to Help Seniors See the Need for Home Modifications - This article from Caregiver.com provides useful tips and suggestions for caregivers and family members on how to help loved ones recognize the need for home modifications.
"Bathroom Safety Design"(.pdf) - This article from http://www.careguide.com provides useful tips for caregivers to help prevents falls and accidents in the bathroom.
"Caregivers' Perceptions of the Effectiveness of Home Modifications for Community Living Adults with Dementia" Read about the study of the effectiveness of various modifications made mostly by caregivers to increase the safety or autonomy of persons with dementia.
Caring to Help Others: A Training Manual for Preparing Volunteers to Assist Caregivers of Older Adults - is a comprehensive training manual that is available at no cost to non-profit community organizations with volunteer caregiver programs or plans to start one.
Eldercare Locator (.pdf) - This fact sheet provides information on this nationwide service funded by the U.S. Administration on Aging, that is designed to help older adults, their families, and caregivers the services and resources they need.
Elder Care Planning Checklist - This checklist by Seniors! Inc. is a great planning tool that will assist caregiving for aging parents or loved ones by helping inventory and organize vital information.
Lighting the Way: A Key to Independence- A series of booklets on lighting written in collaboration between AARP and the Lighting Research Center at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. This booklet specifically addresses the needs of the general public, including older adults and their families. Older Adults (pdf).
National Family Caregiver Support Program Executive Summary (pdf) - The NFCSP report highlights the significant progress made in states, tribes, and communities across the country in implementing efficient and effective service networks for older adults and their caregivers. This report, "The National Family Caregiver Support Program: Compassion in Action," will be formally released in the coming months. To view the full-length Executive Summary, click here (3.8MB pdf).
Practical Skills Training for Family Caregivers(pdf) - This report, released by The National Center on Caregiving at Family Caregiver Alliance (http://www.caregiver.org), provides an overview of the hands-on strategies and skills caregivers need to maintain a frail elder or chronically ill individual at home.
"Respite Care: Getting a Break"- This article from http://www.careguide.com, provides an overview of available respite programs and funding sources for caregivers in need of additional assistance.
"Solutions for Living with Alzheimer's: The Caregiver's Guide to Home Modification"(.pdf) - This article from http://www.go60.com provides practical and useful information on modifying the home to care for a person with Alzheimer's. It is intended to make it easier for families and caregivers to create a safer and more sensitive home environment.
"Stanford Researchers Help Caregivers Find Relief in Home-based Exercise Program" - A study by researchers at Stanford University Medical Center shows that a home-based exercise program can yield significant mental and physical benefits for caregivers.
Plan of Action Resources
Funding Guide (Diane Sprague)
"Rebuilding Together Checklist (Anne Morris) [PDF]
Scenic Valley Area VIII Area Agency on Aging Brochure (Donna Smith) [PDF]
Listserve--National Home Modifications Action Coalition
Listserve--American Occupational Therapy Association (Requires AOTA Membership)- Home Modification Network, Technology, Home & Community Health, Gerontology, Rebuilding Together.
Specialist Directory--American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
Certified Aging in Place Directory--National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
Information that the USC National Resource Center on Supportive Housing and Home Modification publishes on the World Wide Web may contain references or cross references to other agencies, products, programs, or links. The USC National Resource Center on Supportive Housing and Home Modification does not endorse nor qualify any of the following products, programs or links. The listing of these products, programs, and services is for informational purposes and individuals must use their own caution and judgment when using these resources. USC does not hold any liability or personal interest in any of these agencies, products, or services. |
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