How to include Caregivers in the Care Team: online event for family members and professionals

Rockwall County, TX (October 9, 2024) – Healthcare workers can better serve patients through partnerships with caregivers, but there needs to be more formal training and support on engaging caregivers in care planning. Exploring caregivers’ roles and experiences in supporting the health of loved ones is important to having confidence in the process. Issues including difficult behaviors, elder abuse and advocacy, diversity, and cultural competence are areas to be considered when bringing on a caregiver for a family member.

The caregiving journey is more manageable with the proper support. Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County (MOWSS) is here to partner with you. We collaborate with the North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging to provide caregiver support, guide caregivers and seniors through all stages of life and preparation and offer a lifeline to relieve anxiety.

When entrusting the care of a loved one to a caregiver, it is important to define roles and responsibilities for both the caregiver and the family. Often, the person being cared for may need more capabilities to communicate their needs and observations. The caregiver carries great responsibility for the sake of the patient, the person they are caring for, and the family they are reporting to.

Defining Caregivers & Recognizing Their Experiences

• What research tells us about caregiver experience, challenges, and well-being
• Are caregivers a resource, partner, or client?
• Self-care for caregivers and professional caregivers

How to Include Caregivers in the Care Team: A Series for Health Care Workers

This is a free, online event for family members and professionals. RSVP here: https://bit.ly/4ebddzR Presented by: North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging & WellMed Charitable Foundation. A certificate of attendance will be provided upon request.

Check out our Resource Directory, FAQ, and Educational Events Calendar for more great information on the North Central Texas Agency on Aging website. Permission is granted to duplicate all parts of this page to use in education programs supporting family members caring for elders.

For additional information, call Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County at 972-771-9514.

Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County and North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging provided information. The North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging serves adults aged 60 and older and their family caregivers who live in Collin, Denton, Ellis, Erath, Hood, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Navarro, Palo Pinto, Parker, Rockwall, Somervell, and Wise counties. Their mission is to create and maintain a coordinated health and social services network for older adults and family caregivers. They provide services and resources that help older adults maximize their quality of life and live independently. Information, education, and direct services help individuals meet basic needs and make informed decisions. Contact one of their staff members or call 800-272-3921.

Submitted by Carrie Pickell. Courtesy graphic.

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