Training programs for family caregivers have increased in recent years, but such programs rarely reduce feelings of caregiving burden and depression among family members. Family caregivers often experience tremendous caregiving burdens with little support or training. This article describes a novel communications curriculum created for family dementia caregivers using improvisational theatre techniques. Other disability resources to help adopt a positive approach to daily living are also included.Adult education, dementia, caregiving, communication, improvisational theatre Abstract These include resources for finding a caregiver as well as for identifying medical services to support emerging needs, modifying a home for wheelchair accessibility, locating transportation resources and agencies to support adaptive driving, as well as identifying medical providers, groups, and agencies for emotional support and caregiver respite.Īlso included are listings of statewide spinal cord injury associations and community groups that promote empowerment, independence, and peer support.
There are agencies and tip sheets in this section that can help families living with spinal cord injuries develop an individualized caregiver plan. The tasks can range from helping someone with daily care, providing support with household tasks, securing accessible transportation, helping to motivate and enable involvement in social activities, to advocating for ongoing medical care. For many individuals, it is a new and unknown territory. Explore the resources below to expand your knowledge and ability to navigate the complexities of caring for someone with a spinal cord injury.įamily caregiving involves an array of tasks.
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