Family Caregiving offers caregivers a helping hand.
 

As our nation’s population ages, more and more families are taking on the responsibility of caring for a loved one. Additional families are choosing to provide care for loved ones who want to remain in a home setting.

While providing at-home care is a growing trend, it can be challenging for caregivers and their families.  Caring for a parent, spouse or friend in a home setting—ensuring a safe environment and providing even the most basic care—can be overwhelming. 

That’s why we are so excited to introduce the new American Red Cross Family Caregiving program.

Nine one-hour modules help you provide better care on topics such as healthy eating, positioning and home safety. There is even a module to assist caregivers to better understand medical, legal and financial issues.
 

The American Red Cross Family Caregiving program consists of the following: 

·         Assisting with Personal Care

·         Caring for the Caregiver

·         Positioning and Helping Your Loved One Move

·         Family Caregiving: General Caregiving Skills

·         Family Caregiving: Home Safety

·         Healthy Eating

·         Caring for Loved One with HIV/AIDS

·         Caring for Loved One with Alzheimer’s Disease or Dementia

·         Legal and Financial Resources

Each participant receives a booklet for take-home reference.  To offer this program at your church, organization, or institution, please call 513-792-4000.

Health care providers, parish nurses, and others with a background in caregiving or long-term care are ideal candidates to teach American Red Cross Family Caregiving.  To become a leader, please call 513-792-4000.

To purchase the Family Caregiving reference guide with companion DVD (1 hour and 49 minutes) click here.