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An estimated 21% of U.S. households are impacted by caregiving responsibilities for older adults. Participate in this module to learn to identify risk factors associated with caregiver burden, how to utilize assessment instruments for identifying burden, and how best to employ resources to assist caregivers to develop coping skills to reduce burden. This module will enable you to support caregivers to become more confident and proficient in their caregiving capabilities, and reduce their strain and avoid burnout.

This learning module, created by Robert Rada and Susan Altfeld, discusses caregiver burden. By the end of the module, learners should be able to: (1) list common mental and physical health problems caregivers may experience related to caring for the older adult; (2) identify the risk factors associated with caregiver burden; (3) discuss assessment instruments for identifying caregiver burden; and (4) employ resources and assist caregivers to develop coping skills to reduce the stress associated with caregiving. Registration required to access the material but there is no charge.

ENGAGE-IL, 2022
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