CAREGIVING

Care·giv·ing
The activity or profession of regularly looking after a child or a sick, elderly, or disabled person.
Video:What Is A Caregiver?
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The Southeast Michigan Senior Regional Collaborative advocates for caregivers by providing them direct services so that they can accomplish their mission on fixing issues surrounding the quality of life of seniors in the Macomb, Wayne, and Oakland counties.  By working together, these organizations are able to influence policymakers, service professionals, family caregivers and seniors. Each organization works individually and collectively, and they are dedicated to providing the highest quality of services for both formal and informal caregivers.
 COMMON TASK FOR IN HOME CARE 
  • Home Management and Care Planning.
  • Medical Advocacy.
  • Prescription Medication Management.
  • Help with Personal Hygiene and Care.
  • Assisting with Meals and Nutrition. 
  • Help with Mobility.
  • Home Maintenance and Housekeeping. 
  • Transportation.
IMPACT OF CAREGIVING
  • The longer a caregiver has been providing care, the more likely she or he is to report fair or poor health.
  •  22 percent of caregivers feel their health has gotten worse as a result of caregiving.
  • 19% caregivers reports a high level of physical strain resulting from caregiving and 38% consider their caregiving situation to be emotionally stressful. 
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CAREGIVING ARTICLES
Coping Strategies and Caregiving Outcomes Among Rural Dementia Caregivers
Enpowering Family Caregivers: The Powerful Tools For Caregiving Program
Families Caring For Aging America
The Care Act Implementation: Progress and Promise​
Fostering Inter-Agency Collaboration for the Delivery of Community-Based Services for Older Adults ​
Caregiving Resources