Long-Term Care
Programming Stream
Quality of Care and Quality of Life
Presentation Type
Oral Presentation
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Waxman 3-4, TCC, South Building
Room Sponsor: PointClickCare
Name
Empowering LTC Family Caregivers’ Adjustment to Institutional Settings Through a User-Friendly Self-Assessment Tool
Description

In this session, we explore the innovative Canadian Caregiver Adjustment Tool (C-CAN Tool), designed to address the overlooked needs of caregivers as their loved ones transition to institutional care. Research consistently shows that caregivers experience significant stress and uncertainty during this transition, yet there's a gap in understanding how to support them effectively. The C-CAN Tool aims to identify caregivers' unique needs, helping improve their outcomes and enabling healthcare professionals to better address evolving caregiving needs. Join us to learn how this tool can make a difference for family caregivers and enhance senior care practices.