Caring for carers: evaluation of a support program for carers of people with dementia
The Brotherhood of St. Laurence pilot program Caring for Carers (C4C) assisted people caring for someone with dementia.
Continuous improvement was enabled by using action research methodology. Over three phases, Caring for Carers developed into a personalised program of training and ongoing support.
Carers most highly valued the regular one-on-one contact with a trained professional in the home.
The ability to talk openly provided emotional support and eased the stresses of caring.
The program received support from an individual donor, the Portland House Foundation and the Hector Waldron Pride Charitable Trust.
Last updated on 3 April 2020