Hello GNAO Members,
We are pleased to share with you that the Regional Geriatric Programs of Ontario (RGPO) and six project partners from across the province have launched new educational resources for caregivers who are providing care and support for seniors living with frailty.
Caregiving Strategies: Providing Care and Support for a Senior Living with Frailty are available as:
- A FREE online course
- The Caregiving Strategies handbook
- Tools, tips and links to great resources
Funded by the Ministry of Health and building on existing Senior Friendly Care (SFC) and sfCare7 educational modules, these resources were designed by caregivers and health care experts to improve the skills, knowledge, and confidence of family member and friend caregivers of seniors living with frailty.
Caregiving Strategies Topics
- Caring for the Caregiver
- Pain
- Staying Active
- Nutrition
- Bladder Health
- Medication Management
- Changes in thinking (Delirium)
- Social Engagement
To access the resources and learn more about the online course, please visit the RGPO website at https://www.rgps.on.ca/caregiving-strategies
Please review these resources and share with your networks and the caregivers you work with.
If you would like more information about the project or resources, please reach out to Christie Nash (christie@rgpo.ca), the Engagement & Impact Specialist at RGPO.
We hope you find these resources helpful.
Thanks,
GNAO Executive Team