Work and Industry
Resources from AOTA
Consumer Tip Sheets: “Caring for the Adult’s Caregiver”
This handout discusses how occupational therapy practitioners can help caregivers of adults. It discusses strategies to help promote well-being in the caregiver, encourages recognition of the caregiver's needs, and provides information on supportive services
Articles in OT Practice
Brachtesende, A. (March 22, 2004). Helping Caregivers Cope. OT Practice.
Caregiver Assessment Tools
Family Caregiver Alliance - Feinberg, L.F. (2002) State of the Art: Caregiver Assessment in Practice Settings. Family Caregiver Alliance / National Center on Caregiving.
Reviews the Best Practice Criteria for Caregiver Assessment Tools, which should include the following Domains:
- Caregiving Context
- Knowledge
- Functional Level of Care Recipient
- Care Tasks and Skills
- Health
- Social Support
- Financial & Legal Considerations of Caregiving
- Coping Skills
- Confidence & Competence in Caregiving Role
- Values & Preferences
- Positive Aspects of Caregiving
- Strengths
Caregiver Strain Index
Caregiver Risk Screen (available in English and French)
C.A.R.E. Tool (Caregivers Aspirations, Realities and Expectations) – available in English & French
Caregiver Self Assessment Tool in English and Spanish (American Medical Association)
Additional Resources
Corcoran, M.A. (2003) ”Practical Skills Training for Family Caregivers,” (Family Caregiver Alliance)
Multicultural Caregiver Resources
Family Caregiver Alliance - Fact Sheets on over 20 caregiving topics available in Spanish and Chinese
The National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services - The 2006 Report to the Secretary: Rural Health and Human Services Issues (This document contains an excellent chapter on rural caregiving with recommendations.)
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