Evidence-based learning
- Includes the most up-to-date scientific evidence about providing care, vetted by top experts in the field
- Increases CHWs knowledge about providing care to older adults aging in place so they can support informal caregivers in turn
- Improves CHWs skills to effectively engage informal caregivers with caregiving optimization and navigation
Included in this course:
- Informative videos
- Interactive course materials
- Quizzes to test your knowledge
- Printable materials to use during outreach in your communities
- Practice scenarios to apply knowledge in real world situations and build your skills
- Tips & advice from CHWs with years of experience
- Access to a Toolbox Chat to offer two-way communication between CHWs and caregivers in their communities
What does IN-HOME contain?
Through eight structured educational lessons, IN-HOME learners will review a series of educational videos, quizzes, and handouts. All IN-HOME course materials were developed in collaboration with a team of master CHWs and caregiver experts. IN-HOME includes topics such as:
- Basic and major needs among male caregivers of older adults
- Identifying and overcoming barriers in the African American and Latino communities
- Effective coping methods
- Outreach and integration strategies
- And more!
Coming Soon!
IN-HOME is being developed for CHWs now! Stay tuned for release updates from KDHRC.