Type of Presentation

Paper

Location

Room 2904

Start Date

10-12-2018 9:10 AM

End Date

10-12-2018 10:00 AM

Abstract

Collaborations between professionals and family caregivers are essential to the caregiving of older adults with limitations. These collaborations have advantages such as sharing information and caregiving responsibilities. They also have challenges including having different priorities and communication challenges. This paper presents findings from an exploratory and descriptive qualitative study. Recommendations on how to improve collaboration are provided.

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Oct 12th, 9:10 AM Oct 12th, 10:00 AM

Identifying and Overcoming the Challenges of Professional and Family Collaborations in Caregiving

Room 2904

Collaborations between professionals and family caregivers are essential to the caregiving of older adults with limitations. These collaborations have advantages such as sharing information and caregiving responsibilities. They also have challenges including having different priorities and communication challenges. This paper presents findings from an exploratory and descriptive qualitative study. Recommendations on how to improve collaboration are provided.