Jennifer L. Rowe
Who Am I Now? The Ever-changing Role of the Caregiver. A booklet for healthcare professionals & social workers utilizes professional and personal stories related to caregivers. The booklet discusses caregiver experiences, caregiver roles, how to work with families, family meetings, family member strengths, family roles, using job titles to identify roles, adaptation of roles, exploring What If questions, and service options to address the What If questions. The booklet also explores caregiver physical needs and the importance of self-care. Crisis prevention and service options are also discussed, as well as perceptions and emotions. The booklet helps healthcare professionals and social workers to support caregivers through respite service options, financial aspects, support systems, and the role of the social worker in assisting caregivers as well as other healthcare professionals. Resources are included to assist caregivers in finding support and identifying service options.
