Introduction. The purpose of the Caregiver Assessment Tool (CAT) is to gain an understanding of the Caregiver, the Caregiver's perspective of the caregiving relationship, and the Caregiver's needs.
Utah Caregiver Support Program. The Caregiver Support program assists family caregivers of individuals with health, mobility, neurological or functional limitations in hopes of enabling them to care for their loved one as long as possible and delay facility placement. There is no income requirement for eligibility.
Support for caregivers can come in various forms, including respite care, caregiver support groups, and training and educational resources - all of these provide support, and contribute to the sustainability and quality of care they provide.
The Utah Caregiver Support Program offers in-home services that support family caregivers of individuals with health, mobility, neurological or functional limitations in hopes of enabling them to care for their loved one as long as possible and delay facility placement. There is no low income requirement.
Background on the caregiver and the caregiving situation. Caregiver's perception of health and functional status of the care recipient. Caregiver's values and preferences with respect to everyday living and care provision. Health and well-being of the caregiver. Consequences of caregiving on the caregiver.
A Caregiver Assessment is a systematic process of gathering information that describes a caregiving situation and identifies the particular problems, needs, resources and strengths of the family caregiver.