Full course description
Description
The document "Caregiving for Family and Friends—A Public Health Issue" emphasizes the vital role of informal caregivers in supporting family and friends with health issues or disabilities. These caregivers provide essential care, often balancing responsibilities that range from physical assistance to emotional support, despite facing challenges to their own physical, mental, and emotional health. It highlights the growing need for caregiving due to an aging population and increased chronic disease prevalence, urging public health strategies to support caregivers and care recipients effectively.
Target Audience
This training video will be helpful to:
Public health professionals, policymakers, healthcare providers, community organizations, and anyone interested in understanding or addressing caregiving challenges and improving caregiver support systems.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this training, you will be able to:
- Recognize the essential contributions of informal caregivers in public health.
- Identify the challenges and health risks faced by caregivers.
- Analyze demographic and health data on caregiving to inform strategic planning.
- Develop approaches to enhance caregiver support and address growing caregiving needs.