Package of respite care

Assistance (‘Package of respite care’) for caregivers of elderly dependants.
Zdjęcie Package of respite care

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About innovation

The nature of innovation
Usługa
The problem that innovation answers
The innovation addresses the problem of burnout in caregivers of dependent people who struggle with time managemet and carving out time for themselves.
How does innovation work?
The aim of the innovation is to improve the quality of life, knowledge and well-being of caregivers of elderly dependants. The support provided under the 'Package of respite care' covers three areas: psychology, education as well as rehabilitation and health. It includes support group activities, first aid training, a course on how to take care of a patient at their home, diagnostic tests and rehabilitation and medical treatments for the caregiver. In addition to specific knowledge, the innovation recipients gain motivation and strength to care for an elderly dependant, and at the same time they are able to take care of their own needs and learn how to relax.
Who is the innovation for?
Caregivers of elderly dependants.
Who can implement the innovation?
Associations and foundations supporting dependent people and their caregivers; - Social welfare centers; - District family assistance centers.
Products resulting from testing
A support group programme; – Plans for support group meetings to be conducted by professionals; – Informational and training materials; – Document templates.
Results achieved as a result of testing
Caregivers of elderly dependants benefited from the comprehensive service provided under the project. As indicated by participants, the project is engaging, tailored to their needs and it provides real support for caregivers of elderly dependants.
Assessment of innovation effectiveness
Zdecydowanie pozytywna
Rating comment
Zdecydowanie pozytywna
Has the innovation been selected for dissemination?
Tak

How to implement an innovation?

Who is necessary to implement innovations?
A coordinator; – A team of professionals (psychologist, lawyer, dietitian, physical therapist, psychiatrist).
What is necessary to implement innovations?
Space with equipment necessary for training/workshops

Who is behind it?

Innovator type
Podmiot prawny
Name and surname or name of the innovator(s)
Social Welfare Center in Rybnik
City where the innovator(s) reside or have their registered office
Rybnik
An institution supporting the development of innovation
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Contact for innovation

Ośrodek Pomocy Społecznej w Rybniku:

E-mail: gw@opsrybnik.pl;

Telefon: +32 439 93 20;

Adres korespondencyjny: ul. Zebrzydowicka 30, 44-200 Rybnik.

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