Le soutien des aidants non professionnels. Une recommandation à destination des professionnels du secteur social et médico-social pour soutenir les aidants de personnes âgées, adultes handicapées ou souffrant de maladie chronique vivant à domicile

This report (135 pages) presents recommendations on strengthening the support and guidance available to the caregivers of adults in France.
Year: 2015
Languages: French
Format: Document (article, report, guide, etc.)
Dimension(s) of caregiving:
  • Analysis of caregiving support
  • Society and caregiving

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To find community resources offering caregiving information and support near you, consult l’Appui’s Resource Directory or Proche aidance Québec’s list of member organizations (in French only).

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This report (135 pages, in French) presents recommendations on strengthening the support and guidance available to the caregivers of adults in France. It is aimed at professionals who work with dependent older adults, adults with disabilities and/or adults with chronic illnesses living at home and supported by loved ones.

The report is structured into four main sections:

  1. Caregiver/professional collaboration
  2. Mobilizing local resources for informal caregivers
  3. Preventing, identifying and managing carer burnout
  4. Handling sensitive situations