Supporting Rural Family Caregivers
March 19, 2008 - 1-3:30 PM (Eastern Time)

To gain access to archived broadcast

You can request a copy of the CMS Broadcast DVD at caregivers@cms.hhs.gov

Survey

If you would like to complete the survey online after the broadcast or download the survey for your viewing site you can find it here. http://cmshhs-metrics.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/cmshhs_metrics.cfg/websurveys/ws?_133=5

You may send completed hard copies of the  survey to:
Spencer Schron  MS:S1-05-06
7500 Security Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21244

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this satellite broadcast is to conduct a discussion of the difficulties faced by rural family caregivers and how to support them in areas with limited provider agencies, manpower shortages, and transportation challenges. With assistance from USDA/CREES and other organizations, this session will highlight creative responses to rural family caregiving such as consumer directed care. This broadcast will feature family caregivers who have applied innovative means to be effective caregivers in rural areas.

OBJECTIVES:

The objective of these broadcasts is to increase awareness and sensitivity to challenges and opportunities in caregiving in rural areas, and improve the coordination of resources and services for family providers, caregivers.

• Present core messages about caregiving.
• Foster greater collaboration Network and exchange information.
• Increase awareness of caregiver support activities and resources in rural areas.