Caregivers, social workers and assessment: the role of expectations
CREGÉS Conference
Date: November 7, 2018
Schedule: 12:00 to 13:00
Speaker(s):
- Norma Gilbert
Organizers(s): CREGÉS
Location: CLSC René Cassin, 6th floor, room 20-21
Webcast option: Yes
Language: English
Description:
How can expectations influence the interaction between family caregivers and social workers during homecare visits? How can social workers navigate multiple and competing roles in their practice of providing assessment and care related to loss of autonomy? This presentation will highlight how caregivers, social workers and even the healthcare system’s expectations can influence assessment of older adults in homecare services.
