THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMUNITY NETWORK TO SUPPORT FAMILY CAREGIVERS

In 2021, 114 Caregiver Resource Sites were established in Taiwan to provide case management and services for family caregivers who may experience caregiving burnout due to long-term care. Each Caregiver Resource Site is responsible for serving 60-100 caregivers. An effort was made to recruit volunteers and gather resources so caregivers can be surrounded in the care-friendly community network, including care counseling, support groups, caregiving skill classes, relaxation activities, caregiver café, and in-home coaching for hard-to-care moments. By forming this community network to support caregivers, it has reduced caregiver burnout and avoided possibly negative tragedies due to caregiving.