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Homewatch CareGivers International Partners with The Eden Alternative@
to Bring Person-directed Care to Caregivers Across the Country
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., April 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Homewatch
CareGivers International and The Eden Alternative are announcing the
launch of a co-developed online version of The Eden Alternative's
Certified Eden at Home Associate Training. The interactive e-learning
platform aims to improve the quality of life for thousands of older
adults and caregivers across the country. This customized training was
specifically designed for the home care industry and will be offered
exclusively to Homewatch CareGivers until the end of 2014.
Eden at Home, based on the ten-principle philosophy of The Eden
Alternative, promotes person-directed care that is structured around
the unique needs, strengths and desires of each elder living at home.
Eden at Home also promotes collaboration and communication among all
care partners, including the elder, to improve the caregiving - and
care receiving - experience for all those involved.
"Even someone's home can feel like an institution," said Eden
Alternative Co-Founder and geriatrician Dr. Bill Thomas.
"Person-directed care changes this by putting the individual first. By
focusing on the relationship before the task, we can begin to
eliminate loneliness, helplessness and boredom for everyone involved
in the care partnership."
This unique version of Certified Eden at Home Associate Training for
Homewatch CareGivers, a premier caregiver agency with more than 225
locations, will arm employees with practical tools and meaningful care
approaches to improve the quality of life of today's aging population.
This means that the enriching care provided by Homewatch CareGivers
will go beyond simply addressing the immediate needs of elder clients;
the company's caregivers will learn strategies to support the
continued growth and development of the elders in their care.
"From the time it was founded, more than 34 years ago, Homewatch
CareGivers has been focused on promoting independence, dignity and
choice for elders and their families," said Homewatch CareGivers
International President Leann Reynolds. "Not only will this
partnership offer industry-leading training and tools to our
employees, it will also help family caregivers reengage with their
loved ones."
The Eden Alternative Philosophy has its roots in successfully
improving quality of care for nursing home residents and their
families, transforming the top-down institutional care model. More
recently, The Eden Alternative has expanded its reach across the full
continuum of care to include the needs of those living at home.
Homewatch CareGivers is the first home care company to roll out a
focused company-wide strategy to bring these proven principles and
practices to elders living at home.
"The Eden Alternative selected Homewatch CareGivers as a partner
because we have aligned values. This partnership offers us an
opportunity to improve quality of life for more families with elders
receiving care at home," said Eden Alternative CEO Chris Perna. "With
more than 80 percent of care services now being provided in the home,
there is a growing need for support from well-trained professionals.
Our partnership will help meet this need."
Certified Eden at Home Associate Training Online consists of 11
interactive webinars that teach the Eden Alternative Ten Principles.
The blended-learning format will allow a greater number of
professional caregivers to become Certified Eden at Home Associates,
enriching the lives of elders and their families.
About Homewatch CareGivers Founded in 1980, Homewatch CareGivers now
spans more than 225 franchise locations in six countries that provide
caregiver services to aging, disabled or rehabilitating individuals.
The Homewatch CareGivers University educates caregivers on the
specialized care needs of their clients and creates a higher quality
care environment. Homewatch CareGivers also offers professionally
developed programs such as Pathways to MemoryT, for people living with
dementia and Alzheimer's disease, and Chronic Condition Care, a
service specifically tailored to the needs of those living with
long-lasting ailments. For more information, please visit
www.HomewatchCareGivers.com.
About The Eden Alternative A leader in changing the culture of care
for the past 20 years, The Eden Alternative is an international,
nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that provides education and
consultation for organizations across the entire continuum of care.
As a person-directed care philosophy, it is dedicated to creating care
environments that promote quality of life for Elders and those who
support them as care partners. Research has shown this leads to
improved quality of care and higher rates of satisfaction for everyone
involved. For more information, go to www.edenalt.org.
Read more news from Homewatch CareGivers.
Media contact: Cristina Goizueta Email 212-943-5858
SOURCE Homewatch CareGivers International
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